What is market segmentation in tourism and hotel industry?
Hotel market segmentation is the process of grouping hotel guests into categories based on their booking patterns and travel habits. By segmenting hotel guests into market groups, hoteliers are able to identify where their business is coming from, spot new business in the area, and drive hotel revenue.
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