News for the Hospitality Executive |
NEW
YORK, May 24, 2012-- According to Experience Radar 2012: Consumer insights for the US
hospitality industry released today by PwC US, travelers are back on the road and the
hotels and brands that deliver the experiences that customers not only
want, but also are willing to pay for, can benefit from the continued
lodging recovery. The report reveals that issue resolution and current
room amenities are most sought by customers. PwC's Experience Radar
study is designed to uncover experience "recipes" that drive the
choices of today's traveler and profits for tomorrow's hotel operators.
The research points to important issues on the minds of hoteliers today
including: attracting and retaining guests, investing in capital
improvements, and reaping benefits from "brand ambassadors."
"Running a profitable business isn't just about keeping costs down, it's about winning and serving your customers," said Scott D. Berman, principal and US industry leader, hospitality & leisure, PwC. "In a setting in which the lodging sector is trying to stay ahead, the ability to understand features on which guests place the highest value is critical. While guests say they want style and decor, flexible cancellation policies and rewards for frequent stays, when you look at what they are willing to pay for, issue resolution shows through for its importance to both leisure and business travelers, and room amenities stand apart relative to overall hotel amenities, particularly for leisure guests." PwC's Experience Radar differs from traditional methods of consumer research. Unlike market segmentation based purely on demographics, Experience Segments – the market segment groups identified by Experience Radar – are defined by the types of experiences customers desire. Rather than ask customers which characteristics they seek in a hotel, Experience Radar measures the features consumers value as they select a hotel. "PwC's values-based approach to getting inside the minds of the consumer – coupled with a quantitative DNA that lets us examine experiences with an economic filter – can be the difference between simply listening to guests and truly getting to know them," said Paul D'Alessandro, global customer impact practice leader for PwC. PwC points to the following Experience Enhancers for hoteliers to build and grow their business by designing and delivering exceptional customer service:
PwC's Experience Radar measures the experiences of approximately 6,000 US consumers across 11 industries and assigns value to a broad set of customer experience attributes broken down into industry-specific elements and then ranked by what is most important to target segments. For more information and to download a copy of Experience Radar 2012: Consumer insights for the US hospitality industry, please visit www.pwc.com/us/experience-radar-hospitality. About the PwC Network PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they're looking for. We're a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Tell us what matters to you and find out more by visiting us at www.pwc.com. © 2012 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership. All rights reserved. PwC refers to the US member firm, and may sometimes refer to the PwC network. Each member firm is a separate legal entity. Please see www.pwc.com/structure for further details. |
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