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Ma. Cherry May G. Vicente BSHRM3-C ARTICLE 3.

FREEDOM FROM TORTURE

Points to Consider . The hotel s age a hotel new in the late 1970s is not new now. Does that matter? . Its location the Bay Area was in a downward business cycle. Is that cause for alarm? Shouldn t trends be anticipated? . Management contract could the management company be to blame? . Target markets what are the pros and cons of relying exclusively on two market segments? . Ownership accountability to the owners only when a hotel performs poorly is common. What can be done to improve the relationship? . Competition how is supply and demand affected? What impact do the new hotel product types have on the Star? . Management style is it reasonable for a hotel general manager to be involved in sales and marketing? When is new leadership most needed when the hotel performs well, or poorly? . Sales direction Frank Nevins spent a lot of time cultivating a slumping market. Was that the best use of his time? How might he better direct his sales efforts? . Advertising what kinds of advertising, if any, could be incorporated into the new plan? Use these points as a guide to developing your own plan. Share the results with others and see what different ideas you all can come up with.

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