Siber Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Siber Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary (July - September 2026)

Storytelling as an Experiential Marketing Strategy for Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Its Impact on Guest Engagement and Satisfaction at The Balcone Suites and Resort Bukittinggi

Melin Julianti (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Lise Lise Asnur (Universitas Negeri Padang)
Dede Muslihat (The Balcone Hotel and Resort Bukittinggi)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study was motivated by the importance of creating a memorable guest experience as part of efforts to improve service quality in the hospitality industry. The study aims to analyze the effect of storytelling in the presentation of non-alcoholic beverages on guest engagement and satisfaction levels at The Balcone Suites and Resort Bukittinggi. The study employed a quantitative method with a causal-associative approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to 100 guests who had previously enjoyed non-alcoholic beverages at The Balcone Suites and Resort Bukittinggi. Data analysis was conducted using simple linear regression. The results indicate that storytelling in the serving of non-alcoholic beverages falls into the “very good” category, engagement levels fall into the “good” category, and guest satisfaction falls into the “very good” category. Furthermore, storytelling was found to have a positive and significant effect on engagement levels and guest satisfaction. These findings indicate that the application of storytelling in the serving of non-alcoholic beverages can create a more meaningful experience, increase guest engagement, and enhance their satisfaction with the services provided. Therefore, storytelling can be utilized as a service strategy to improve the quality of the guest experience in the hospitality industry.

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Journal Info

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SJAM

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Subject

Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Engineering Health Professions Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Materials Science & Nanotechnology

Description

Siber Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary (SJAM) is a journal devoted to the publication of scientific articles published by Siber Nusantara Research and under the umbrella of the Yayasan Sinergi Inovasi Bersama (SIBER) and published 4 times a year, namely April, July, October, and January. SJAM ...