Tan Pei Ee - Notes on Presentation by Pei Ee Tan

Tan Pei Ee - Notes on Presentation by Pei Ee Tan https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3 en-us 2019-05-06 06:22:07 UTC 2019-06-11 08:01:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Nepal in Southeast Asia peieelepieee https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/357059493 1. Geographical features
Nepal is located in southern asia
Located 28 North 84 East
capital is in Kathmandu
2. Extreme point
Highest point- Mount Everest 8848 meters sagarmatha
Highest mountain in the world
3. Lowest point
Musaharniya in Dhanusa 59 meters
4. Climate - 4 seasons
5. Currency - RM1 - 26.77 Nepalese rupee
6. Point of interests
1. Bhaktapur, Kathmandu Valley -UNESCO heritage
2. Annapurna Circuit - surrounded by natures, trekking
3. Pokhara- 2nd largest city in nepal?

7. Tourism Statistic and demographics
1. 2019, almost reached 30 million
Nepal popualtion is = to 0.39% to the world population
2. Majority Hindu 80%
ITR
-ITR -31% due to earthquake in 2015

8. Unique selling points in Nepal
1. Kathmandu - capital and largest city in Nepal (1 mil population)
2. Tilicho Lake - trekking, highest lake in the world
3. Zipflying in Nepal - Fastest, longest and tallest in the world
4. Skydiving oct and november only
5. Helicoptor tour
6. Bungee jumping in Tatopani and hemja

9. Current Tourism Trends
1. 9,000 died, 22000 injured in 2015 earthquake

10. SWOT Analysis of Kathmandu
Strength- Historic monuments
Weakness - Serious traffic jams and air pollution
Opportunity - addition of a new airbus. improve the availability of services for tourists

SWOT for Tilicho Lake
S - rich with culture
W - lacking of good infrastructure and basic amenities
O - Gov of Nepal can attract foreign investors as Hilton hotels
T - inadequate integration of cultural heritage protection

SWOT of Nepal
S- rich in resources and natural beauty
W- political instability and poor economy
O- Tourism industry and ease in trading between china and india
T- Highly increasing population and rapid hike in prices
1991 has about 18mil of population and in 2019 almost 30 million. ppl go abroad due to lack of opportunities

Question:
- What is the main reason people usually go to Nepal?
Answer:
- Adventurous and religious purposes like to hike mountains and visit temples and heritage sites.]]> 2019-05-06 06:28:00 UTC https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/357059493 Korea 7 May 2019 peieelepieee https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/357495868 Geographical Features

1. The time in South Korea is one hour ahead of Malaysia. If Malaysia is 2:14pm, it is 3.14pm in Korea.
2. Capital city is Seoul
3. Located 37 north, 126 east
4. North and South Korea are Separated by military demarcation line
5. 70% of korean territory is covered with mountains
6. Gyeongbokgung palace is a historic place in korea
7. Main purpose tourist go Korea is for tour
8. Majority of the visitors come from China.
Unique selling points
9. Bibimbap, ttekbokki, jjajangmyeon, kimchi
10. Cosmetic and fashion brands
Tourism trends
1. Cafe culture - eg: thanks nature cafe , hello kitty cafe, Hoho Myoll in Hong Dae.
2. Plastic Surgery- 19-29 girls has gone under operation of plastic surgery in Korea.
SWOT analaysis of Korea
S- great infrastructure, rich in culture and history
W- English profoundly of the local, the pride within their culture (stationed a few translator at famous tourist destination and offer translator application)
O- Kpop culture, good relationship with other nations
T- terrorism, natural disasters, political issue
Conclusion
- rich and unique in culture
- variety of activities
- family friendly (themepark, lotte world)
- moderate expenses

Question:
How many airports are there in Korea?
Answer:
15

]]> 2019-05-07 07:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/357495868 Northern Mariana Islands 13 May 2019 peieelepieee https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/360264025 1. Capital and largest city is Saipan
2. 3 main islands which are Saipan, Rota and Tinian
3. Mount Agrihan is the highest point
4. Mariana Trench is the lowest point
5. Tourist arrivals of 660 thousand
6. Tourists are mostly from Korea and China
7. Attractions: Bird Island, Forbidden Island and Beaches
8. Local delicacies: Hineksa Agaga, Kelaguen, Apiqiqi
9. Strengths: Beautiful in nature, rich in culture and low crime rate
10. Weaknesses: Long flight hours, not developed and prone to natural disasters.]]> 2019-05-15 10:12:16 UTC https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/360264025 Portugal in Europe 21 May 2019 peieelepieee https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/362012290 Geographical Features
1. Located in Southwestern Europe, bordering the north Atlantic Ocean of Spain
2. Highest point: Mt.Piclo
3. Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean
4. Capital city is Lisbon
5. Points of Interest: Dom Luis Bridge, Benagil Sea Cave, Belem Tower
6. Time Zone: UTC +1 hour / 7 hours behind KL
7. Climate: Warm temperate, Mediterranean climate with a distinct wet season in winter.
8. Tourist Arrivals: 1323 million
9. Tourist Receipts: US 17,119 million
10. 3 Major international airports
Unique selling points
11. Sintra- Cabo da Roca and light house
12. Pena National Palace -summer home for Portugese Royals
13. Quinta da Regaleira (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Trends
14. Wine - Port wine
15. Pastry- Egg tart
16. Football - Most popular sport in Portugal - Cristiano Ronaldo
SWOT Analysis
S- Comfortable weather conditions, Great nightlife
W- Inadequate infrastructure (transportation), High costs of living - expensive for people visiting there
O- Opportunities for new markets, Government activities to improve the tourism sector
T- Pickpocketing, environmental degradation

Question:
Why do most of the tourists come from China?
Answer:
In 2016, the government has implemented direct flight from China to Portugal

]]> 2019-05-21 06:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/362012290 Republic of Chile in South America 28 May 2019 peieelepieee https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/363908266 Geographical Features
1. Located between the Andes to the east and the Pacific ocean on the west
2. Currency is 1MYR=165.38 pesos
3. UTC-3 and -5
4. Capital city: Santiago
5. Highest point: Ojos del Salado
6. Lowest point: Pacific Ocean
7. Official language: Spanish
Unique Selling point
8. Atacama Desert - Oldest desert in the world
- Stargazing, astronomic tour, turquoise lagoon
9. Torres del Paine National Park
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve to protect the flora and fauna
- Kayaking, Hiking & Trekking, bird watching, camping
10. Iquique located in Northern Chile
- tax-free port area, Pacific beaches
- the clock tower is a national historic landmark
- paragliding, sandboarding, surfing, red lagoon
11. Easter Island
- famous for its nearly 1000 extant monumental statues, called moai
- is a volcanic high island
- 5 hours 35 mins from Santiago to easter island
- Watch sunrise, swim at anakena beach, scuba diving, stargazing, horseback riding
Local Food
12. Completo
13. Pastel de Choclo y Humitas
14. Porotos Granados
Tourism Trends
- Hiking and trekking
- Rich Andean culture -Chiloe
-Wine - Colchagua
SWOT
Strengths
- place looks beautiful which attracts people of all ages and culture
- Santiago is considered one of the safest countries in Latin America
Weaknesses
- Cost of Living
- Transportation
Opportunities
- Improve the accessibility
- Preservation of historical features
Threats
- Degradation of the environment
Question:
How many airports are there in Chile?
Answer:
125 airports]]> 2019-05-28 06:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/363908266 Zambia in Africa 10 June 2019 peieelepieee https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/366649015 Geographical Features
1. Total Area of Zambia is 752,618 km2
2. Population in Zambia is 15 million
3. Currency is 1 Kwacha is MYR0.30
4. Victoria Falls aka Mosioa Tunya
5. Highest point: The Mafinga Central
6. Lowest point: The Zambezi River
7. 1.08 million in terms of ITA in 2017
8. 653 million in terms of ITR in 2017
9. 78% of tourists is African - more to domestic travel
10. Unique Selling Points
-Livingstone Island - infinity pool at the edge of the Victoria Falls
-Knife Edge Bridge
-Kafue National Park - largest national park in Africa
11. Local Food
- Vitumbuwa
- Nshima
- Mealie Bread
-Corned Beef Cakes
12. Current Tourism Trends
Nature Tourism
- kasanka national park
12. Strengths
- Home of Victoria Falls
- Diverse product offer
- Friendly and welcoming people
- Fresh and unexplored destination
13. Weaknesses
- Limited and expensive local + international connectivity
- Expensive destination
- Unknown destination due to limited marketing activity
14. Opportunities
- Growing demand for long haul travel from Europe
- Zambia's location is ideal for multi-destination packaging
- Rising consumption through a growing middle class
15. Threats
- Endangering of democratic stability due to the obstructing the opposition
- Conflict in neighboring countries such as Angola
- Rising energy costs and energy shortages

Questions:
Are there any museums or historical sites in Zambia?

Answers:
Yes, they are a lot of museums and national parks.

]]> 2019-06-10 07:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/366649015 Oman in Middle East 11 June 2019 peieelepieee https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/366858809 Geographical Features
1. Known as The Sultanate of Oman
2. Time Zone: UTC + 4
3. Total Population: 4.5 million
4. Official Language: Arabic
5. 1 OMR = RM10.82
6. Extreme Points
Lowest point - Arabian Sea
Highest point - Jebel Shams
7. Tourism Statistics
ITR: 2791 million
8. Most of the tourists are from India
9. 24 airports in Oman, 2 international airports
10. Unique Selling Points
Adventure tourism
- Wadi Bani Khalid (a desert oasis with emerald pools)
- Jebel Akhdar known as Green Mountain
Leisure Tourism
- Misfat Al Abryeen (a 300 year old history of human settlement & agriculture)
- Masirah Islands (kite-surfing, bird-watching and dolphin cruise available)
Culture Tourism
- The Royal Opera House ( watch numerous international and regional shows)
- The Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque ( gifted by the sultan and the enormous mosque can accommodate up to 20,000 worshipers)
SWOT Analysis
Strength
- A variety of destinations within the country that you can choose
Weaknesses
- Friendly people
- Cultural and historical city filled with traditions
- Popular destination is quite far from the city
- Lack of identification
- Uncertain image
Opportunities
- the competitiveness of the area in terms of value based quality delivered for the price paid by the visitor
- Marketing effectiveness in attracting visitors to the area
Threats
- The overall level of popularity and demand from outside the country (Oman not ready to take such high input of tourist)
- The prevailing exchange rate

Question:
Do we need a visa to travel to Oman from Malaysia?
Answer:
Yes, we need a visa to travel to Oman. ]]> 2019-06-11 06:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/366858809 Mauritius in East Africa 11 June 2019 peieelepieee https://padlet.com/peieelepieee/qurnf3hqz2z3/wish/366869232 Geographical Features
1. Population 1 million
2. Made up of Indians, East Africans, European Chinese
3. Religion: Hindu Majority
4. Currency: Mauritian Rupees
5. 1 USD= 35.55 Rs, 1MYR= 8.54 Rupees
6. Timezone: UTC +4
Extreme Points
7. Highest point - Piton de la Petite Riviere Noire
8. ITA 1342000 in 2017
9. ITR 1748000USD in 2017
10. Tourism Profile: most tourists are from France
11. Most tourists come for holiday, business trip and honeymoon.
12. Port Louis is the capital city
Unique Selling Points
- The West & South- West (driest area in the island)
- One Eye (surfing)
- Le Morne Brabant (beaches, sea sports, kitesurfing, windsurfing)
- Tamarin and Black River (surfing and fishing)
- Nature Parks (Safari)
- Port Louis
- La Place D’Ames
- Port Louis Theatre
- Aapravasi Ghat
- The bank of Mauritius Museum
- Marie Reine de la Paix

13. Tourism Trends
- Eco-Tourism (one of the rarest flora and fauna)
- Surfing and adventure tourism

14. SWOT Analysis
Strength
- initiatives for a greener destination
- Good Infrastructure
- Good relationship with France
Weakness
- Lack of accessibility
- long flight hour from Malaysia
Opportunities
- branding opportunities
- developing their markets
- developing more tourism products
Threats
- weather and hurricanes
- competition from similar islands nearby

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