...Chapter 2 Literature review This chapter reviews related literatures on overview of International and Thai tourists, general information about Phuket, current situation of tourist industry, attractions and activities, concept of tourist behavior and tourist perception, marketing concept, as well as previous research. Its purpose is to provide general knowledge and overall concept regarding the theories and previous research related to this research. 2.1 Overview of International and Thai tourists According to Tourism Authority of Thailand (2011), the international tourist arrivals to Thailand figure for 2011 reached 19.09 million, an increase of 19.84%. The number of tourists had shown an accumulative growth rate over the first ten months. The flooding crisis late in the year, however, slowed down the growth in the number of tourist arrivals in October, and caused shrinkage of 18% in November 2011. Fortunately, all market groups still retained an increasing growth at the good level, including East Asia at a 32.30% increase, ASEAN at a 21.96% increase, the Americas at a 12.85% increase, Europe at an 11.40% increase, Africa at a 6.73% increase, and the Middle East at a 5.95% increase. Domestic tourism by Thais in 2011 was estimated at 98 million tourists/trips, generating an income of 407.6 million Baht which was less than the target of 421.1 million Baht. The purchasing power dramatically shrank in the second-half year due to the flooding crisis, which abruptly halted...
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...1. Introduction In this particular assignment, it recognises the company that Mercedes Benz is known as the name of vehicle brand in which is shown the symbol of success and luxury as well nowadays. The aim of this report, it performs an environmental and marketing analysis on this company which is demonstrated by the company background, micro analysis, macro analysis (PESTLE), SWOT analysis, marketing strategy and marketing mix are used in all organisations. 2. Company Background The history of Mercedes-Benz is entirely on auto-mobile design and manufacture from Germany. They are acknowledged as the inventor of the first auto car in 1886, and globally recognised as the world’s oldest car company. The brand is known for luxury automobiles, buses, and trucks. The slogan of the company is “The Best or Nothing” Mercedes-Benz Thailand company established in 1998. Mercedes-Benz of Thailand handles the importation, assembly, and distribution of passenger cars, and commercial vehicles. The company also provides full maintenance and after-sales services over the 50 years. 3. Micro analysis Company is able to control and determine the internal environment. Therefore, there includes the consideration of the micro environment. In addition, it can be analysed to strength and weakness of the firm in which used as a tool to create the comparison. Furthermore, all members of the micro environment help marketers to build a positive relationship with customers, competitors...
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...or carcinogenic contaminants which may cause danger or disease. Therefore, environmental pollution affects to the body may cause the balance of the body and illness, which is more or less depending on the strength of the body, lifestyle and food. There is a risk of exposure to toxic and microorganisms that could cause disease more or less. The mortality rate of Thai people significant including heart disease and cancer, which are the health problem directly related to consumption is not balanced. Especially in big cities. 4 things to help our health is the balance and not disease including good food, good weather, good temper and good hygiene. But in real, we lives busy and eat fast food, deli food additive, life live in pollution, stress, the pressure from family and work and not enough rest. In modern society, we need to livelihood is under lifestyle and the environment by inevitable. The best choice is to consume for good health and quality. Pharma food product has a similar general deli product. Consumers by unlimited in time and place. There is also an important element of the Functional Ingredients. Research has confirmed the benefits on health, prevent disease and also to create new options in the deli product market to consumers...
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...Travel and Tourism Management Sustainable Tourism Development Title: Sustainable Tourism Development Table of contents: Task 1 – Principles of Sustainable Tourism Task 2 – Tourism Impacts Case Studies Task 1 a. Introduction Tourism is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and an important source of foreign exchange and employment for many developing countries. b. Sustainable tourism is tourism that leads to the management of all resources in such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential ecological processes, biological diversity and life support systems. Ecotourism, also known as ecological tourism, is a subset of sustainable tourism which focuses on ecology. Ecotourism tends to be encountered in destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attraction. Pro-poor tourism (PPT) is used as a short hand for the opportunities which enable the economically poor to engage in, and benefit from, tourism. PPT is tourism which provides net benefits for the economically poor; the term 'net benefits' is used because there are often losses of livelihood opportunities associated with tourism, such as loss of seashore and fishing access, agricultural land or access to natural resources in national parks. Available from: http://www.iztzg.hr/en/odrzivi_razvoj/sustainable_tourism/ : http://propoortourism...
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...leisure sports and tourism is the world's most widely used recreational activities. Leisure sports, people enjoy the beauty and movement created by a pleasant activity in order to express themselves to the outside world. Homer and Swatchbrooke (1996) defined tourism as tourism refers to people temporarily leave permanent residence elsewhere in recreational activities. Tourism is part of the tertiary industry. Tourism enterprise is the core of the development of tourism. Hotels, travel agencies and various conservation parks and other tourism enterprises in the economic environment will inevitably encounter a variety of problems, even crisis that threats their own survival. Comprehend from organizational behavior science crisis is our research focus and...
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...Inle Lake wetland Sanctuary The lake is 22 kilometers long, 11 kilometers wide and virtually surrounded by the beautiful Shan mountain ranges. Inle Lake is the county’s second biggest lake after Indawgyi Lake in Kachin State. The inhabitants of the Inle Lake are generally known as In-Thas. Specifically, the region’s menfolk are called In-Tha and womenfolk are called In-Thu. They live in houses built in and around the lake, some partly on the lake bank and partly in the water, some on lands bordering the lake bank, some in the water near the bank. They are known for their industrious and persevering mindset, which has helped them survive by growing a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and fruits on the water on floating islands that are attached to the lake bed with long bamboo poles. The floating water hyacinth and tomato are the major products of the region. Many handmade accessories such as bags, shawls, headdresses, baskets and even robes for the monks are made from water hyacinth. The lake is also eminent for its Floating Market nearby Ywama village which is run on every 5 days with Shan ethnic people. Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery, also known as Jumping Cat Monastery as the monks have trained their cats to show acrobatic jump, near Ywama village is also one of the fantastic places to visit in Inle Lake. Site Profile Location * Located between 20° 10′ N and 97° 02′ E in Naung Shwe, Pinlaung and Peh Kon Townships of Southern Shan State. Elevation over 2900 feet. Area...
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...------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- “Green economy and My responsibility” ------------------------------------------------- Elephant dung paper Class: Advanced Program 51 Name: Le Dieu Linh Chi Le Minh Phuong Nguyen Thu Thao Tran Huong Tra Tran Hai Yen Hanoi, October 21, 2012 ------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY A PROJECT OF ELEPHANT DUNG PAPER Presented to: The English Competition “Experience and Enjoy” – “Green economy and My responsibility” Prepared by: Lê Diệu Linh Chi Chiledieulinh@gmail.com Nguyễn Thu Thảo ngthuthao91@gmail.com Trần Hải Yến tranhaiyen152@yahoo.com Lê Minh Phương lephuong1230@yahoo.com Trần Hương Trà thtra279@gmail.com October 21th, 2012 Contents I. Introduction 1 II. Content 2 1. Current situation in Vietnam 2 2. Business project 4 a. Background 4 b. Challenges and Opportunities 4 c. Process 5 d. Product 6 3. Impact evaluation 6 a. Impact on environment and ecology: 6 b. Impact on the local economy: 7 III. Conclusion 7 Abstract Green economy is the economic model that aims at sustainable development of the economy while improving social equity and...
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...Introduction Jute is a bio-degradable eco-friendly item. Prior to nineties, jute fabric was used for making low cost carry bags and gunny bags for packing rice, paddy, sugar, dal, cement etc. With the start of Jute diversification, a large market has developed for the jute yarn, jute fabrics and other jute based products. With the market assistance of Ministry of Textile & Jute and Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation a large production base of small and cottage sector units have come up with a wide variety of products and are sold through exhibitions organized by different agencies. Both Ministry of Textile & Jute and Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation have their own development schemes to support jute entrepreneurs beginning from imparting “Basic Training Programme”,“Advance Training Programme”, “Advance Training cum Design Dissemination Programme ”,“Technical demonstration” and “Buyer Seller Meet”. They are also assisting the jute entrepreneurs to sell their products through different Trade Fairs/Exhibitions in the country. Ministry of Textile & Jute is also providing marketing assistance to jute entrepreneurs by providing them stalls in the trade fairs/exhibitions in the domestic market as well as in the foreign markets. For creating pollution free environment the Govt. has started discouraging the use of polythene and rexin items. the polythene bags have been totally banned .For eco-friendly character the demand for jute yarn, jute fabrics and other jute items...
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...LE HANG LUU NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GLOBAL BUSINESS & STRATEGIC PLANNING IBU 653 PROFESSOR: GREG KAHN TABLE OF CONTENTS Marriott’s Best Known Philosophy 3 History of Marriott 3 History of Marriott Innovation 4-10 Current Marriott Vision 11 New Vision 12 Current SWOT Analysis 13 Plan Of Action 14-15 Disciplines 15 Country Risk Analysis 16-21 Contingency Plans 21-22 Measurements of Success 23-24 Conclusion 25 References 26 Marriott’s Best Known Philosophy Marriott International has been known not only its brands but also its “Spirit of Serve” and a core value shared by 132,000 Marriott associates worldwide. Marriott has been considered as the Best Company to Work for by CNN Money & Fortune. The question is what makes Marriott so great? “When business slowed last year and some associates couldn’t get enough hours to qualify for insurance, leaders changed the policy.” (CNN Money, 2011) Getting deeper into Marriott Company background, all the information below will be credited to Marriott Company Profile and Reference for Business websites. History of Marriott International, Inc Marriott International, Inc.--formed in 1993 when Marriott Corporation split into two separate companies--is the world's leading lodging and contract services company. Marriott International has two operating groups: Marriott Lodging, which generates about 60 percent of company revenue, and the Marriott Service...
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...A CASE STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE FACTORS THAT PROMOTE AND FACILITATE MEDICAL TOURISM IN THAILAND WITH REGARD TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOSPITALS A CASE STUDY TO UNDERSTAND THE FACTORS THAT PROMOTE AND FACILITATE MEDICAL TOURISM IN THAILAND WITH REGARD TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY HOSPITALS Tejasvi Vasudevan An Independent Study Presented to The Graduate School of Bangkok University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Business Administration 2014 2014 Tejasvi Vasudevan All Rights Reserved This Independent Study has been approved by The Graduate School Bangkok University Title: A case study to understand the factors that promote and facilitate medical tourism in Thailand with regards to services provided by hospitals Author: Ms. Tejasvi Vasudevan Independent Study Committees: Advisor Dr. Sriwan Thapanya ………………………………………………………………………… Field Specialist …………………………………………………………………………… (Asst. Prof. Dr. Sivaporn Wangpipatwong) Dean of the Graduate School Tejasvi Vasudevan. Master of Business Administration, May 2014, Graduates School, Bangkok University Title: A case study to understand the factors that promote and facilitate medical tourism in Thailand with regards to services provided by hospitals (72 pages) Advisor of Independent Study: Dr. Sriwan Thapanya ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to understand reasons behind the growing medical tourism industry in...
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...experience for business class and corporate customers. They all have a major influence on the business, its strategy and therefore its performance. This business strategy gives Qantas Group its quite unique and competitive advantage situation of having two well known companies in the superior and low fares segments at the Domestic and International markets (Qantas Annual Report, 2013). The demographics of Australia is taking optimistic atmosphere within the business with the increase of Generation Y and retiring Baby boomers. Schedules become more significant over service quality in current constantly changing business environment around the world. Also, with the rise of ecological concern, consumers are searching for eco-friendly transport methods. However, as the companies are finding methods to solve problems in a market that is facing growing pressure from economy and rivals, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is making sure that safety is not compromised. Although there are some issues for economic recession of several countries in Europe, economists are expecting sharp improvement at the end of this difficult period. The development of...
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... INTRODUCTION The following is a brief sampling of the current U.S. beer category creative and media landscape consisting of competitive brands in relation to Singha Beer. This survey focuses on premium, craft, import and recently launched products. Beer brands detailed include, as requested by the Singha team members indicated: Global: Heineken (Charles, Tom), Stella Artois (Tom) Domestic/Craft: Samuel Adams (Tom) Imported: Dos Equis Imported/Recently Launched: Victoria Thai: Chang Beer (Yai, Charles) Japanese: Sapporo (Tom) Chinese: Tsingtao (Yai, Charles, Tom) Singaporean: Tiger (Yai) The studies provide a summary of each major competitive brand’s situation as well as a look at the campaigns that they are currently running both worldwide and in the U.S. Page 2 of 62 U.S. BEER CATEGORY COMPETITIVE BRANDS DETAILED GLOBAL: Heineken (pg. 4) Stella Artois (pg. 8) DOMESTIC/CRAFT (w/ strong food-affiliation): Samuel Adams (pg. 13) IMPORT: Dos Equis (pg. 20) IMPORT/2010 LAUNCH: Victoria (pg. 27) THAI IMPORT: Chang (pg. 33) OTHER ASIAN IMPORTS: Sapporo (pg. 40), Tsingtao (pg. 47), Tiger (pg. 50) Page 3 of 62 HEINEKEN TOTAL JAN-DEC 2010 U.S. MEDIA SPEND: USD. $70,772,299 MEDIA MIX: TV (Network, Cable, Spot), PRINT (Magazine, Newspaper), OUTDOOR, RADIO, ONLINE U.S. BRAND AWARENESS: VERY HIGH U.S. CAMPAIGN AWARENESS: MODERATE Page 4 of 62 HEINEKEN – SITUATION OVERVIEW Towards the close of 2010 Heineken unveiled some major changes to its positioning across the...
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...Assessment 2: Research Project/Essay Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, & Globalisation, within the Global Electronics Industry Presented to: Dr Gustavo Guzman 7112IBA Globalisation & Corporate Social Responsibility, G01_2.13A, Griffith Business School, Gold Coast Campus Prepared by Kevin Vohra 2746020 Word Count = October-29-2011 INTRODUCTION The global electronics industry comprises of many partners that make up a complex international supply chain. Due to globalisation, TNCs have set up subsidiaries that operate in under developed foreign countries like Asia. They operate in the areas of manufacturing of components for computers, assembly, contractors, suppliers, software, technical services, and retailers. As per the OECD ICT Industry Outlook, 2008. Total employment for the global electronics industry was estimated at 15 million workers worldwide. Revenues for the top 250 electronic firms were $3.8 trillion, and the top countries exporting ICT goods were the following nations; China, European Union, United States, Korea, Japan. The recorded fasted growing export countries are; Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Thailand, Eastern Europe (EICC, 2008) . Due to deregulation of markets and the competition in the electronics industry, transnational corporations such as Apple, and HP have set up operations in developing countries in order to profit off of these developing nations. Many TNCs take advantage of such high profit, low wage labour markets...
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...A Mixture of Tibanglan or Tubli (Derris Elliptica )and Nami or Intoxicating Yam (Dioscorea Hispida) as an alternative Rodenticide An Investigatory Project Presented to: Department of Education As an Entry to the: 2014-2015 INTEL Philippines Science Fair Crislyn Keith P. Torrefiel (Proponent) Mrs. Irene M. Cruz Research Adviser J.P. Rizal St. Bagong Silangan Quezon City Bagong Silangan High School ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This investigatory project would never been accomplished without the effort, assistance and financial support of the people who willingly helped the researcher. In due recognition of all those who contributed to the success of this study, the researcher extend her utmost gratitude ad heartfelt appreciation of the following: Mrs. Angelita Regis, Principal IV of Bagong Silangan High School Sir. Edwin Abengoza, Head Teacher III of Science Department Mrs. Irene M. Cruz, my Science teacher, who motivated and guided me on making such project, My family, who gave me assistance and financial support. ABSTRACT Rats and mice are house pests that carry germs-causing diseases. To eliminate them many resort to buying some expensive commercial rodenticide. Dispensing this commercial rodenticides is synthetically prepared. This commercial and synthetic rodenticides are also harmful to our environment. To solve this problem, the researcher had thought of innovations in controlling these house pests safely & effectively. This study was conducted...
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...is presently in its infancy and with so much to offer the tourist Myanmar stands ready to become the prominent player in the region. The weather varies considerably from North to South and it's possible to develop skiing in the North and Scuba Diving in the South !! The seasons are generally consistent, with the winter being cool and sunny; in the mountainous areas, which comprise much of Myanmar, the temperatures can be very cool indeed in the winter. Presently scope exists for the development of accommodation in many areas including Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Ngapali Beach: as tourism expands, as it assuredly will, additional hotels will be required throughout the country. * Investment Opportunities in the wood industry: Myanmar has an ECO forestry policy resulting in sustainable supplies of many hardwoods including Teakwood, Yamane and Padauk. Bamboo and Cane are also very plentiful. * Investment Opportunities in Farming: much of the countryside is farmed producing rice, pulses, most vegetables and fruits (ranging from Grapefruit and Tangerines to Avocados and Mangoes... and Durians!). * Investment Opportunities in the Fishing Industry: fishing is prominent with many Prawn and Fish Farms in operation: the Andaman Sea is abundant with marine life and Pearls and Mother-of-Pearl are plentiful. Myanmar offers such diverse delights as trekking in...
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