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Publication date: 9 September 2024

Ali Pişirgen, Ali Mert Erdoğan and Serhat Peker

This study aims to identify the key hotel characteristics and facilities that significantly influence customer satisfaction based on Google review scores. By applying decision…

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to identify the key hotel characteristics and facilities that significantly influence customer satisfaction based on Google review scores. By applying decision tree analysis, the research seeks to determine which aspects, such as service quality, hotel facilities and location, play pivotal roles in shaping customer experiences. The objective is to provide professional with practical recommendations to improve service quality and cultivate enduring customer loyalty.

Design/methodology/approach

The research used a data set collected from Hotels.com, featuring various characteristics of 802 hotels in Izmir Province. Decision tree analysis was conducted using Classification and Regression Tree algorithm to explore the relationship between hotel characteristics and facilities with customer satisfaction.

Findings

The analysis revealed that the number of rooms is the primary factor influencing hotel ratings, with proximity to the airport and hotel classification also being significant. Additional factors such as public transportation distance and laundry services were important, while facilities such as ATMs, beach access and spas showed no significant impact on customer satisfaction. These findings emphasize the importance of core facilities and accessibility.

Originality/value

This study contributes to the literature by offering a novel approach, using decision tree analysis to assess hotel customer satisfaction with structured data. It provides practical implications for hotel managers, enabling them to make data-driven improvements to achieve customer satisfaction. The integration rules created by the decision tree model into hotel management systems can enhance operational efficiency and competitive advantage in the hospitality industry.

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International Journal of Tourism Cities, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2056-5607

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Publication date: 24 September 2024

Ahmet Cetinkaya, Serhat Peker and Ümit Kuvvetli

The purpose of this study is to investigate and understand the performance of countries in individual Olympic Games, specifically focusing on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Employing…

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Purpose

The purpose of this study is to investigate and understand the performance of countries in individual Olympic Games, specifically focusing on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Employing cluster analysis and decision trees, the research aims to categorize countries based on their representation, participation and success.

Design/methodology/approach

This research employs a data-driven approach to comprehensively analyze and enhance understanding of countries' performances in individual Olympic Games. The methodology involves a two-stage clustering method and decision tree analysis to categorize countries and identify influential factors shaping their Olympic profiles.

Findings

The study, analyzing countries' performances in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics through cluster analysis and decision trees, identified five clusters with consistent profiles. Notably, China, Great Britain, Japan, Russian Olympic Committee and the United States formed a high-performing group, showcasing superior success, representation and participation. The analysis revealed a correlation between higher representation/participation and success in individual Olympic Games. Decision tree insights underscored the significance of population size, GDP per Capita and HALE index, indicating that countries with larger populations, better economic standing and higher health indices tended to perform better.

Research limitations/implications

The study has several limitations that should be considered. Firstly, the findings are based on data exclusively from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which may limit the generalizability of the results to other editions.

Practical implications

The research offers practical implications for policymakers, governments and sports organizations seeking to enhance their country's performance in individual Olympic Games.

Social implications

The research holds significant social implications by contributing insights that extend beyond the realm of sports.

Originality/value

The originality and value of this research lie in its holistic approach to analyzing countries' performances in individual Olympic Games, particularly using a two-stage clustering method and decision tree analysis.

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Sport, Business and Management: An International Journal, vol. 14 no. 5/6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 2042-678X

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