Perceived quality, satisfaction and loyalty at the destination level of Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

Abstract

This study was conducted for exploring the relationship among perceived quality, satisfaction, and loyalty at the destination level of Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh. A conceptual model was developed and tested by a field study. Then Partial Least Square (PLS) based Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach was used to test eight hypotheses on a sample of 602 visitors. Six hypotheses were supported at different significant levels. It is expected that the results of this study will help the destination operators in tourism planning and implementing effective marketing strategies. Theoretically, this study contributes in enhancing the causal relationships among cues of quality which have not been studied yet in the literature. Limitations and future research direction are also discussed.