Effect of a brand story structure on narrative transportation and perceived brand image of luxury hotels

People are better suited to understand stories than arguments. This research examined the influence of a narrative transportation approach on luxury hotel consumers’ perceptions of brand image, using a variety of brand story structures. This study measured the effect of brand story structure on brand image and the mediating role of narrative transportation. Data was obtained via a 2 × 2 × 2 experiment, and a crafted brand story of a fictitious luxury hotel brand, with eight structurally varied versions. The results suggest that a well-structured brand story has the potential to enhance brand image, mediated by narrative transportation.