There are an increasing number of Singapore travellers who are going overseas for plastic surgeries, which contributes to the sharp rise of medical/wellness tourism. As Chan Brother Travel is a travel agency that provides tour packages for Singaporeans, it is important for them to have a better understanding of the Singaporeans’ current travel trends and behaviors, so that they are able to take advantage of the opportunities presented. The two trends that will be covered in this essay are the increase in demand for plastic surgery and the use of technology in plastic surgery sought by Singaporeans, which Chan Brother Travel should take note of.
Firstly, there is a significant increase in demand for oversea plastic surgery amongst Singaporeans.
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This results in reliance through technology and clinics in Singapore counterpart for scheduling appointments at South Korea. A mother and two daughters, who went for plastic surgery in South Korea, stated that there is a great volume of online information exchange, such as reviews and discussion forums where similar past experiences and procedures were shared amongst members. Such exchanges provide advices on things to look out for or help to answer other members’ enquiries. They can also make an online appointment with South Korea plastic surgeons to discuss about their treatments. (Soh, 2013) Furthermore, Chung (2014) stated that online services such as medical portal helps Singaporeans to contact South Korea plastic surgery clinics at ease. In addition, South Korean affiliated clinics in Singapore offer concierge services, helping Singaporeans to schedule appointments overseas. Singaporeans are also making use of technology such as beauty mobile applications to modify their facial features, which contribute to the rise of plastic surgery. They are researching online such as blog reviews and clinics’ website for more information on plastic surgery. (Varma, 2016) This shows that the use of technology provides more convenience for them in information search and decision-making concerning plastic surgery. Technology not only brought convenience, it also helps them to save costs on longer period of travel and accommodations. Overall, all three articles show that Singaporeans are relying on technology or affiliated clinics in Singapore to make an appointment for overseas plastic surgery. Hence, Chan Brother Travel should leverage on their website and social media platforms to reach out and bring awareness to their innovative travel package. By focusing on its target market’s information search behavior and adjust its communication accordingly, Chan Brother Travel will benefit
China Men - The Brother in Vietnam & nbsp; In her tale, "The Brother in Vietnam," author Maxine Hong Kingston relates the drastic misinterpretation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" on the part of the "brother's" students. It is clear to the reader that their disillusioned thoughts and ideas of the world were instilled in their vulnerable minds by their own parents at young ages, an occurrence that still takes place in our society today. In his account of the situation, the brother first clearly makes a note that these confused and suspicious students comprise not one of his elementary classes, but rather his only non-remedial class. From this he is evidently implying that one would expect a heightened ability to understand and more accurately analyze the power and beauty of great literature on the part of the students. Thus from the beginning, the reader is alerted to the fact that their confusion the students perceive this Shakespearean tragedy as a horror story, the mere thought of it shadowed in their minds by fear. They see the Montagues and Capulets as families driven mad; Verona as a plague-infested country where killing and marriage take place in dark regions alike. They infer from it that young love is dangerous, and by reading of a suicide made possible by a potion that was initially intended to preserve tender love instead of stealing it, their notions that there is evil in everything seem The brother, frustrated and upset, is unable to "shift the emphasis" that the play has left on these youths, and he feels that he is to blame for "spoil[ing] the love story for a generation of students. " The reader looking on from the outside, however, is able to see that the brother could not have prevented this warped learning no matter how hard he tried. For it seems that the fault lies in the parents of these young people, who were continually planting seeds of suspicion and fear in their children's vulnerable minds. In fact, as we look back on the author's former accounts as a child, it seems that these Chinese parents told their children lies more often than the actual truth. told by her mother that their religion was Chinese. She further remembers her parents having claimed upon the birth of her younger brother, which she had secretly witnessed, that the infant had been miraculously discovered "naked under a pine tree" on Christmas Day. Still perhaps the most disturbing of all is the author's recollection of the war through the eyes of her younger self. Her memories are uncannily realistic and vivid; nevertheless, she was, on more than one occasion, told by her mother that what as a young girl. However, to any reader, it is evident that these are not, and can in no way be mere "scary movie flashbacks." As a result, we are left asking ourselves why any parent would teach their children what they know is untrue. In the case of a war, it is somewhat easier to comprehend the desperation of parents to hold their families together from the tearing claws of battle. And if it will prove to be the only glue that will preserve the family structure, such lying seems more acceptable.
The Chinese New year marks a time of celebration, tradition, and new beginnings. The Chinese people celebrate their hard work during this time by resting and enjoying time with family. The tradition to rest, and close businesses is so that luck may come upon them for the upcoming year. In the novel, Donald Duk written by Frank Chin the Duk family takes these traditions very seriously. They are a Chinese family living in America, in the Chinatown district of San Francisco where this novel takes place. The Duk family has immigrated to San Francisco however their children including the protagonist, Donald Duk was born in America. Donald is an eleven-year-old boy who struggles with his overwhelming need to be American and his undeniable Chinese
All through time, successive generations have rebelled against the values and traditions of their elders. In all countries, including China, new generations have sought to find a different path than that of their past leaders. Traditional values become outdated and are replaced with what the younger society deems as significant. Family concentrates on this very subject. In the novel, three brothers struggle against the outdated Confucian values of their elders. Alike in their dislike of the traditional Confucian system of their grandfather, yet very different in their interactions with him and others, begin to reach beyond the ancient values of Confucianism and strive for a breath of freedom. Their struggles against the old values lead to pain, suffering and eventually achievement for the three of them, however at a harsh price for two brothers.
In this quote written by Miriam Adeney, the author talks about how the feeling of homeliness is hard to achieve once a person travels and gets to meet new people; since that person has started building relationships with them, whether as a friend, a family member, a significant other, or someone who has meaning to their life. When the bonds are created with these new people, the emotion love is starting to develop. As well as a homely feeling is created within these tight bonds causing emotions to override the ability for one to reason. This quote allows the reader to connect with the meaning that the author is trying to portray by using humanly emotions to tie the audience in.
I remember the change from using pen for essay papers in old times to computer-typing essay now in today makes a difference. Even for the business in today’s world, it is important. What I learned from TIM 302, Information Systems Technology, Professor Lawler had been talked about technological innovation had a great impact to travel agency, hotels, and restaurants. A lot of travel agency was shut down because lesser and lesser people would need someone to plan for their trip, buying flight tickets, or make hotel reservations because the internet makes this world simpler for the new generation, but the Baby Boomer and the Generation X, as what I talked about a generation will end, the business should keep in updated in order to survive in this industry. What I saw in the Air & Sea Travel Center, they do have the use of telephone for communication, they have shared various tour information, they have printer and fax. Although, the business website has various updated tour information, but online user is not able to book the tour through the website that they need to meet the Tour consultant in person in order to purchase the tour package. As social media becoming a tool to attracting new customer, Air & Sea Travel Center should improve social relationship with online users. When I look at the reviews on yelp.com, there are couple 1 or 2-star review about the business, I saw most of other organization would
My research paper will explain the benefits of plastic surgery. People often have a lot of doubt when it comes to plastic surgery, but it can actually have many positive attributes, both physically and psychologically such as improving one’s health, lifestyle, and confidence
Some people’s obsession with plastic surgery is obviously getting out of control. It starts with only getting one thing fixed or corrected but then quickly escalates and before you know it, a face that once was all-flesh turns into plastic. According to a study conducted by Nigel Mercer (2009), “The number of official cosmetic surgeries has more than tripled to 34,000 since 2003”. The two reasons why plastic surgery should be banned are because of its high health risks, and because of the additional pressure it puts on people to look picture-perfect.
In Pa Chin's Family, he portrays a traditional Confucian family battling to keep their traditions and their way of life in tact, amidst the deep upheaval and civil disorder gripping China. Pa Chin clearly portrays a family of which the Venerable Master Kao rules supreme at the expense of his family. The Kao family runs into several set backs such as suicide, death, depression, unhappy marriages, family conflict, and lack of respect for elders that undoubtedly lead to the unraveling of the Kao family. One significant reason the Kao family fails to maintain its integrity and way of life is because of the clash between Confusion traditionalism and Chinese cultural modernization. One of the main driving forces in disruption in Kao family tradition would have to be the rebellious youth, Chueh-min, Chueh-hui, and Chin in particular.
In Asia, cosmetic surgery has become more popular, and countries such as China, India and Thailand have become some of the main cosmetic surgery markets in Asia, in particular for “affordable breast augmentation and sex reassignment surgery, with international patients coming from Australia, Europe and neighboring Asian countries” (Riggs).
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Cosmetic surgery, also known as Aesthetic plastic surgery, consists of common procedures such as breast implants and liposuction, to more exotic procedures such as buttock lifts and cheek implants. Some other cosmetic surgery procedures often performed may include Rhinoplasty (nose job), reconstruction of the mouth or chin, and the removal of wrinkles or blemishes. Now, plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery are two different things; plastic surgery is performed for medical purposes while cosmetic surgery is strictly to correct a perceived flaw in one’s physical appearance. This procedure has become a large part of a teenagers attempt to achieve the ideal beauty being portrayed in today’s media all over the world. In 2008, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery, nearly 48,000 participants in cosmetic surgery were of the age 18 or under. That total includes only invasive procedures, during which surgeons cut into a patient's tissue. It does not include nonsurgical cosmetic procedures such as Botox injections or laser hair removal. The total number of operations spiked in 2003, having 66,142 surgeries performed on those aged 18 and younger, and then fell in 2006 to 40,464 surgeries. Overall, 50,066 cosmet...
...tives and misconceptions to be a part of their trips nations and their cultures will continue to be misrepresented. The negative aspects of travel are found in Columbus ‘exploration of the Americas, the conquest of Vietnam in the film The Apocalypse Now: Redux, Caribbean’s migration to London in The Lonely Londoners. But if travelers became more self aware perhaps more trips would be like self-defining like Stella’s in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Travel is an essential part of our lives and it will only be a positive part if we allow ourselves and our minds to be open to other nations and their cultures.
Marketing Malta to Different Segments: How Medical Tourism Fits within MTA's Marketing Strategy. N.p.: n.p., 2011. PDF.
OSIM is a prominent wellness equipment provider in the health and wellness industry. Our equipment aims to facilitate stress reduction among the affluent working population, mainly aged 30-55. Although wellness equipment sales have slumped due to the prevalence of alternatives such as nutritional supplements and gym membership, the wellness industry as a whole has experienced massive growth in the recent years. This leads us to our first trend in wellness tourism; the growing demand for customised wellness treatments. However, Singapore’s wellness industry is not as widely established or sought after and requires further improvement. In addition, our wellness treatments mainly revolve around spas and yoga centres. This has resulted in Singapore lagging behind when it comes to the second trend where wellness