Comparing Service Qualities/Gaps between Hospitality Industry and Timeshare Industry

After the Great Recession of 2008, both the hospitality and the timeshare industries were influenced dramatically. Consumers became more sensitive to the price of services rendered, and to service quality when choosing hotels and investing in timeshares. Thus, service quality became the vital factor contributing to success in the highly competitive hospitality industry. This paper will compare service qualities and gaps between the hospitality industry and the timeshare industry. The purpose of this study is to find the key service gaps in the both industries and service quality dimensions. Objective of Study: This paper will identify each aspect of service that affects overall service quality in both industries. It will also assess the relevant similarities and differences between the two industries, provide an overview predicting the expectations and needs of guests’, and will suggest some measures by which managers can evaluate service qualities