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Indian Tourist Market. Global Outbound Indian Tourists 2001-2006. Top Destinations for Indian Tourists (2007). Purpose of Visit. Places of Origin. Indian Tourists to Thailand. Gender Male : 75% Female: 25% Frequency of Visit First Visit: 47.60% Revisit 52.40%
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Gender Male : 75% Female: 25% • Frequency of Visit First Visit: 47.60% Revisit 52.40% • Travel Arrangement Group Tour 40.08% Non Group Tour 59.92% Indian Tourist Profile (2006)
Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Phang-Nga, Krabi, Chiangmai • Samui, Cha-Am, Hua-Hin, Kanchanaburi, Chiangrai Top Destinations in Thailand
New Delhi • Mumbai • Kolkata • Bangalore • Chennai Places of Origin
Shopping • Sight-seeing • Theme Park • Dinner Cruise Activities
Medical • Wedding-Honeymoon • Filming (IIFA as a big push) • MICE Growing Segments
Push Factors • Fast Growing Indian Economy • More Flight Connections (TG , Indian Air, Jet Airways, Air India Express) • Pull Factors • ‘Value for Money’ Destination • Variety of Attractions • Cultural Links • TAT’s Pro-Active Marketing Positive Factors
Attitude • Communication • Lack of Indian Food Outlets • Insufficient Airline Seat Capacity (More seats- flights, new routes promised by TG) • Competitiveness (Destinations within India – Other countries) Obstacles for Further Market Development
Family oriented • Highly price sensitive • Emphasis specific dietary preferences • Want a fun & activity filled holiday • Elite Indian will look for luxury & comfort Behaviour