Vegan menu marketing strategies for tourists to support green tourism in Loving Hut Restaurant in Denpasar Bali

Authors

  • Ida Ayu Ketut Sumawidari Politeknik Negeri Bali
  • Made Sudarmini Politeknik Negeri Bali
  • I Wayan Pugra Politeknik Negeri Bali
  • Nyoman Mastiani Nadra Politeknik Negeri Bali
  • Ida Ayu Kade Werdika Damayanti Politeknik Negeri Bali
  • Ni Putu Wiwiek Ary Susyarini Politeknik Negeri Bali

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31940/ijogtra.v5i2.129-137

Keywords:

marketing strategy, vegan, green toursm

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to formulate a marketing strategy for vegan menus for tourists to support green tourism for Loving Hut restaurants in Denpasar. Data were collected using interviews, observations, questionnaires, and documentation. Then the data obtained were analyzed using: descriptive statistics, qualitative descriptive, IFE matrix, EFE matrix, IE matrix and SWOT analysis. The results of the analysis show that (1) tourists' perceptions of the vegan menu of non-animal products at Loving Hut restaurants are in the good category; (2) Loving Hut Restaurant in Denpasar is in cell II of the IE matrix, namely a growth strategy with product development through product differentiation or innovation is the right strategy. Alternative strategies that can be done are (a) expanding the market; (b) increasing promotional activities; (c) set competitive prices; (d) maximize the use of space; (e) adding suppliers; (f) improve services; and (g) improving the quality of human resources. There are several suggestions that can be given to improve the business going forward, including (1) utilizing e-commerce (social media, web) for promotion; (2) establish cooperation with existing travel agencies; (3) involve employees in trainings held by the government/educational institutions; (4) making product packages; and (5) recruiting marketers. It appears that Loving Hut restaurant can position itself strategically for growth through product development with a focus on differentiation and innovation.

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Published

2023-12-26

How to Cite

Sumawidari, I. A. K. ., Sudarmini, M. ., Pugra, I. W., Nadra, N. M. ., Damayanti, I. A. K. W. ., & Susyarini, N. P. W. A. . (2023). Vegan menu marketing strategies for tourists to support green tourism in Loving Hut Restaurant in Denpasar Bali. International Journal of Green Tourism Research and Applications, 5(2), 129–137. https://doi.org/10.31940/ijogtra.v5i2.129-137