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This research is motivated by the problems found by researchers related to the promotion mix at Syamsiah Padang Lawas Hotel. This study aims to determine the promotion mix strategy carried out at Syamsiah Hotel Padang Lawas. The research method used is qualitative with descriptive methods. This research was conducted at Syamsiah Hotel Padang Lawas in June-July 2020. Determination of research informants using purposive sampling technique with a total of 4 informants. The data used are primary data in the form of direct communication with informants carried out by observation, interviews, documentation and secondary data obtained from Syamsiah Hotel Management documents. Data validity checking technique is done by tringulation. The data analysis techniques used are inductive analysis, deductive analysis and SWOT analysis. Based on the results of research on the meeting package promotion mix strategy at Syamsiah Padang Lawas Hotel, it can be concluded that the hotel has strengths in utilizing various advertising media, sales promotion, personal selling, public relations, and direct marketing. Advertising strategies through social media and print media allow hotels to reach a wide market segment, while providing discounts in sales promotions can increase bookings. Personal selling is effective in building direct relationships with customers, and involvement in public relations can improve the hotel's image. Direct marketing through WhatsApp has also proven to be efficient in targeting specific customers. However, there are some weaknesses, such as the design of pamphlets and brochures that are not updated, customer dependence on discounts, limited reach of sales calls, and lack of collaboration with the media and website development. Threats from competitors, negative public perception, and strategic mistakes also need to be well anticipated. By maximizing strengths and opportunities and overcoming weaknesses and threats, Hotel Syamsiah can optimize promotional strategies to achieve better results.

This research begins with the discovery of problems related to guests being less satisfied in terms of facilities and services at Truntum Hotel Padang. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Brand Experience and Brand Image on Visitor Loyalty at Hotel Truntum Padang. The research population was 3890 guests of Truntum Padang Hotel with purposive sampling method obtained a sample of 97 respondents. Data analysis was carried out with descriptive statistical tests and SPSS.16. The results of the study were seen from the average respondents on the brand experience variable 90.46% with very good criteria, the brand image variable 89.86% with very good criteria, and the visitor loyalty variable 94.41% with very good criteria. The results of multiple linear regression tests obtained an F count value of 15.618 with a sig of 0.00 <0.05, so regression can be used. Brand experience and brand image have a significant effect on visitor loyalty. The adjusted R square value of 0.233 means that the brand experience and brand image variables affect 23.3% of the Truntum Padang Hotel.

this research is motivated by the discovery of problems related to eWOM, hotel image and purchasing decisions. This type of quantitative research with a causal associative approach (cause and effect) using survey methods. The types of data used are primary and secondary data. The population in this study were guests who had stayed and were staying at Aston batam Hotel & Residence. The sample in the study totaled 120 guests with a sample determination technique, namely non probability sampling. Techniques for collecting data through a questionnaire (questionnaire) using a Likert scale that has been tested for validity and reliability. The data from this study were processed with the help of SPSS 18.00. The results of the study show that the eWOM variable is in the good category based on statistical calculations with an average TCR value of 81.5. The hotel image variable is in a good category based on statistical calculations with an average TCR value of 80.4. The Purchasing Decision variable is in the good category based on statistical calculations with an average TCR value of 80.84. At the eWOM (X1) value, Beta or Standardized Coefficient was achieved, namely 0.388 accompanied by T count (4.817) where significance was achieved 0.000 <0.05, so the eWOM variable (X1) contributed a positive and also significant influence on purchasing decisions (Y), then the hypothesis of hotel image research (X2) achieved Beta or Standardized Coefficient whose value was 0.536 accompanied by T count (6.654) where significance was achieved 0.000 <0.05, so the hotel image variable (X2) contributed a positive and also significant influence on purchasing decisions (Y). Next, the Adjusted R Square number whose value is 0.791 means that the contribution of the influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable is 79.1%, while the remaining 20.9% is influenced by other variables.

This research is motivated by several problems, namely the occupancy rate at The Axana Hotel Padang is not up to target, there is hesitation for guests to stay overnight because of discomfort at The Axana Hotel Padang, the image of The Axana Hotel Padang has not been able to provide trust in guests, customer views towards the Axana Hotel Personality brand which has inadequate service, there are guest complaints regarding guest expectations not being met while staying at The Axana Hotel Padang. The research purpose is to analyze the brand personality impact on customer satisfaction. The research type used is descriptive through quantitative data. The data type used in this research is primary data. The research population were guests staying at The Axana Hotel Padang. The sample for this research are 95 guest with a sampling technique by using non-probability sampling. The technique for data collection was conducted using a questionnaire with a scale of Likert which has done process for validity and reliability test. The research data were processed by SPSS 25.00. The research results shown that brand personality is in the sufficient category, that are 3.35%. Furthermore, the customer satisfaction variable is in the sufficient category, that are 3.40%. The brand personality impact on customer satisfaction with a score in 14.6% and 85.4% is impacted by other factors. So, the multiple linear regression analysis results obtained a calculated F score is 15,947 with sig. 0.005 < 0.05, meaning that the brand personality variable has a significant effect on customer satisfaction, and the t value obtained is 3,993 with sig. 0.000 < 0.05.