W6_OKIEMUTE ODUDU_ WHERE TO SPEND MY NEXT VACATION

Problem Definition

I have had a hectic workload since the beginning of the year and I am seriously considering a nice location to spend my upcoming holiday. As a result, I am considering a location outside Nigeria for the first time, and the thought that quickly came to my mind is either Asia or USA, in additional, I may still going to a nice location I haven’t been to in Nigeria.

Alternative Locations for Vacation
1. Alternative1- A place I have not visited in Nigeria
2. Alternative 2- U.S.A
3. Alternative 3- Indonesia

Outcome of the Alternatives
Carrying detailed enquiry on each of the alternatives produces the given outcome for each destination

1. Alternative1- A place I have not visited in Nigeria.
I have been spending most of my holidays in Nigeria and as such, I am less thrilled spending the next one in the country. However, a new location in Nigeria would still be attractive, and the following are some of the realities in Nigeria.
- cheap vacation cost, since I am resident in Nigeria
- few places of interest
- My boss might easily reach me for work related issues.

2. Alternative 2- U.S.A
-expensive transportation
- most travelling agencies are offering a range of $3,200 - $4,000 for a 2-week all expense holiday in the U.S.A
- cheap hotels and meals
- numerous choice places of interest
- gain new experience: I have never been to the U.S once
- meet diverse people

3. Alternative 3- Indonesia
- cheaper hotels
- most travelling agencies are offering a range of $3,000 - $3,500 for a 2-week all expense holiday in Indonesia
- choice places of interest
- less places of interest
- less fun and excitement because Indonesia society is about the same as Nigeria in terms of corruption
- opportunity to meet diverse people e.g. Dr Paul .D. Giammalvo of AACE

Selection Criteria
I. cost of vacation should not be too expensive. Must be less than $4,500
II. availability of choice places of interest
III. new experience (first time experience)
IV. meet diverse people and culture

Analysis of Alternatives
Below is the analysis for each alternative based on the above selection criteria.
- Nigeria offers no new experience for me.
- Though it would be a first time experience visiting either the U.S or Indonesia, America would offer much fun and excitement
- The cost difference between the destination offered for U.S.A and Indonesia is quite small, making the U.S.A to have more value for money
- Visiting Indonesia would offer me the opportunity of meeting Dr. Paul Giammalvo, while I may have a chance of stumbling onto President Obama

Preferred Alternative
The result of the above analysis shows the U.S.A as the preferred destination for my plan vacation. Though the difference in cost between the U.S.A and Indonesia is small, U.S.A would provide more satisfaction.

Performance Monitoring
I would engage the services of only reputable travel and holiday agency for my trip.

References
1. Motherland Attraction – Tourist Attractions (www.motherlandnigeria.com)
2. Tourism Indonesia (tourismindonesia.com)
3. Travel Destinations- USA Travel and Tourism Guide (www.usatourist.com)