The Impact of Perceived Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction in Accommodation Establishments: a Study on Iranian Tourists Visiting Van
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2025
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Bu çalışma, Van ilinde konaklayan İranlı turistlerin algıladıkları hizmet kalitesinin müşteri memnuniyetine etkisini incelemeyi amaçlamıştır. Nicel araştırma yöntemi ve ilişkisel tarama modeli kullanılarak, 210 İranlı turiste yüz yüze anket uygulanmıştır. Hizmet kalitesi, Parasuraman ve diğerleri tarafından geliştirilen SERVQUAL ölçeğiyle (somut özellikler, güvenilirlik, heveslilik, güven, empati) ölçülmüş; memnuniyet ise Silik (2018) çalışmasından uyarlanan bir ölçekle değerlendirilmiştir. Veriler SPSS ile analiz edilmiş, Cronbach's Alpha değerleri (hizmet kalitesi: 0,966; memnuniyet: 0,955) ölçeklerin yüksek güvenilirliğini göstermiştir. Bulgular, hizmet kalitesinin tüm boyutlarının müşteri memnuniyetini pozitif yönde etkilediğini ortaya koymuştur (R² = 0,763). Empati (β = 0,845) en yüksek etkiye sahipken, heveslilik (β = 0,718) en düşük ancak anlamlı etkiyi göstermiştir. Korelasyon analizleri, özellikle empati ve güven arasında güçlü bir ilişki olduğunu belirtmiştir (r = 0,833). Çalışma, konaklama işletmelerinin müşteri memnuniyetini artırmak için empati, güven ve güvenilirlik boyutlarına odaklanılması gerektiğini önermektedir. Sınırlılık olarak, örneklemin yalnızca Van'daki İranlı turistlerle sınırlı olması belirtilmiş; gelecekte farklı destinasyonları ve nitel yöntemleri içeren çalışmalar önerilmiştir. Bu bulguların, konaklama sektöründe hizmet kalitesini iyileştirerek rekabet avantajı sağlamak isteyen işletmeler için yol gösterici olduğu düşünülmektedir.
This study aims to examine the relationship between perceived service quality and customer satisfaction among Iranian tourists staying in Van, Turkey. Employing a quantitative research method and a relational survey model, face-to-face surveys were conducted with 210 Iranian tourists. Service quality was measured using the SERVQUAL scale developed by Parasuraman et al., encompassing five dimensions (tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy), while satisfaction was assessed with a scale adapted from Silik (2018). Data were analyzed using SPSS, with Cronbach's Alpha values (service quality: 0.966; satisfaction: 0.955) indicating high reliability of the scales. Findings reveal that all dimensions of service quality positively influence customer satisfaction (R² = 0.763). Empathy (β = 0.845) exhibited the strongest impact, while responsiveness (β = 0.718) had the least, yet still significant, effect. Correlation analyses highlighted a strong relationship, particularly between empathy and assurance (r = 0.833). The study suggests that accommodation establishments should focus on empathy, assurance, and reliability to enhance customer satisfaction. A limitation noted is the sample being restricted to Iranian tourists in Van; future research is recommended to include other destinations and qualitative methods. These findings offer valuable insights for accommodation establishments aiming to improve service quality and gain a competitive edge.
This study aims to examine the relationship between perceived service quality and customer satisfaction among Iranian tourists staying in Van, Turkey. Employing a quantitative research method and a relational survey model, face-to-face surveys were conducted with 210 Iranian tourists. Service quality was measured using the SERVQUAL scale developed by Parasuraman et al., encompassing five dimensions (tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy), while satisfaction was assessed with a scale adapted from Silik (2018). Data were analyzed using SPSS, with Cronbach's Alpha values (service quality: 0.966; satisfaction: 0.955) indicating high reliability of the scales. Findings reveal that all dimensions of service quality positively influence customer satisfaction (R² = 0.763). Empathy (β = 0.845) exhibited the strongest impact, while responsiveness (β = 0.718) had the least, yet still significant, effect. Correlation analyses highlighted a strong relationship, particularly between empathy and assurance (r = 0.833). The study suggests that accommodation establishments should focus on empathy, assurance, and reliability to enhance customer satisfaction. A limitation noted is the sample being restricted to Iranian tourists in Van; future research is recommended to include other destinations and qualitative methods. These findings offer valuable insights for accommodation establishments aiming to improve service quality and gain a competitive edge.
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Turizm, Gençlik Turizmi, Kitle Turizmi, Kültürel Turizm, Uluslararası Turizm, Tourism, Youth Turism, Mass Tourism, Cultural Tourism, International Tourism
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