STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

Strategy implementation entails one of the most misunderstood business concepts, while it is important for all persons at all levels of the organization to comprehend what strategy implementation is especially in the hospitality industry. Strategy is about long-term goals of the organization while its foundation is strategy orientation envision in the future of hospitality industry. The hospitality industry globally symbolizes one of the most dynamic and successful industries in the United States of America, as well as in all countries of the world. Certain countries including United States of America. Purpose: The objective of the study was to establish strategy implementation in hospitality industry with a global perspective. Methodology: The study was established through a thorough review of literature available in (journals, conference presented papers, and academic websites) in respect to strategy implementation in hospitality industry in various countries of the world. The study randomly surveyed the available research on strategy implementation in (10) countries within (3) continents of the world. Findings: Several firms in the hospitality industry have recognize strategy implementation, however, there has been some evidence on the effective strategy implementation especially in developed economies including United States and European countries. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The driving force for strategy implementation is the interest to grow the industry in a competitive global environment. Strategy Implementation assist managers in the hospitality industry to achieve competitive advantage. The hospitality industry is still new yet growing very fast in other parts of the world and strategy implementation is of essence as a practice of strategic management. Strategy implementations is a concept that is still misunderstood in many organizations including those in the hospitality industry. Therefore, there is need for all people within the organization to comprehend all aspects of strategy implementation and the impact on business performance thereof.