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madam-professor

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What is the main factor discouraging an upscale hotel from deep price discounting?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Why do you think cruise line demand grew faster during 1980-1989 than 1990-1999?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer 1

The main downside of discounting among upscale properties is giving an impression of a slide in service or standards. This is a consequence of the price-quality effect that many customers deem important.

Answer 2

The 1980-1989 decade marked the period when cruises first became popular. The 1990-1999 period was also strong but growth rates are harder to maintain when the base period grows.




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