Internal Analysis of Kamat Hotels Group
Internal Analysis of Kamat Hotels Group
Internal Analysis of Kamat Hotels Group
Introduction
Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd (KHIL) was incorporated on 21st March, 1986 by Lt. Mr Venketesh Krishna Kamat and his companions. KHIL is involved in the business of hospitality and associated businesses and its activities may be broadly classified into (i) operation of hotels owned by the Company, (ii) management of hotels owned by other parties under contract (iii) catering services and (iv) timeshare. It has strongly established four hotel brands that are- The Orchid-An ecotel Hotel in 5-star segment, VITS luxury business Hotel in 4-Star segment, Gadh Hotels and Lotus Resorts. It is Asias first environmentally sensitive hospitality group.
SWOT Analysis
1. Strength It consciously follows the policy of environment conservation in the operations of its hotels in all aspects like design, operation and construction etc. which gives a dual advantage to the KHIL in terms of visibility and marketing combined with low cost of operations. It is well diversified across the industry with hotels in high end and business classes. It provides online reservation facility. 2. Weaknesses It may be helpless to workers/staff strikes. Disasters that could limit travellers such as terrorist attack, bird-flu etc. 3. Opportunities Increase in Income levels have made people to spend spare income on such desirable facility With open sky policy, the travel and tourism industry has seen increase in the business. Increase in airline activity has roused the demand and helped to improve the infrastructure. Take the benefit of emerging markets, especially the business class and middle class. 4. Threats There can be fluctuations in the International tourist arrivals so it should not completely depend on it, so domestic tourism should also be promoted. Many International major groups like Shangri-La, Four seasons, Marriott Chain etc. are entering Indian markets which will increase the competition. The company should be able to adopt frequent changes in technology or it may be fatal for the sustainability of the business.
Primary Activities
1. Inbound Logistics It involves monitoring and operating reservation system for guest room rentals, Handling of advance registration, maintain a record of names, addresses, room number and status of the account of current guests and noting any special request of service. 2. Operations It involves greeting of guest, check in and check out time, providing information about goods, hotel services and local facilities, providing guest with emergency needs like umbrella etc., organising special functions, checking whether the rooms are properly cleaned. 3. Marketing and Sales It involves maintain of good business relationships with regular corporate and community leaders and also VIP and regular customer. Creating in house sales programme at front desk and promoting the hotel facilities. 4. Services It involves creating of welcoming atmosphere for guests, Registering and resolving their complaints and greeting and chatting with returning guests.
Support Activities
1. Human Resource Management It involves motivating and encouraging the workers and staff by rewarding them and giving training to front desk manager, supervisor and the house keeping staff and providing good working condition to them. Teams meeting should be held at regular intervals to improve communication and interaction between employees. 2. General Administration It involves maintaing and preparation of accounts, financial statements, meeting any legal obligations like payment of service tax, luxury tax etc. collected by the hotel and sustaining safety and security for the hotel and its guests.
3. Procurement
In Kamat Hotels the procurement of Kiryana items, Dry fruits, Vegetables, Sweets &
Namkeen, Milk & Milk products, Bakery products, Ice Cream, Plain/Flavoured yoghurt, Pork Buffalo, coal, Crockery & Container etc. items are purchased by the Kamat Group of hotels in bulk by giving tender notice to the sellers.