Why there has been a decline in the pub industry? Why beer is most affected? Did tax play a role?   The pubs in the United Kingdom are termed as ‘the heart of England’. The bars in the nation serve drinks as a part of an establishment such as hotels, restaurants, universities, etc. or independently as wine bars, style bars, private membership bars, etc....

The asset light model is a business strategy, where an organisation focus on growth with relatively low capital investment. This results in capital efficiency by focusing capital on core assets and result in the best return for investors. This is achieved through a reduction in spending on owning a network, infrastructure and manpower by outsourcing, licensing or asset sharing, etc. While an...

Traditionally, the hotel industry has catered to the lodging, dining and other amenities of travellers or guests. The industry operates across the different value chain by offering services and facilities as per the preferences and paying capacity of guests’. Typically, players in this industry own assets and or franchise their brands or manage third party assets. The hotel business is highly...

The Restaurant Industry plays a pivotal role in shaping today’s world economy. The food brings distinct cultures and communities together in a truly globalised environment. With over $780 bn of sales (2015), the industry provides employment to millions of people and is one of the largest private sector employer. Although the industry is marked by low barriers of entry, the restaurant...

  Fastest growing Hotel market in Asia up-till 2018 2019 witnessed a full-blown crisis amidst anti-government protests 2020: the impact of global pandemic Coronavirus Hong Kong’s tourism industry is one of the major pillars of its economy. In 2017, it contributed 4% of the GDP and accounted for 7% of the total employment in the country.  The Hotel industry is a...

How will Airbnb’s IPO differ? Operational and competition analysis What is delaying the IPO?   Airbnb is valued at $31 billion and has created much media frenzy about its debut on the stock exchange since early 2018. Airbnb, along with other tech unicorns like Uber and Slack is set to go public soon, with Lyft already hitting the market in March 2019. While...

Growth story of OYO Rooms in India Business model of OYO Rooms Analysis of strategy to enter Japan   OYO Rooms, the Indian start-up has decided to venture in Japan after its successful expansion in India. The company has also entered China, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. OYO Rooms is an online application for booking rooms in hotels through the website and...

M&A, a popular way to expand business in a short span of time Key factors driving M&A in the hotel industry Main risks involved Long-term benefits vs. short-term gains   In the present world, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is a popular mean to expand business in a short period across sectors (acquiring/merging already existing business opportunities) as...