Strategic Management Process in Hospitality Industry: Presented by
Strategic Management Process in Hospitality Industry: Presented by
Strategic Management Process in Hospitality Industry: Presented by
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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
Competition: The hotel industry in India is highly fragmented with numerous small and unorganized players dominating
the market. It has witnessed a shift in favour of the mid-market and budget hotel segments, along with the development of
hotel aggregators in the budget segment that has led the massive and unorganized hotel industry towards consolidation.
Regulations: There are a total of 32 licenses / regulations required to open and operate a hotel in India. These regulations
are for establishment and commissioning of hotel, the operation, management, and maintenance of hotel, taxation,
employment, and contracts in hotel.
Technology:
• Virtual reality - VR enhanced customer experience when exploring the surrounding area. For an average customer, VR
provides more accurate information related to booking a hotel room.
• Big Data - Big data is now a key concept that those in the hospitality sector must be aware of. Moreover, it identifies
patterns and trends in the business. It also brings various benefits to a company. Among these are improvements to
revenue management, targeted marketing, customer experience, additional services, and competition information.
Market Trends:
Conscious travel
Smart rooms and easy integration of systems
Use of AI
Personalized guest experience
Economic trends: In the past years, the rising global tourism fuelled the growth of the hospitality space. Now, it has
spanned into a broader range of services that accommodate the needs of each and every unique traveller. Technology,
affordable transportation, and enriching travel experiences are only some of the factors that have driven global
tourism into its current state.
ARR of the hotel industry in India stood at INR 5,844.81 in FY 2019 as against INR 5,527 in FY 2016, and is
expected to reach INR 6,707.46 by FY 2024, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~3.16% during
the FY 2020-FY 2024 period. RevPAR of Indian hotels stood at ~INR 4,002.76 in FY 2019 and is expected to reach
INR 5,305.91 by FY 2024.
The Taj Hotels: Organization Self-Assessment Resources
Goals Objectives
Their goal is to become the largest hotel brand in the Indian The main objective of Taj is to endorse its corporate
sector and develop into international hotel brand citizenship through the different conglomerates which help
representing its home country. in the construction of the livelihood for the less-advantaged
youth and women.
Organizational goals are to achieve the business and
It his undertaking different steps which boost the service
strategic objectives that define the purpose of Taj Hotel
levels of the people to be in line with the best when
Group.
compared to its competitors.
Their goals are the strategic targets that Taj Hotel Group The service excellence attitude of Taj has its basic
wants to achieve over a period of time. fundamental, delivering services and products through the
staff working in its properties.
Marriott International: Goals & Objectives
Goals Objectives
Their goal is Guest Satisfaction Superiority – Marriott aims to be Organizational objectives for Marriott are the short to medium
the world's leading hotel offering the best service in hospitality. term targets and goals that the organization sets to achieve the
bigger strategic goals set for the long term.
Organizational goals are those business and strategic objectives
that define the purpose of Marriott. The goals of Marriott help The objectives are important in shaping resource allocation
direct its employee behavior, as well as help in directing the within Marriott as well as in determining the policies,
operations of the business in the short term. schedules and processes that are implemented in Marriott.
Components of the goal are: 1) Achievable Components of the objectives are: 1) Specific
2) Time-frame defined 2) Measurable
3) Easy to understand 3) Attainable
4) Easy to communicate 4) Realistic
5) Pragmatic 5) Timely
6) Relation with job tasks
IHCL – The Taj Hotels: Strategy
Growth Strategy: The company aims at working towards deepening guest experience, strengthening market
leadership and achieving transformative growth leading to greater profitability and market leadership.
• Their strategy is three pronged, ”Restructure, Reengineer and Reimagine” their portfolio. They look at embracing
technology and building people capability to deliver enhanced and personalized customer experiences.
• They introduced a new digital solution ‘I-ZEST: IHCL’s Zero-Touch Service Transformation’ which allow guests to
interact and engage with IHCL hotels by minimizing the physical touch, but maximizing quality of service.
• They have an employee loyalty program called as Special thanks and Recognition System (STARS) to acknowledge
and reward hard working employees.
• They have a core value system which include TRUST, AWARENESS and JOY and every employee are gauged on
their value system and adaptability to the company culture.
Marriott International: Strategy
Growth Strategy: The company is aiming to open more than 1700 hotels around the world, their growth is fueled by
the strong profitability of its hotels, its rich loyalty program, lower costs, and the strong confidence of its owners and
franchisees.
• The company operates by providing value for their customers with quality branding options backed by their
business support systems. They continuously respond to the evolving preferences and lifestyles of travelers.
• The growth can be seen via their loyalty program “Marriott Bonvoy” which had a strong 141 million members by
the end of 2019.
• The company ensures that they provide a work environment where the emotional, physical and financial needs
matter. They call it “TAKECARE”.
• They follow the policy of “Putting People First” and this begins with their employees who are taught to pursue
excellence, act with integrity and embracing change.
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