This article examines the critical integration of marketing management into the overall management system of a company and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach that views marketing not as a separate function but as a key aspect of every business decision and action. The article describes the key steps in implementing marketing management, including formulating a marketing vision, aligning marketing with strategic objectives, using data-driven information, developing a customer-centric culture, and continually evaluating and adapting marketing strategies.

This research paper examines the theoretical foundations of the marketing concept, the stages of its development and the practical features of its application in the tourism sector. Currently, the marketing concept is considered not only as a strategic approach aimed at selling a product or service, but also as a management philosophy based on a deep focus on customer needs. The study analyzes the role of marketing tools in the context of specific features of tourism - seasonality, direct contact with the consumer and the importance of service quality.