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Implementation of Green Practice In Improving Service Quality At The Front Office Department At Mercure Bali Legian Ni Kadek Helen Kusuma Dewi; Nyoman Mastiani Nadra; I Ketut Suarja; Ni Nyoman Triyuni; I Ketut Astawa
International Journal of Travel, Hospitality and Events Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): International Journal of Travel, Hospitality and Events
Publisher : The Postgraduate School of Tourism Sahid Polytechnic

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56743/ijothe.v2i2.260

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Purpose: This study aims to determine the application of green practice in improving the service quality of the front office department at Mercure Bali Legian. Research methods: The data collection method was an observation, interviews, distributing questionnaires, and a literature study. The sampling technique was accidental sampling, with a total sample of 68 respondents and three informants. They collected data using online questionnaires distributed to respondents. Results and discussion: The application of green practice in improving the service quality of the front office department at Mercure Bali Legian has been maximally implemented, starting from the application of green action, green food, and green donation. Implication: The application of this green practice has a positive impact on improving the quality of service in the front office department, especially in helping work become more efficient and practical without using too many manual systems.   Keywords: Implementation, green practice, service quality, front office department, hotel.
Promotion Strategy to Increase Room Occupancy during the Covid-19 Pandemic Ni Made Diantari; Ni Nyoman Triyuni; I Ketut Astawa; Nyoman Mastiani Nadra; A. Agung Putu Swabawa
International Journal of Travel, Hospitality and Events Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): International Journal of Travel, Hospitality and Events
Publisher : The Postgraduate School of Tourism Sahid Polytechnic

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56743/ijothe.v1i1.4

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ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of this research is to identify the suitable promotion strategy that can be implemented to increase room occupancy during the Covid-19 pandemic at Pramana Watu Kurung Resort Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. Research methods: Data collection methods used are participation observation, semi-structured interviews, documentation, and questionnaires. The questionnaire was distributed to 10 informants from the head of department who were determined by purposive sampling technique. Data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative analysis, SWOT analysis, Internal Factor Analysis Summary (IFAS), External Factor Analysis Summary (EFAS), Internal-External Matrix (IE), SWOT Matrix, and Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) analysis. Findings: The internal factors with IFAS score 2,71 and external factors with EFAS score 2,05 can be known if the current position of promotion strategy in cell V, which is in the growth and stability with horizontal integration. SWOT analysis resulted in 8 alternative promotion strategies with a suitable promotion strategy that can be implemented to increase room occupancy during the Covid-19 pandemic is to collaborate with competitors with the highest TAS (Total Attractive Score) value, 144.67 that obtained from QSPM analysis. Implication: Pramana Watu Kurung Resort Ubud must do collaborate with competitors as a suitable promotion strategy to increase room occupancy. The collaboration aims to create profits through sharing the resources of each company to reduce costs and create new innovations. Keywords: promotion strategy, room occupancy, Covid-19 pandemic.
Analysis of Online and Offline Travel Agents’ Contribution to Room Occupancy Ni Kadek Masita Hardiani; Budi Susanto; I Ketut Astawa; Nyoman Mastiani Nadra; Made Sudiarta; Ni Made Sudarmini
International Journal of Travel, Hospitality and Events Vol. 1 No. 2 (2022): International Journal of Travel, Hospitality and Events
Publisher : The Postgraduate School of Tourism Sahid Polytechnic

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56743/ijothe.v1i2.10

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ABSTRACT Purpose: The aims of this study are to know the contribution of Online Travel Agents and Offline Travel Agents to room occupancy at a hotel in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, and to find out the comparison of contribution from Online Travel Agents and Offline Travel Agents to room occupancy at the hotel. Research methods: Data collection methods used are observation, interview, and study documentation. The analysis technique used is quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and descriptive statistics from secondary data. The stages of the data analysis technique start from the classical assumption test, multiple regression analysis, hypothesis testing using SPSS 21 program, and descriptive statistical techniques. Results and discussion: The results of this study indicate that the t count value of the online travel agent contribution is greater than the t table (4.280> 1.692). Meanwhile, the t count value of the contribution of the offline travel agent also has a greater value than the t table (4,280> 1,692). Based on the data obtained, the contribution of the Online Travel Agent and Offline Travel agents from 2017 to 2019 has fluctuated every year. Implication: The contribution to the development of the Online Travel Agents has increased every year, while the contribution of Offline Travel Agents has decreased in 2019. However, the largest contribution still comes from the Offline Travel Agent. In an effort to increase room occupancy, the hotel should further expand the collaboration networking with Online Travel Agents to increase the contribution that can be generated by Online Travel Agents. Keywords: online, offline, travel agent, room occupancy.
Applying Green Hotel to Enhance Service Quality of The Front Office Staff at Mercure Bali Legian Ni Kadek Putri Wulandari; Nyoman Mastiani Nadra; Ni Ketut Bagiastuti; I Ketut Astawa; I Made Budiasa
International Journal of Travel, Hospitality and Events Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): International Journal of Travel, Hospitality and Events
Publisher : The Postgraduate School of Tourism Sahid Polytechnic

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56743/ijothe.v2i2.254

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Purpose: This study aims to analyze the application of green hotels to improve the service quality of front office staff at Mercure Bali Legian and to identify indicators that need to be improved and maintained in the service quality of front office staff at the hotel. Research methods: The sample selection is 65 respondents and three ants, and the sampling is done by incidental sampling technique. A questionnaire is distributed to respondents. The analyticamethodue used in this research is descriptive qualitative analysis to determine the application of green hotels at Mercure Bali Legian and dynamic quantity analysis, namely imporimportance-performanceysis (IPA) yous, se d to classify service quality indicators that need to be improved and maintained into Cartesian diagram. Results and discussion: The application of green hotels has been maximally implemented by the front office staff at Mercure Bali Legian. The results of this study indicate that two indicators need to be improved in the quality of service, namely the indicator of handling guest complaints quickly and well and the indicator of staff providing information abouassistancees with environmentally friendly actions that are easy for guests to understand. Implication: There are five indicators that the front office staffs need to maintain the quality of service, namely the hotel lobby indicator is clean and smoke-free, supports the environmentally friendly concept during the check-in process by minimizing the use of paper, the staffs inform the hotel facilities including energy-saving facilities in the hotel, giving welcome drink using drinks from local products, and front office staffs providing information about the cashless program   Keywords: green hotel, front office, quality of service, importance-performance analysis.