Sustainability of a Brand During Rapid Global Expansion

Strategic Marketing Case Analysis Banyan Tree: Sustainability of a Brand During Rapid Global Expansion [pic] Prof. Julie H. Yu The Chinese University of Hong Kong February 2011 A project by: Keevin Wong Ian Leung Daniel Lam Ada Leung Enoch Ma Anna Laura Riemann Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1 1.1 Company Background 1 1.2 S-T-P Strategy 2 1.2.1 Segmentation 2 1.2.2 Targeting 3 1.2.3 Positioning 3 1.3 Success Factors 4 1.3.1 Strong Brand Recognition 4 1.3.2 Integrated Capabilities 4 1.3.3 Triangular Business Scope 5 1.3.4 Experienced and Multi-disciplinary Management 5 2. Decision Situation 6 3. Proposed Alternatives 7 3.1 Banyan Tree Flagship†¦show more content†¦The company would like to associate the brand with customers’ memorable experience by providing unique experiences to the customers. Besides, Banyan Tree embedded CSR into the company’s values in order to add even more value to the brand. The associative value provides an emotional attachment between the brand and the customers which offers the brand a unique position inducing customers’ loyalty and supporting the company’s premium pricing. 1.3 Success Factors Banyan Tree’s success across diverse markets rests on some fundamentals. 1.3.1 Strong Brand Recognition Positioned in the very niche market, the aspirational brand philosophy of Banyan Tree supports its premium pricing. The Banyan Tree brand is highly recognized and appreciated. By the end of 2006, the hotel has received 260 awards and accolades. Selective awards received in 2006 are categorized and listed below: [pic] 1.3.2 Integrated Capabilities Banyan Tree focuses on customers’ total experience. Thus it provides comprehensive and integrated services. This business scope enables the company to create new products, bring them to market quickly and manage costs well. The triangular scope on the next page embraces the business operations of Banyan Tree. [pic] 1.3.3 Triangular Business Scope 1. Hotels - Hotel investment: investment in resorts and hotels for ownership interest - Hotel management: management of the resorts andShow MoreRelatedA Company s Performance Of The Stock Sector867 Words   |  4 Pagescompany did significantly well in the months prior, it failed to match its predictions due to global economic conditions, more specifically, its increasing efforts to expand in Europe. Therefore, many investors began to mistrust the company due to the small margin of error in its prediction. Furthermore, in 2007, Starbucks Corp. made yet another mistake. After a rapid expansion and significant growth during the previous year, the company’s stock fell by 42% that year. The underlying reason being thatRead MoreGlobalisation and the Coca-Cola Company1379 Words   |  6 PagesGlobalization and the Coca-Cola Company Introduction Today, Coca-Cola is one of most well-known brands in the world. 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