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Enhancing Tourism Business Competitiveness Through Digital Marketing Tools: A Case Study on Effective Strategies and Technologies

In: Innovation and Creativity in Tourism, Business and Social Sciences

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  • Georgios Igoumenakis

    (University of Patras)

  • Ioanna Giannoukou

    (University of Patras)

Abstract

This study examines the pivotal role of digital marketing tools in the tourism industry, focusing on their impact on business success and competitive positioning. The research underscores the significance of digital marketing in amplifying customer visibility and attraction through precise advertising and communication strategies. Central to this analysis is using the Internet, mobile devices, and social networks. The digital marketing tools explored in this paper include search engines, content marketing, social media, and email marketing. These tools are instrumental in drawing new customers and boosting the visibility of tourism businesses. A critical component of this research is measuring and evaluating digital campaign effectiveness, highlighting the necessity for businesses to leverage data and analytics to refine their strategies for optimal outcomes. The findings reveal a statistically significant correlation between tools such as campaigns and newsletters, suggesting that integrating digital platforms can enhance overall business strategies and improve marketing campaign efficacy. The study also addresses the challenges tourism businesses face, including skills shortages, increased competition, and security and data protection issues, and proposes solutions to mitigate these challenges. The aim is to demonstrate how modern digital tools and technologies can give tourism businesses a competitive edge. The research highlights how digital marketing enhances brand awareness and fosters more significant engagement with travelers, ultimately promoting growth and success in the dynamic and continually evolving tourism sector.

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  • Georgios Igoumenakis & Ioanna Giannoukou, 2025. "Enhancing Tourism Business Competitiveness Through Digital Marketing Tools: A Case Study on Effective Strategies and Technologies," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Vicky Katsoni & Carlos Costa (ed.), Innovation and Creativity in Tourism, Business and Social Sciences, pages 351-373, Springer.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-031-78471-2_14
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-78471-2_14
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    Keywords

    Digital marketing; Tourism industry; Targeted advertising; Mobile marketing; SMN; SEO; Content marketing; Email marketing; Digital campaigns; Data analytics; Marketing strategies; Brand awareness;
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    JEL classification:

    • Z32 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Tourism and Development
    • Z33 - Other Special Topics - - Tourism Economics - - - Marketing and Finance
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D
    • O33 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Technological Change: Choices and Consequences; Diffusion Processes
    • M31 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Marketing
    • L86 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Information and Internet Services; Computer Software

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