Does experiential marketing effect on tourist satisfaction?

Authors

  • Solihin Bali State Polytechnic, Badung, Indonesia
  • I Nyoman Meirejeki Bali State Polytechnic, Badung, Indonesia
  • I Putu Budiarta Bali State Polytechnic, Badung, Indonesia
  • I Nyoman Kanca Bali State Polytechnic, Badung, Indonesia
  • Luh Mei Wahyuni Bali State Polytechnic, Badung, Indonesia

Keywords:

Experiential marketing, Tourist Satisfaction, Hot Spring, Natural Hot Spring, Bali

Abstract

Tourist satisfaction is important for a tourism business venture, and satisfaction can be obtained if visitors get a memorable experience when visiting a tourist attraction. Therefore, it is necessary to try in marketing strategy through experiential marketing so that visitors get satisfaction. This study aims to analyze how experiential marketing influences tourist satisfaction at Toya Devasya Natural Hot Spring. This type of research is quantitative descriptive using multiple linear regression analysis. The population in this study were all visitors who came to Toya Devasya Natural Hot Spring with a sample of 100 respondents. The data collection method was by conducting observations and distributing questionnaires based on a Likert scale of 1 to 4. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The results of this study indicate that experiential marketing has a significant effect on tourist satisfaction. Toya Devasya Natural Hot Spring has an experience obtained by tourists with the five senses, the quality of service provided by the manager, and interesting educational activities, so that it can create satisfaction because it provides a meaningful and memorable experience. This shows that Toya Devasya Natural Hot Spring has succeeded in creating an attractive and interactive environment for the community.

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Published

2024-07-28

How to Cite

Solihin, S., Meirejeki, I. N., Budiarta, I. P., Kanca, I. N., & Wahyuni, L. M. (2024). Does experiential marketing effect on tourist satisfaction?. Tennessee Research International of Social Sciences, 6(2), 118–123. Retrieved from http://triss.org/index.php/journal/article/view/61

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