Improving brand loyalty through experience quality, the role of word of mouth, and service performance at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

Vivian, Vivian (2025) Improving brand loyalty through experience quality, the role of word of mouth, and service performance at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali. Bachelor thesis, Universitas Pelita Harapan.

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Abstract

The hospitality industry is a significant sector of the global economy, this increase in tourist numbers has had a positive impact on Bali’s hospitality industry, The Ritz Carlton Bali, a well-known luxury resort, is also competing to earn customers’ heart. Most of the guests review in The Ritz Carlton,Bali show disappointment indicating their tendency not to return. This research aims to investigate the influence of word of mouth(WOM), and service performance (SERP) on brand loyalty (BLYT) at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, which mediate through experience quality (EXQ). Using quantitative methods and purposive sampling methods, data was collected through a Google Forms questionnaire distributed to individuals that have visited Bali for the past year. The distributed questionnaire resulted in 100 respondents. All data passed validity and reliability tests using SPSS 30, and the outer model tests were conducted with SmartPLS 4. Findings show significant effects of WOM on EXQ, SERP on EXQ, EXQ on BLYT, and the mediation of EXQ between WOM, SERP, and BLYT. Additionally, the adjusted R-square value of BLYT is 91% and EXQ is 96% indicates a high level of influence. The author recommends The Ritz-Carlton Bali to enchance brand loyalty by encouraging positive word-of-mouth; to enhance service performance through staff training; and to deliver exceptional guest experiences that elevate overall experience quality. / Industri perhotelan merupakan sektor penting dalam ekonomi global. Peningkatan jumlah wisatawan telah memberikan dampak positif pada industri perhotelan di Bali, di mana The Ritz-Carlton Bali, sebuah resor mewah ternama, juga bersaing untuk menarik hati pelanggan. Sebagian besar ulasan tamu di The Ritz-Carlton Bali menunjukkan kekecewaan, yang mengindikasikan kecenderungan mereka untuk tidak kembali. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki pengaruh dari word of mouth (WOM) dan kinerja layanan (SERP) terhadap loyalitas merek (BLYT) di The Ritz-Carlton Bali, yang dimediasi melalui kualitas pengalaman (EXQ). Dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif dan purposive sampling, data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner Google Forms yang didistribusikan kepada individu yang telah mengunjungi Bali dalam setahun terakhir. Kuesioner yang disebarkan menghasilkan 100 responden. Semua data lolos uji validitas dan reliabilitas menggunakan SPSS 30, dan uji model luar dilakukan dengan SmartPLS 4. Temuan menunjukkan efek signifikan dari WOM terhadap EXQ, SERP terhadap EXQ, EXQ terhadap BLYT, serta mediasi EXQ antara WOM, SERP, dan BLYT. Selain itu, nilai adjusted R-square untuk BLYT sebesar 91% dan EXQ sebesar 96% menunjukkan tingkat pengaruh yang tinggi. Penulis merekomendasikan The Ritz-Carlton Bali untuk meningkatkan loyalitas merek dengan mendorong word of mouth yang positif, meningkatkan kinerja layanan melalui pelatihan staf, serta memberikan pengalaman tamu yang luar biasa guna meningkatkan kualitas pengalaman secara keseluruhan.
Item Type: Thesis (Bachelor)
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Vivian, Vivian
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vivianlim2003@gmail.com
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Shu, Efin
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Uncontrolled Keywords: Hospitality Industry; Bali, The Ritz-Carlton; Word-of-Mouth (WOM); Service Performance (SERP); Experience Quality (EXQ); Brand Loyalty (BLYT)
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5601 Accounting
Divisions: University Subject > Current > Faculty/School - UPH Medan > Business School > Management
Current > Faculty/School - UPH Medan > Business School > Management
Depositing User: Vivian Vivian
Date Deposited: 22 Jul 2025 02:08
Last Modified: 22 Jul 2025 02:08
URI: http://repository.uph.edu/id/eprint/69924

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