4. SWOT Analysis
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Strength
⢠Natural Beauty (is
already associated
with tourism)
⢠Pollution Free
⢠Away from hustle
and bustle of the
city
⢠Rich History and
Heritage
⢠Agriculturally
Viable Option- Silk
Cotton, Turmeric
and Alley Cropping
⢠Close to
Chittagong
Weakness
⢠Lack of Security
and Safety
⢠Bad Transportation
Network
⢠Not enough Food
and
Accommodation
facilities, very few
and highly priced
hotels
⢠Locals are
distrusting
towards
mainstream
government
activities
Opportunities
⢠Biggest âPlausibleâ
Tourist Hub, if
awareness can be
created
⢠Untapped natural
Resources
⢠Differentiating Factor:
Adventure Tourism,
view into diverse local
culture & Novelty
⢠Handicraft- local
factors can be used
⢠Infrastructure is
improving
⢠Sustainable Agro-structure
can be and is
being developed
⢠Lots of room for Job
Creation
Threats
⢠Fear of safety in
the minds of the
tourists
⢠There was wide-spread
unrest in
the district
⢠Most people do
âjhummâ chaash or
slash-and-burn
farming which is
reducing fertility of
soil and may cause
a loss in livelihood
of people
5. Lack of Problem Identification
proper
communica
tion
link/infrastr
ucture
Diluted Brand
Image of
Bandarban as
âa tourist
spotâ
Lack of
proper
accommo
dation
Locals not
welcome
towards
change
Security
& Safety
problem
Not enough
activities
other than
sight-seeing
No
sustainable
agro
production
Not
enough
Human
Resources
⢠Lack of proper communication,
food, accommodation, safety
and security L
A â˘Agricultural Underutilization
C government
K ⢠Knowledge is Unclear
⢠Collective distrust towards the
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
7. Buyerâs Behavior
Of Tourists:
Security Problems
Accommodation and Food Problems
Transportation links
Adventure seeking people go there
Tourists get a feel of serene tourism away from mass tourism
Of Businesses:
Mostly Untapped
Resources are not considered as plausible raw materials for
production
Agriculture of this district is not branded
Jum chash is slowly dying out so they are looking for
alternative sources of food
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
10. Segmentation
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Geographic
Segmentation
of local Tourists
Local
Urban
Semi-Urban
International
11. Segmentation
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Disposable Income of
local Tourists
High
Disposable
Income
Low
Disposable
Income
Medium
Disposable
Income
12. Segmentation
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Age: 8-15
⢠THE
IRRELEVANT
VOICES
⢠Middle School
Goers
⢠They understand
the concepts of
vacations and
actually voice their
desires to go to a
specific place but
because of their
age, their parents
ignore them
⢠23% of the total
populace
Age: 16-20
⢠THE
INFLUENCERS
⢠High School
Goers
⢠On family
vacations their
preferred place to
go is usually the
place parents go
to
⢠Early impact on
this segment will
be fruitful in the
future
⢠15% of the total
populace
Age: 20-25
⢠JUST DO-ERS!
⢠University goers
⢠Go to plenty of
vacations with
friends
⢠Independent
⢠Loves
adventures, thrill
seeking
⢠Wants novelty for
new life
experiences
⢠17% of the total
populace
Age: 26-45
⢠FAMILY GUYS
⢠Job holders or
married with
family
⢠Go to plenty of
vacations with
colleagues and
family
⢠Wants novelty
⢠35% of the total
populace
46+
⢠THE
CHILLAXERS
⢠Retired
⢠Wants relaxing
places
⢠Doesnât care
much about
novelty or
adventure
⢠10% of the total
populace
13. Bangladeshi
Locals
Youth (16-25)
32% of population
52.3 million
Rapid Market
Expansion
High or Medium
Disposable
Income
Seeks Novelty
Target Group 1
Urban and Semi
Urban
Looks for
Adventure and
Thrills
Wants new Life
Experiences
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
14. Target Group 1
Bangladeshi
Locals
By-Gone Youth
(25-45)
35% of population
57.2 million
Rapid Market
Expansion
High or Medium
Disposable
Income
Seeks Novelty
Urban and Semi
Urban
Looks for
Relaxation
Wants new Life
Experiences
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
15. Target Group for Businesses
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Service
Manufacturing
Agriculture
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Transportation
Food (local
delicacies)
Hotels & Tourist
Guides
River Cruise &
Adventure
Sports
Handicraft
Pillows and
Mattress
manufacturers
Pharmaceuticals
(Diuretics), Soap,
Fertilizers (All
from Silk Cotton)
Food and
Beverage (Alley
Cropping and
Turmeric)
Farmers of Food
(includes fruits
and turmeric)
Silk Cotton and
Flowers
18. Place
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
All Over BD
(Urban and Semi
Urban Areas)
Universities
Work Places
Virtual
Electronic
Network
Businesses for
B2B
19. Price
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Make more expensive
than mass tourism
Medium to high
Income group
Eco-tourism
20. Promotion
Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Social
Media
Print Ads
Promoting Bandarban
Tourism
Brochures
Direct
Selling
Radio Ads
TV
Media
Billboards
25. Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Create Liason &
Connection
Phase # 1
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Foundation
Phase
Improve
Infrastructure
and Security
with locals
Reach out to
Primary and
Manufacturing
business
Implementation
of Alley
farming
26. Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Phase # 1 breakdown
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
⢠Community policing
⢠Improve the roads to the major locations
Improve Infrastructure
& Security
⢠Most Important
⢠Promote the idea that we are providing for them
for following their own culture
Create Liason and
Connection with Locals
⢠PRAN who already acquire turmeric
⢠Pharmaceuticals & Users of silk cotton
Reaching out to
Primary &
Manufacturing Business
⢠Tropical fruits, Rubber and Silk Cotton
Implementation of
Alley farming
27. Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Phase # 2
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
Bridging
Phase
Reach out to
Tourism &
Hospitality
Comprehensive
Campaign
promoting
Bandarban as
SAFE
Developing the
infra-structure
for Handicrafts
Social Media
Campaign
28. Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Phase #2 Breakdown
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
⢠Reaching out to the hotels with the entire plan while
encouraging local investment
⢠Reaching out to chain food places
Reach out to Tourism &
Hospitality
⢠Video promoting the idea of a SAFE Bandarban
⢠Similar ads given in Print Media
Campaign Promoting
Bandarban as SAFE
⢠Develop a network with the local handicrafts makers
⢠Develop showrooms where they can be gathered and sold
Develop the infra-structure
for Handicrafts
Social Media Campaign ⢠Trip to the clouds
30. Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Phase #3 Breakdown
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
⢠Highlight the trekking, river-rafting options
⢠Highlighting the highest peaks of the country
⢠Social Media Campaign: #RediscoveredBandarban
Promote Adventure
⢠Ecotourism ensures natural beauty is maintained, which would be
ruined through mass tourism
⢠Eco Parks and the âVILLAGE OF THE ORIGINALSâ
Promote Ecotourism:
Experience and Eco-park
⢠8 travel shows featuring the 8 major attractions of bandarbans
shown in prime-time over two months Travel Show
⢠Promoting the indigenous culture as it is Unique in Bandarban
⢠Social Media Campaign: Selfie with the originals
Promote Indigenous
culture of Bandarban
36. Industry Analysis &
Market Understanding
Monitoring & Evaluation
Buyerâs Behavior TG Identification Marketing Mix Branding Campaign Feasibility
Monitoring &
Evaluation
⢠Alley farming progress
⢠Number of new investors in the area Phase 1
⢠A survey at the end of the campaign to understand the perception
of Bandarbanâs safety among the populace
⢠Number of Hotels, restaurants and transportation facilities
⢠Participants in the social media campaign Phase 2
⢠Number of Actual Tourists
⢠Number of people participating in the social media campaign Phase 3