This chapter looks at the role of marketing research in tourism and hospitality marketing. It begins with a discussion of the importance of research to the tourism and hospitality marketer. The chapter then provides a definition of marketing research, and an explanation of the differences between marketing research and market research. Further, it discusses the reasons for doing marketing research and outlines different types of marketing research commonly used in tourism. The chapter then discusses the stages of marketing research process. The chapter conclude with an analysis of the marketing research activities carried out by East Coast Rentals, a small car-rental company based in Australia.