International Journal of Tourism and Hospitality in Asia Pasific
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): June 2026

Beyond the Cup: Branding, Trust, and Loyalty as Drivers of Customer Satisfaction in a Malaysian Beverage Industry

Haslindar Ibrahim (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Sir Urfey Muhammad Norazmi (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Shi Kunzhi (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Siti Farhana Mohd Sa’ad (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Siti Norsyahwanie Mohammad Ridzuan Itam (Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Anant Asthana (Amity University)
Paridhi Gehi (IMS Ghaziabad)
Daisy Mui Hung Kee (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2026

Abstract

Malaysia’s beverage market has become increasingly competitive, making customer satisfaction a critical indicator of repeat purchase and brand resilience. This study examines the influence of customer satisfaction and branding on purchase intention, using Tealive as a case study. This study aims to investigate how branding, trust, and loyalty influence consumers’ satisfaction. A quantitative research design was employed, involving the distribution of structured questionnaires to 180 customers. The findings indicate that branding (b = 0.245, p 0.01), trust (b = 0.299, p 0.01), and loyalty (b = 0.261, p 0.01) have significant positive effects on customer satisfaction, emerging as the strongest predictors. These findings reveal the importance of delivering superior service quality and maintaining a consistent brand image to enhance customer loyalty and trust. These findings also suggest that beverage brands need to strengthen both relational cues and consistent service experiences to sustain customer satisfaction and loyalty. This study contributes to the understanding of consumer behavior in the Malaysian beverage industry and offers practical insights for Tealive’s marketing and branding strategies aimed at sustaining long-term competitiveness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJTHAP

Publisher

Subject

Humanities

Description

IJTHAP aims to enhance theoretical development in the field of hospitality and tourism. In order to promote those innovations and fresh ideas, the journal alsso accepts conceptual research, book review, as well as essays of experience belongs to hospitality practitioners. The mission of IJTHAP is to ...