Brand awareness, image, physical quality and employee behavior as building blocks of customer-based brand equity: Consequences in the hotel context

This study investigates the effect of Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE) on customer loyalty and further examines the mediatory roles of customer satisfaction and trust in the hotel industry. To accomplish this goal, a questionnaire was developed and data was collected from 918 hotel guests of 39 five-star hotels in 10 cities in Turkey. Results reveal that CBBE consists of brand awareness, physical quality, staff behavior, and brand image. Study...