Title
An examination of quality management in luxury hotels
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration
Publication Date
1-21-2004
Abstract
The purpose of this case study was to analyze and compare the total quality management (TQM) practices of three luxury hotels. Leadership, guest and market focus, and information and analysis emerged as the three most significant TQM factors successfully implemented in these three hotels. The human resource focus factor was less successfully integrated into these hotels’ operations. Although the three hotels claimed that they managed their processes effectively, these processes were not as well-designed or complex as in many other quality-conscious companies. Strategic planning emerged as one of the most difficult factors to implement. The general managers interviewed argued that these six factors contributed positively to their hotel’s business results. Managerial and research implications are also discussed. © 2004, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Volume
4
Issue
2
First Page
33
Last Page
59
DOI
10.1300/J149v04n02_03
Recommended Citation
Sila, I., & Ebrahimpour, M. (2004). An examination of quality management in luxury hotels. International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration, 4 (2), 33-59. https://doi.org/10.1300/J149v04n02_03
ISSN
15256480
E-ISSN
15286499
