Quality Audit Indicators for Inbound Tourism: A Qualitative Study on Malaysian Travel Agencies

Mazni Saad (), Afiza Mohamad Ali (), Zahid Ismail () and Nor Hafizah Mohd Arop ()
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Mazni Saad: International Islamic University Malaysia
Afiza Mohamad Ali: International Islamic University Malaysia
Zahid Ismail: Malaysia Productivity Corporation, Lorong Produktiviti
Nor Hafizah Mohd Arop: Malaysia Productivity Corporation, Lorong Produktiviti

A chapter in Eurasian Business Perspectives, 2021, pp 201-216 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Quality assurance is fundamental to all business activities in the tourism sector as it is advantageous to market recognition and competitiveness. Awareness of the importance of quality assurance certifications is already in place in Malaysia; however, it is still under-researched. Thus, this study aims to investigate how local travel agency operators perceive suitable levels of quality audit indicators for inbound travel agencies. A semi-structured interview was conducted to explore the views and experiences of key industry players from five travel agencies involved in both inbound and outbound tourism businesses in the country. A content analysis of data acknowledged the industry’s increased awareness of quality service delivery and the importance of rationalizing key quality audit indicators in assuring the lifelong survival of inbound Malaysian travel agencies. Also found was the need for systematic monitoring of the inbound travel agency’s certification plan that continually reflects the demands of the clientele and uplifts national productivity as outlined in the initiatives undertaken by the Tourism Productivity Nexus, an industry-led establishment under the Malaysia Productivity Blueprint 2016–2020. The study finally outlines specific entrepreneurial strategies that will enhance productivity operations at the enterprise level.

Keywords: Certifications; Inbound tourism; Quality assurance; Quality indicators; Travel agency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-65085-8_13

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