An Outlook on “all Inclusive” System as a Product Diversification Strategy in Terms of Consumer Attitudes

The Impact of All-Inclusive System on Hotels Profits: An Applied Study to Five-Star Hotels in Hurghada City

“… The statement of "AIS leads to an increase in all the elements of costs inside the hotel in general" at (Mean=4.33). This result has been agreed with the result of Bilgili et al, (2016) that it is only possible for large-scale establishments buying their food, drinks and other needs in total and huge amounts to drop costs being granted a rebate.  The statement of "AIS causes an increase in the depreciation of assets and equipment in the hotel" at (Mean=4.28).…”

“…There are various researches in Europe, U.S.A, countries that studied AIS system and its types advantages and disadvantages (Çelebi, Kahraman, & Daugli, 2004 ;Çiftçi, Düzakin, & Önal, 2007;Wielenga & Postma, 2015 ;Bilgili et al, 2016). There are few studies special in Egypt searched in the effect of an all-inclusive accommodation system on the revenue (costs and profitability).…”

“…The positive and negative aspects of the all-inclusive system There seems to be a considerable discussion all around the world concerning the sectors within the all-inclusive framework and their effects on regional economies moreover, the overall positive and negative outcomes of this particular system have been discussed in a wider platform (Çiftçi et al, 2007). As per Bilgili et al, (2016); Condratov, (2014) The positive aspects of the all-inclusive system in general, are summarized below :  It eliminates the unexpected expenditures faced by guests during their vacation.  It enables guests to spend their vacation in a foreign country without being deceived and under security.…”

“…On the other hand Pelit et al, (2011) and Krasnoperova et al, (2016) and reported that the main disadvantage of this type of accommodation is that the person can't get to know peculiarities of the country, its people and culture. The negative aspects of the all-inclusive system are summarized below (Çelebi et al, 2004;Çiftçi et al, 2007;Wielenga & Postma, 2015;Bilgili et al, 2016) :  The guests may not have exact information on what is included and what is excluded in the fixed price package in the application of the all-inclusive system.  The guests staying in the hotels that apply the all-inclusive system are unlikely to go to different places in the city for shopping.…”

A Comparison Analysis between Soft and Ultra All-Inclusive Accommodation Systems and its Impact on Hotels’ Costs - and Profitability in Hurghada City

“…Acar, D. and Şenol (2014) agreed with Chambers (2010) that the topic of All-Inclusive accommodation system has become an important one in the hotels industry world with its different kinds and sizes as the rationale of this system focuses on the tourist himself and saving suitable resistance places and how to meet his needs and desires as well as focusing on the continuous enhancement in all aspects of hotel work in despite of its effect on hotel costs. The research problem is that, meanwhile there are various researches in Europe, U.S.A, countries that studied AIS system and its types, advantages, and disadvantages (Ozdemir et al, 2012;Saleh et al, 2013;Smith and Spencer, 2011;Bilgili et al,2016). There are not previous study special in Egypt searched in the effect of an All-Inclusive accommodation system on the costs and profitability.…”