Module 13: Marketing
Important marketing concepts
Match the definition in COLUMN A with the term in COLUMN B. Write only the letter (A –
C) next to the question number (1 to 7) in the blocks below, e.g., 8 H
Column A Column B
1 The process of promoting, selling, and distributing A Target market
tourism products or services to customers.
2 The process of gathering, analysing, and interpreting B Competitive edge
information about a market, including information about
the target audience, competition, and the effectiveness
of marketing strategies.
3 A specific group of consumers at whom a company aims C Marketing
its products and services.
4 The portion or percentage of total sales in the market D Niche markets
captured by a product, service, or company.
5 The advantage a business has over its competitors, E Core markets
which makes it more attractive to customers.
6 The main audience that a product or service is aimed at. F Market research
7 A smaller, specialised segment of the market aimed at G Market share
meeting the specific needs of a particular group.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Types of promotional/advertising techniques
Differentiate between above-the-line and below-the-line promotional techniques.
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Marketing budget breakdown
Marketing budget
Study the different costs related to marketing tourism products and services, and
categorise them.
surveys; printing; vehicle; salaries for marketing staff; flights; internet
advertising; focus groups; event planners; hotel accommodation for
marketing staff; radio ads; consultants; data analysis; telephone calls
Cost categories Different costs related to marketing tourism products and
services (examples)
Market research
Communication costs
Travel costs
Personnel costs
Creative activity
You are an intern at a tourism marketing company. Your manager has tasked you with
creating an above-the-line promotional material for a new cultural tour in South Africa.
The goal is to attract both local and international tourists.
Choose one of the following forms of above-the-line promotional material to create for the
campaign:
Magazine advertisement
Flyer
Billboard
Poster
Social media post on Instagram
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Justify your choice of above-the-line promotional material and explain why it’s effective for
reaching both local and international tourists.
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