Analysis of the current innovations in Yotel hotels in Singapore

Analysis of the current innovations in Yotel hotels in Singapore

Автор: Seitova Nazym B.

Журнал: Сервис в России и за рубежом @service-rusjournal

Рубрика: Социально-экономические аспекты развития отраслей, комплексов, предприятий и организаций сферы услуг

Статья в выпуске: 1 (98), 2022 года.

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Use of modern technologies and smart spacing in hotel operations of the Yotel hotel chain has been proved as an effective way to enter the competitive hotel industry market worldwide. However, while the business-level strategy employs two different approaches including product differentiation and low-price based activities, it is argued that these same innovations cause the deterioration in the total service quality management of the Yotel hotel chain. The study evaluated the social and economic impacts of the job redesign that has taken place due to implementation of self-check in kiosks and AI robots at the front desk. Additionally, the study examined the level of the perceived service quality of the guests of Yotel and YotelAir hotels in Singapore using the dimensions of the SERVQUAL model against each of the service products and processes. It has been found that differentiation of innovative products across the two business units actually causes a gap between customer expectations and received service during hotel stay. Furthermore, such products as occupancy control for heat/AC and LED lights in the room are initiatives that do not correspond to the needs and expectations of all the current customers

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Innovations, service products, strategic planning, hotels, ai, service quality

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