CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY:
The hotel industry is regarded as a service industry whose product cannot be separated from it, in space or time. it provides intangible services as stated by George (1986) much credit is given to the article to PATHMELL, which he gave a good description of the difference between goods and services and went further to distinguish the marketing characteristics of services. In recent time, there has been difficulty in hotel, motel, Guest House, inns, clubs etc due to this factor. It has become difficult to distinguish between the provision of separated demand for meals and refreshments away from home for the demand of drinks in relation with overnight shelter.
This study however intend to use the hotel as a concept which aim to satisfy the demand for accommodation, food, drinks, and a spot for relaxation away from home. To make it more explicit, GRACE and PAIGE (2003) use the hotel management which defines it as an establishment offering food and drinks and sleeping accommodation if so required to any travel who appears to be able and willing to pay for service and facilities provided. Like all industries an effective marketing system is necessary for the achievement of the primary goals of the industry which is profit marketing orientation through consumer satisfaction.