In this case study based exercise, you will apply the knowledge you have gained about distribution, revenue and demand management to a ‘real’ world case – Hotel “De l'étoile” - a prestigious upmarket internationally branded property in Paris that to the outside world seems to be doing well but is in fact unprofitable for its owner.
This course is part of the Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management Specialization
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ESSEC Business School
For over a century, ESSEC has been developing a state-of-the-art educational program that gives the individual pride of place in its learning model, promoting the values of freedom, openness, innovation and responsibility. Preparing future managers to reconcile personal interests with collective responsibility, giving consideration to the common good in their decision-making, and weighing economic challenges against the social costs are some of the objectives ESSEC has set for itself. Its ultimate goal? To create a global world that has meaning for us all.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Situational analysis
In the module we will examine the very interesting case of Hotel de l’Etoile, a family owned, internationally branded, 300-bedroom hotel in the heart of Paris France. Although outwardly very successful, the property is struggling with profitability - something that owner Greg Sayer feels might be connected with its distribution, revenue management and demand management strategy....More information will be released progressively as you complete the assignments. Please, see the "Resources" tab of the videos unlocked after you will have done our peer assessment.
Questionning the brand?
Having completed your analysis, you should make a clear recommendation as to what the owners should do with regard to the brand in order to improve performance.
Recommendations to the board Family
Having completed your analysis and had feedback from your peers, it’s now time to make your recommendation as to what the hotel should actually do.
Implementation of the strategy
Assuming that the board approves your recommendation, and having had feedback from your peer, you next need to assess the operational implications of implementing your strategy.
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM HÔTEL “DE L'ÉTOILE” - A HOTEL IN CRISIS?
I have learned so much through this Capstone project. How to apply the RM in a hotel scenario from concept to analyzing to implementation. Thank you Coursera for this wonderful learning platform.
Good introduction and interesting practical exercises during the last week. A lot of good content, lot of work and good reward at the end!
Thank you ESSEC Business School for the Hospitality Management course. It was a remarkable learning journey. All the best.
Not that many people gave helpful feedback to me about my project, but I would still recommend this course.
About the Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management Specialization
Market hospitality services, manage demand, and optimize revenue.

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