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Hoshi Ryokan: The World’s Oldest Family Firm and the First Female Succession in 1,305 years

By  Morten Bennedsen,  Kengo Itoh,  Mark Stabile,  Brian Henry
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The case is about the Hoshi Ryokan, a hot springs hotel in Japan established more than 1,300 years ago, that is among the world’s oldest family enterprises. Owned and managed by a descendant (or adopted son) of the founder for 46 generations, it is a popular with domestic and international tourists alike.

    Published 06 Jul 2023

    Reference 6831

    Length 8 page(s)

    Topic Family Business

    Region Asia

    Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism

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    Hoshi Ryokan: The World’s Oldest Family Firm and the First Female Succession in 1,305 years

    By  Morten Bennedsen,  Kengo Itoh,  Mark Stabile,  Brian Henry
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    The case is about the Hoshi Ryokan, a hot springs hotel in Japan established more than 1,300 years ago, that is among the world’s oldest family enterprises. Owned and managed by a descendant (or adopted son) of the founder for 46 generations, it is a popular with domestic and international tourists alike.
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      Kuoni: Missing the Digital Boat - The Downfall of an Icon in the Travel Industry

      By  Joerg Niessing,  Jan Sedlacek,  Lisa Simone Duke
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      !!!Supporting slides are available for instructors under the “Teaching note" button!!!

        Published 21 Feb 2019

        Reference 6427

        Length 16 page(s)

        Topic Marketing

        Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism

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        Kuoni: Missing the Digital Boat - The Downfall of an Icon in the Travel Industry

        By  Joerg Niessing,  Jan Sedlacek,  Lisa Simone Duke
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        !!!Supporting slides are available for instructors under the “Teaching note" button!!!
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          Blue Ocean Hackathon: Market Creation in a Highly Competitive Industry

          By  W. Chan Kim,  Renée Mauborgne,  Oh Young Koo
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          This highly engaging strategy formulation exercise allows participant to unlock their creativity through the systematic five-step process of blue ocean shift. We reverse the learning process of case method by combining it with a group exercise.

            Published 25 Jun 2018

            Reference 6422

            Length 10 page(s)

            Topic Strategy

            Region Asia

            Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism

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            Blue Ocean Hackathon: Market Creation in a Highly Competitive Industry

            By  W. Chan Kim,  Renée Mauborgne,  Oh Young Koo
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            This highly engaging strategy formulation exercise allows participant to unlock their creativity through the systematic five-step process of blue ocean shift. We reverse the learning process of case method by combining it with a group exercise.
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              AccorHotels and the Digital Transformation: Enriching Experiences through Content Strategies along the Customer Journey

              By  David Dubois,  Inyoung Chae,  Joerg Niessing,  Jean Wee
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              Read a related Knowledge article "Lessons in Digital Transformation from the Hotel Industry" by David Dubois.

                Published 26 Aug 2016

                Reference 6241

                Length 23 page(s)

                Topic Marketing

                Region Global

                Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism

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                AccorHotels and the Digital Transformation: Enriching Experiences through Content Strategies along the Customer Journey

                By  David Dubois,  Inyoung Chae,  Joerg Niessing,  Jean Wee
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                Read a related Knowledge article "Lessons in Digital Transformation from the Hotel Industry" by David Dubois.
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                  Going Places: The Buy-out of Amadeus Global Travel Distribution

                  By  Michael Prahl,  Nikhil Malik
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                  In 2004, BC Partners is considering an investment in Amadeus, a major IT player in the global airlines and travel industry. In order to win in a very competitive auction BC Partners needs to evaluate two distinct business strategies as to their risk-return profile and impact on financing structure.

                    Published 26 May 2015

                    Reference 6106

                    Length 13 page(s)

                    Topic Entrepreneurship

                    Region Europe

                    Industry Private Equity,  Airlines/Aviation,  Leisure, Travel and Tourism

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                    Going Places: The Buy-out of Amadeus Global Travel Distribution

                    By  Michael Prahl,  Nikhil Malik
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                    In 2004, BC Partners is considering an investment in Amadeus, a major IT player in the global airlines and travel industry. In order to win in a very competitive auction BC Partners needs to evaluate two distinct business strategies as to their risk-return profile and impact on financing structure.
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                      Ricardo Semler: A Revolutionary Model of Leadership

                      By  William Maddux,  Roderick Swaab,  Betania Tanure,  Elin Williams
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                      The case follows the story of Brazilian business leader, Ricardo Semler, who took the family marine-pump business, Semco, to multi-national, multi-sector success. To do so, Ricardo Semler dramatically changed his own leadership style by relinquishing control and working less hard, and subsequently transformed the culture at Semco via a radical process of workplace democratisation.

                        Published 28 Apr 2014

                        Reference 5982

                        Length 12 page(s)

                        Topic Leadership & Organisations

                        Region South America

                        Industry Education Management,  Leisure, Travel and Tourism,  Banking

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                        Ricardo Semler: A Revolutionary Model of Leadership

                        By  William Maddux,  Roderick Swaab,  Betania Tanure,  Elin Williams
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                        The case follows the story of Brazilian business leader, Ricardo Semler, who took the family marine-pump business, Semco, to multi-national, multi-sector success. To do so, Ricardo Semler dramatically changed his own leadership style by relinquishing control and working less hard, and subsequently transformed the culture at Semco via a radical process of workplace democratisation.
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