Thursday, January 9, 2014

BLOG#5 : Receiving Tourism Information

RECEIVING TOURISM INFORMATION


As travelers become more concern about their destination, useful sources of information must be available for decision-making. Choosing the travel destination is a very important and long-way decision process for the tourist.

“Information is a POWER.” It is truth whether information is correct or misunderstanding. From the survey of the Thailand Development and Research Institute (TDRI), ‘word of mouth’ is the most influential source of information for tourists’ decision making about their vacation. People tell their friends that ‘you must try to go there once…’ and the word spreads. It is the perfect way to advertise and promote the travelling.


Moreover, with so many tools available in the travel decision making process, the online sources help travelers to typically plan their trips. They also use a mobile device to access internet for travel information. The use of online video for travel planning has always been popular such as YouTube. Increasing attention in social media is particularly focused to promote and share personal experiences. The importance of brochures, magazines and television is also important and help travelers for their decision making.


From a survey in 1990-1991 by the Intrama World Destination Monitor, Thailand was ranked on the second place where the tourists were likely to be cheated in Asia. The spread of disreputable information poses growing risks to society and economy. The tourists may feel betrayed and are more likely to go somewhere else for the similar products or services. Thailand may also get a bad reputation as a deceptive country, which means decreased revenues in the future.  However, it may be difficult for the tourists to accept and trust but their awareness in ethics can be altered and Thailand will gain loyalty from customers again.




Finally, the government can help support and reconstruct credibility of Thailand tourism. Many campaigns were initiated to promote the sites and local culture in Thailand such as Unseen Thailand, Amazing Thailand which managed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). They can uphold an international image and standing for Thailand tourism, and also creates jobs for local people as well as instill the tourists with a strong sense of environmental and cultural preservation.



                               

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                                       Thank You Very Much J




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