Abstract:
This independent study aimed to study the Factors Affecting the Financial Institution in Chiang Rai towards Meeting Venue Selection. To study marketing mix with entrepreneurs meeting venue in Chiang Rai Province. Questionnaire were used to survey 47 bank manager in Chiang Rai District. The obtained data were analyzed by computer analysis package whereas descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean and cross tab to explain data
The study on the behavior to select the meeting venue in Muang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province. The most banks preferred to use venue in the North. The province received the most attention is Chiang Mai. The budget for each meeting is 50,001-100,000 Baht. The important motivation towards meeting venue selection is a convenient trip. The marketing mix factors that influence the decision of the financial institution in Chiang Rai towards meeting venue selection are the distribution channel factor (Place), Price factor, Product and service factor and Promotion factor respectively. Suggestions are as followed:
Distribution Channel (Place): should have the convenience of travelling including its location should have the facilities to accommodate the needs of customers
Price: To increase number of customer, it is necessary to do price adjustment according to season or customers needs, set contract for price discounting for all target customer in comparison with the competitors.
Produce and service: Features meeting with the theme and décor that meet the needs of target customers as well as a variety of support service such as food, coffee break and special events to attract customers to the service.
Promotion and marketing promotional activities are planned in the future by making the package for a group of target customers is keeping customers, coupled with confidence for customer to use the service regularly.