HOSPITALITY / ILLUSTRATIVE PROJECT
Planning the cash needs of a boutique hotel reopening
A fictional hotel operator is refurbishing a property in phases. Some rooms remain unavailable during the work, while operating costs and debt commitments continue.
THE DECISION
Start with what
needs to be understood.
Compare refurbishment timing, room availability and seasonal occupancy to plan the reopening and cash reserve.
START WITH THE DRIVERS
Connected assumptions. A clear view of your business.
THE PROPOSED APPROACH
Connect the drivers
to the decision.
This example describes how the scope could be shaped for the fictional brief.
Rooms & guest revenue
Separate room types, occupancy and rates. Include food, events and other guest services using assumptions that match the property.
The operating calendar
Reflect seasonality, channel commissions, housekeeping and staffing. Connect variable expenses to occupied rooms or guest activity.
Investment & reserves
Plan refurbishment, opening costs, equipment and replacement expenditure. Test cash requirements during renovation and quieter trading periods.
THE DELIVERABLES
A connected set
of business materials.
The operating plan would show how the property returns to service and what that timetable means for revenue and cash.
- A property-level forecast with occupancy, rates, operating expenses, capital investment and seasonal cash flow.
- A business plan explaining the guest proposition, property, distribution, service model and operating team.
WHAT WOULD INFORM THE WORK
- Room inventory and planned availability
- Rates, occupancy and booking history
- Distribution channels and commissions
- Operating costs and staffing schedules
- Refurbishment budget and opening timetable
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