https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2 Identify a macro and/or micro environmental force that is likely to have an impact on SG Tourism. Name the force. en-us 2018-04-24 00:56:24 UTC 2026-01-16 17:50:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rocket.png https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/260200149 Macro - political forces
The political environment is made up of laws, government agencies, and pressure groups that influence and limit the activities of various organizations and individuals in society. It is true that political forces may have an impact on the country's tourism. This is because if a country lacks security and safety measures, it will result in lesser tourist visiting the country. In this article, mentioned by Dr. Taheb Khan, who came here since 2002, along with his 6 family members felt that Singapore was safe and the people here are very good. Therefore, it is true that high level of security will result in the increase of tourism.

]]> 2018-05-13 08:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/260200149 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/260743718 Macro - Political Forces
The political environment made up of laws, government agencies, and pressure groups that influence and limit the activities of various organizations and individuals in society. Political forces has an impact on SG tourism, for example, an increase in legislation and regulations for foreigners to first get a VISA before entering Singapore. This may divert foreigners that have to get VISA to not want to visit Singapore as it may be too much trouble to get a VISA.

Micro - Company
A company's internal environment is something a company has control over. A company's produce, customers, price, etc. is controlled. If not controlled correctly, the SG tourism industry may experience a decrease.]]> 2018-05-15 07:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/260743718 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/260896025 Macro Environmental Force
Socio forces- Cultural
Evident in the article, both China and India holds the largest amount of visitor coming into Singapore. This adds importance of being aware of the special cultural needs and norms so as to avoid offending them and also to provide them quality service.

Micro Environment Force
Company
They have whole control of whether to adjust their product/good is according to the trend/needs of tourists. For example, adjusting their meals according to their special dietary needs. Hence, adapting to their needs is one of the crucial points companies should be aware of.]]> 2018-05-15 15:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/260896025 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/261082048 2018-05-16 04:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/261082048 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/261082654 2018-05-16 04:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/261082654 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/261084399 Macro - Political Forces
The political environment made up of laws, government agencies, and pressure groups that influence and limit the activities of various organizations and individuals in society. Political forces do have an impact on Singapore's tourism. For example, rules and regulations imposed on the tourism industry may affect Singapore's attractiveness as a travel destination.


]]> 2018-05-16 04:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/261084399 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262081926 Macro - Environmental Forces
Both India and China are countries that are fast growing, and they have the potential to grow even bigger and stronger. Both these 2 countries are holding the most number of visitor arrivals in Singapore.



]]> 2018-05-19 07:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262081926 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262148362 Macro environmental force: Political Forces

Political forces can have an impact on Singapore's tourism as certain laws implemented by the government can affect the number of outbound and inbound travelers. For example, the increment of the tax in Changi Airport may be a "turn-off" to some travelers as some of them do not see the need to contribute to the development of the new terminal.]]> 2018-05-20 05:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262148362 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262700005 Macro: Environmental forces is likely to have an impact on SG Tourism as China and India are fast growing countries so they have the potential to grow even stronger.

Micro: Customers' demands will affect SG Tourism.
Eg: Things they bought at Changi Airport, activities they do in SG

]]> 2018-05-22 14:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262700005 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262722878 Macro - Cultural Forces
Culture incorporates the set of values, ideas, and attitudes that are learned and shared among the members of a group. Since the number of tourists from China has been increasing, companies in the tourism industry has adapted in order to make their vacations more comfortable. For example, in the article it says that InterContinental Singapore teaches their staff Chinese Etiquette like presenting name cards with 2 hands. This will then allow the staff to appear more polite to the tourists and not accidentally offend them.

]]> 2018-05-22 15:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262722878 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262894386 Macro - Political forces
Political powers can affect Singapore's tourism as specific laws implemented by the government can influence the quantity of outbound and inbound travellers. For instance, the addition of the expense in Changi Airport might not be acceptable to a few travellers as some of them don't see the need to add to the advancement of the new terminal.]]> 2018-05-23 02:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262894386 https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262907787 Macro-Cultural Force
India and China, countries with equally heavy cultures are two countries that boosts Singapore's tourism. With 1 in 5 travellers hailing from these countries, from the article, it is evident that Singapore is making efforts to cater to tourists from these countries. For example,  InterContinental Singapore general manager Michael Martin said that since 2015, the hotel has made itself a “China-ready” establishment. 

]]> 2018-05-23 04:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262907787 1703934h https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262910243 Macro - Social Forces.
Social forces have boost SG tourism. In recent years, there has been a rise in demand from India. One of the adaptation local companies have done is to "offer vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus". This will impact SG tourism as India Tourists would be more inclined to travel to SG as their eating habits would be take care of. 

Micro - Marketing Intermediaries.
Marketing Intermediaries have boost SG tourism. As seen in the passage, CAG and STB have collaborated with marketing intermediaries such as travel agencies and airlines to attract tourists to Singapore. One positive example would be "Last year, Singapore welcomes 127,000 cruise passengers from India, a 25 per cent jump for 2016." This shows that marketing intermediaries helped to increase tourist arrivals as they reach out to a larger market. ]]> 2018-05-23 04:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kayhwee1/e3fjj24vfmt2/wish/262910243