BLOG 4 : Receiving Tourism Information

          “Information is a POWER.” It is truth whether information is correct or misunderstanding. Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is a public policy research institute providing technical analysis to various public agencies. Its legal form is that of a private non-profit foundation. It provides technical analysis to various public agencies to help formulate policies to support long-term economic and social development in Thailand.

-What is the most influential source of information for tourist decision - making about their vacation?

ANS         Thailand Development and Research Institute (TDRI)

-What is the effect of the INTRAMA 1990-1991 World Destination Monitor survey on the tourism industry in Thailand?

ANS         The 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 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.

-What should be done to solve the problem?

ANS     The government help support and reconstruct credibility about tourism of Thailand. 

Many campaigns were started to promote the site and local culture in Thailand such as Unseen Thailand, Amazing Thailand is a slogan to promote about tourism by The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). 

To create a good image for the tourists and attract tourists back to Thailand again, and also creates jobs for local people as well as instill the tourists with a strong sense of environmental and cultural preservation.