Analysis of Factors Affecting Customer Trust in Online Hotel Booking Website Usage

Baki, Rahmi

doi:10.2478/ejthr-2020-0009

Abstract

Tourism is a rapidly growing industry worldwide, and internet technologies are becoming increasingly important in that industry. Online hotel booking website (OHBW) has become an important tool in the marketing of hotel services. In this study, the factors affecting the trust perception of OHBW users were investigated. Data collected from 456 consumers using OHBWs were analysed using structural equation modelling. The results showed that reputation, security, ease of use and risk significantly affected the user's perception of trust. In addition, the perception of trust has a positive effect on customer loyalty. As a result, this study aims to provide useful findings to OHBW managers and researchers who want to increase customer trust and ensure their loyalty.

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Analysis of Factors Affecting Customer Trust in Online Hotel Booking Website Usage

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