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Towson University, MCOM 443 (International Advertising & PR), Thailand Tourism Analysis, Fall 2009
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Thailand Tourism
Nicole Bynum Jessica FoughtMorgan Moultrie Ellen Underwood Antonio Viscomi
SITUATION ANALYSIS 66 billion people in 76 Providences Board of Investors Division of Social Groups
Central Thai – 36 percent Northeastern or Thai-Lao – 32 percent Northern Thai – 8 percent Southern Thai – 8 percent
Ethnic groups include Thai – 75 percent Chinese – 14 percent Other – 11 percent
Religious Groups Buddhism – 95 percent Muslim – 3.8 percent Christianity - .5 percent Hinduism - .1 percent
(Thailand BOI, July 2008).
(Thailand BOI, 2009).
SITUATION ANALYSIS High power distance High uncertainty avoidance Tradition is highly valued Collectivistic culture Low context society
Feminine country Improving literacy rates
Education is the number one goal Male and female roles differ among couples Gone green
(Enotes, 2000).
(Innovation Platform, 2008).
SITUATION ANALYSIS
With economic state many people are turning to overseas medical treatment
Thailand offers cost-effective solutions Trend in medical tourism
Cosmetic surgery options available Thailand one of the most popular choices for sex
reassignment surgery.
(Medical Tourism, 2009).
SWOT - STRENGTHS
Advertised as “land of the smiles” Legendary across Asia for hospitality
Tsunami hit Thailand Put foreigners first “Thai Way”
(Fuller, 2007).
(Frankel, 2005).
SWOT – WEAKNESSES
Not internet savvy Telecommunication infrastructure not where
it should be Limitations set by the government on
technology
Zero-dollar tour Decline of Chinese group visitors from 77.3
percent in 2000 to 75.5 percent in 2004 Increase in Chinese traveling on their own from
22.7 percent to 24.4 percent (Hemtasilpa, 2006).
(Internet World Stats, 2007).
SWOT – OPPORTUNITIES Government recently loosened restrictions on tourism
rules Tourists given a 50 percent discount to national parks
and historical sites
Amazing Seven Wonders of Thailand
Thainess – Experience the Art of Thai Living Nature – Encounter the sheer beauty of Thai nature Treasure – Land of Heritage and History Health & Wellness – Land of Healthy Smiles Beaches – Fun, Sun, Surf, and serenity of Thai beaches Trendy – Excite yourself with the myriad of Thai Trends Festivities – Enchant yourself with international Festivities in
Thailand
(Tourism Authority of Thailand, 2008).
(Seven Amazing Wonders of Thailand, 2008).
SWOT – OPPORTUNITIES CONT’D
World’s largest HIV/Aids trial Potentially effective vaccine
Medical investments Receiving healthcare is more affordable Thailand has the potential to be known as
the home of the cure for HIV/Aids
(The Nation/Asia News Network, 2009).
(Business in Asia, 2009).
SWOT - THREATS
Economy hit hard after United States recession in 2009
Can support themselves 1st and 2nd quarter but will have difficulty in the 3rd and 4th
Tourists with insufficient funds Bird flu sickness
(Bovonboriharn, 2009).
TARGET AUDIENCE
Metrofessionals Caucasian women ages 35 – 44 Graduated college and have pursued post
education Professionals who earn $40 – 49K Most Married Live in metropolitan areas in Western civilization Speak English Heavy users of Internet Spend most of their time working Enjoy fashion Heavy purchasers of personal care and cleaning
products. (Mediamark Reporter, 2008).
TARGET AUDIENCE CONT’D
Heavy Newsers Asian men ages 35 – 54 Earn $75 – 149K Graduated college and pursued post education Much does not speak English Use newspapers heavily View professional basketball games Enjoy Sports Illustrated and Business/Finance Heavy purchasers of fast food and electronics Career requires a lot of time
(MediaMark Reporter, 2008).
LOSS OF CHINESE TOURISTS
Most noticeable loss of income is occurring in China
Decreasing due to Thailand’s political upsets and lack of security
Crucial to bring the Chinese back to Thailand Chinese men were a huge part of Thailand
tourism China is globally ranked as the fifth strongest
source market
(Xu, 2008).
TAT’S CURRENT CAMPAIGN STRATEGY
Facilitating charter flights between China and the southern part of Thailand Phuket, Krabi, and Samui
Advertising campaign using Chinese media China Central Television (CCTV)
Special promotional packages from Guangzhou to Thailand during October – December 2009.
(News Room, 2009).
TAT’S CURRENT CAMPAIGN STRATEGY CONT’D
Recently launched a campaign to target big-spending Chinese tourists. Wonderful Thailand 2008
Trying to eliminate low-priced packages and attract higher spending Chinese tourists
Thailand invited a select few of Chinese media to experience high-end offerings in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket Use word-of-mouth to promote.
(Tourism Authority, 2008).
COMMUNICATION OBJECTIVES
Alleviate any qualms Chinese tourists may have of Thailand’s national security
Increase awareness among Chinese tourist’s in the wake of its governmental support of outbound tourism
Increase awareness of Thailand’s attractions to China’s elite by promoting word-of-mouth advertising
To regain Chinese market by encouraging travel to Thailand through TAT Airways
BIG IDEA
Promote awareness while minimizing any uncertainty avoidance
Close geographically, noted as “neighbors” Slogan: “Wonder what your neighbor is
doing?” Wonder
Correlates with TAT’s current campaign: Seven Wonders of Thailand
Main idea: target wants to have a fun time they do not have to travel far A fun neighbor is just around the corner.
AD 1 - BILLBOARD
(Juniperimages, 2009).
AD 2 - PRINT
(Juniperimages, 2009)
AD 2 - PRINT
(Juniperimages, 2009)
AD 2 - PRINT
(Juniperimages, 2009)
AD 3 – PR EVENT
Basketball tournament featuring Yao Ming. Enter to win prizes as well as Thailand tour
packages Pamphlets and brochures Representatives of TAT Airways available for
questioning Informational compact discs Event creates awareness
Media Bloggers Word-of-mouth
PLAN FOR EVALUATION
Monitoring Sales Figures Provide early insight to effectiveness of the
campaign Chinese Digital Media Corporation
Monitors China’s media usage Can monitor Sports Illustrated subscriptions and
purchases
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Enotes. (2009). Doing Business in Thailand, Retrieved on October 11, 2009, from Enotes Web site: http://www.enotes.com/biz-encyclopedia/thailand-doing-business
Hemtasilpa, S. (2006). 'Zero-dollar' tours bad for Thai business. Bangkok Post, Retrieved on October 172009, from Thailand QA Web site: http://www.thailandqa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10137
Innovation Platform. (2009). Retrieved on October 13, 2009, from Innovation Platform Web site: http://innovationplatform.concordia.ca/thailand/hofstede2.html
Internet World Stats. (2007). Thailand: Internet usage, broadband, and telecommunications reports. Retrieved on October 2, 2009, from Internet World Stats Web site: http://www.internetworldstats.com/asia/th.htm
Juniperimages. (2009). Stock Images – Royalty Free Stock Photography Images and Photos at Juniperimage. Retrieved on November 15, 2009, from Juniperimages Web site: http://www.juniperimages.com
“Mediamark Reporter -Spring 2008 Product: Travel, Foreign Travel - Countries or destinations visited, Last trip Southeast Asia.” (2008). Retrieved on September 30, 2009, from Mediamark Repoter Web site: http://www.mriplus.co m/account/home.aspx
News Room of Tourism Authority of Thailand. (2009, October). Thailand seeks China market rebound at PATA Mart 2009 in Hangzhou. Retrieved on September 23, 2009, from Tourism Authority of Thailand Web site: http://www.tatnews.org/tat_release/detail.asp?id=4509
Seven Amazing Wonders of Thailand. (2008, September 18). Welcome Amazing Seven Wonders- Thailand campaign. Retrieved on October 1, 2009, from Amazing Seven Wonders Web site: http://www.amazing7wonders.com/component/content/article/1-amazing-wonders-thailand/1-welcome-to-amazing-seven-wonders-thailand-campaign-
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