Macro environment
Macro environment, one of the three key elements of the marketing environment explains the influences of broader societal forces. These major external forces are not controllable, but being aware of the environmental factors and its changes will be of great advantage for growing the business (Angela, 2012).
In the travel business, the operation does not depend only on the internal functioning but is also affected by external factors. Wotif is also affected by these internal and external factors. Macro environmental analysis is needed for Wotif to achieve their goals, increase their profit and improve their current strategies.
Political factors:
Political factors hugely affect the tourism business. It is important to analyse the political factors in order for Wotif to increase its growth and keep its hold on the market.
Australia is known to be one of the world’s largest capitalist economies. It has a politically stable environment.
The Australian government is working towards increasing its tourism industry growth and potential by their Tourism 2020 strategy.
Economic factors:
Purchasing power of individuals is affected due to economic factors. The Australian economy is dominated by the service sector and it contributes to 68% of the GDP. Australia's GDP in the first quarter of 2014 increased by 1.10 percent compared to the previous quarter.
The inflation rate was at 2.5% in 2013 and is expected to rise to 2.7% in 2014. The unemployment rate increased to 6.4%, highest since June 2002.
The retail market has been facing tough times since the past 5 years. Conservatism has been the trend among Australians. Also, RBA has kept high interest rates which means you can get good returns from depositing the money in the bank. Households have reduced their expenditure and they prefer to save rather than spend.
The Australian dollar is weak compared to its peak period in 2011 against US dollar but still it has been strong over the past 6-7 years which has led to a
In the travel business, the operation does not depend only on the internal functioning but is also affected by external factors. Wotif is also affected by these internal and external factors. Macro environmental analysis is needed for Wotif to achieve their goals, increase their profit and improve their current strategies.
Political factors:
Political factors hugely affect the tourism business. It is important to analyse the political factors in order for Wotif to increase its growth and keep its hold on the market.
Australia is known to be one of the world’s largest capitalist economies. It has a politically stable environment.
The Australian government is working towards increasing its tourism industry growth and potential by their Tourism 2020 strategy.
Economic factors:
Purchasing power of individuals is affected due to economic factors. The Australian economy is dominated by the service sector and it contributes to 68% of the GDP. Australia's GDP in the first quarter of 2014 increased by 1.10 percent compared to the previous quarter.
The inflation rate was at 2.5% in 2013 and is expected to rise to 2.7% in 2014. The unemployment rate increased to 6.4%, highest since June 2002.
The retail market has been facing tough times since the past 5 years. Conservatism has been the trend among Australians. Also, RBA has kept high interest rates which means you can get good returns from depositing the money in the bank. Households have reduced their expenditure and they prefer to save rather than spend.
The Australian dollar is weak compared to its peak period in 2011 against US dollar but still it has been strong over the past 6-7 years which has led to a
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