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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.
Reference 6831
Published 06 Jul 2023
Length 8 page(s)
Topic Family Business
Region Asia
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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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Reference 6427
Published 21 Feb 2019
Length 16 page(s)
Topic Marketing
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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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.
Reference 6422
Published 25 Jun 2018
Length 10 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Asia
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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.
Read a related Knowledge article "Lessons in Digital Transformation from the Hotel Industry" by David Dubois.
Reference 6241
Published 26 Aug 2016
Length 23 page(s)
Topic Marketing
Region Global
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Read a related Knowledge article "Lessons in Digital Transformation from the Hotel Industry" by David Dubois.
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.
Reference 6106
Published 26 May 2015
Length 13 page(s)
Topic Entrepreneurship
Region Europe
Industry Private Equity, Airlines/Aviation, Leisure, Travel and Tourism
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.
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.
Reference 5982
Published 28 Apr 2014
Length 12 page(s)
Region South America
Industry Education Management, Leisure, Travel and Tourism, Banking
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.
!Xaus Lodge is a community owned tourism facility in the Kagaladi Transfrontier Park, built to settle post-apartheid claims related to land seizures. The revival of the facility by Transfrontier Parks Destinations, a for-profit firm that also seeks to create a positive social impact, is the focus of the case.
Reference 5936
Published 27 May 2013
Length 5 page(s)
Topic Entrepreneurship
Region Other Regions
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
!Xaus Lodge is a community owned tourism facility in the Kagaladi Transfrontier Park, built to settle post-apartheid claims related to land seizures. The revival of the facility by Transfrontier Parks Destinations, a for-profit firm that also seeks to create a positive social impact, is the focus of the case.
The case follows the progress of a year-long multi-module 'Make a Difference' programme for all 70 employees of Best Western Italy, the European operations and reservations centre for Best Western International, a global hotel group.
Reference 5919
Published 28 Jan 2013
Length 12 page(s)
Region Europe
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
The case follows the progress of a year-long multi-module 'Make a Difference' programme for all 70 employees of Best Western Italy, the European operations and reservations centre for Best Western International, a global hotel group.
The case follows the progress of a year-long multi-module 'Make a Difference' programme for all 70 employees of Best Western Italy, the European operations and reservations centre for Best Western International, a global hotel group.
Reference 5919
Published 29 Jan 2013
Length 8 page(s)
Region Europe
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
The case follows the progress of a year-long multi-module 'Make a Difference' programme for all 70 employees of Best Western Italy, the European operations and reservations centre for Best Western International, a global hotel group.
The case follows the progress of a year-long multi-module 'Make a Difference' programme for all 70 employees of Best Western Italy, the European operations and reservations centre for Best Western International, a global hotel group.
Reference 5919
Published 29 Jan 2013
Length 6 page(s)
Region Europe
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
The case follows the progress of a year-long multi-module 'Make a Difference' programme for all 70 employees of Best Western Italy, the European operations and reservations centre for Best Western International, a global hotel group.
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has witnessed rapid development in recent decades. As its physical, economic and demographic landscapes evolve, the time has come to reflect on the challenges and opportunities ahead. This case illustrates the establishment and achievements of the Office of the Brand of Abu Dhabi (OBAD).
Reference 5671
Published 22 Feb 2010
Length 18 page(s)
Region Middle-East
Industry Leisure, Travel and Tourism
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has witnessed rapid development in recent decades. As its physical, economic and demographic landscapes evolve, the time has come to reflect on the challenges and opportunities ahead. This case illustrates the establishment and achievements of the Office of the Brand of Abu Dhabi (OBAD).
The case introduces Mounir Neamatalla, President of the private Egyptian firm Environmental Quality International (EQI), who has invested in a sustainable development project in the beautiful Siwa oasis, near the Egyptian-Libyan border.
Reference 5607
Published 30 Apr 2009
Length 9 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region Other Regions
The case introduces Mounir Neamatalla, President of the private Egyptian firm Environmental Quality International (EQI), who has invested in a sustainable development project in the beautiful Siwa oasis, near the Egyptian-Libyan border.