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Political – Premier Inn gets lots of visitors from overseas therefore the government’s COVID-19 rules directly affected us. There are also domestic visitors – and after the UK wide lockdown, Premier Inn closed all hotels (some stayed open for NHS workers).

Economical – Many were put on furlough while others were made redundant. Premier Inn had no guests yet the company still needed to pay rent every month.

There are several hotel competitors around the area –

Social-cultural – People scared to go outside. A new status quo (people rejecting the new status quo), wearing masks.

Technological – Cashless society, self-check-in, no contact with any people as you use your phone to check in.

Legal – International travel laws, data protection laws, quarantine laws, social bubble, only allowed to have 6/10 people in a household.

Environmental – Climate change (wildfires in California), health & hygiene – washing hands, making sure to wear masks and use anti-bacterial gel once entered the premises.

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Political: Brexit is the main     concerns as well as covid 19 lockdown measures.

Economic: Again the concerns caused by covid 19 over the number of visitors coming to the hotel. This may cause loss of revenue.

Socio-Cultural: Because of the restrictions, social gathering of more than 6 people are not allowed so this might change people's style

Technological: As my hotels use Sustainability to recover from this pandemic, this may cause a high demand in online bookings. They prefer contactless payment.

Environmental: Climate Change and sudden change of weather conditions.

Legal: Quarantine Laws, Social Bubble and other laws changing because of coronavirus.

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Alexandros Matsaganis - BallenIsles country club.

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Alexandros Matsaganis - BallenIsles country club.

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Political:
-  Elections which a due this year have affected the hospitality sector such as the members of the country club and also the workers as most of them are international on a 'working' visa which will affect the workers in the future.

Economical:
- The club couldn't afford to keep all workers employed resulting all of them being sent home without them being furloughed.

Socio - cultural:
- Aging population, new methods implemented through covid, delivery services from door to door had been introduced.

Technological:
- Payments where made through a contactless membership card.

Environmental:
-Florida gets hit the worst by hurricanes.

Legal:
- Health and safety rules and ways avoiding the covid 19 have been introduced such as mandatory masks, gloves and hand sanitizers been placed in every corner.

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Political
- Terrorist threats/ attacks could damage the country’s reputation as a safe destination
- The present government seeks to limit use of the wealth fund to no more than 3.0% per year, down from 4% in recent years, to strengthen the sustainability of the welfare systems

Economic
- Dependence on key growing markets of the US and China threatened by current situation
- Recession and economic uncertainty leading to consumers being more cautious in their spending

Socio- cultural
- Rise in domestic tourism as a result of “flight shaming” (2019) and the fear of Covid-19
- The low population density in Norway lengthens the journeys between areas of interest, with “empty” areas in between.

Technological
- Scandinavian countries aiming to become completely cashless with the adaptation of digital currencies

environmental
- Covid-19 impacts on the global tourism and hospitality industry
- Climate change could

threaten the

ski industry.

Legal
-Regulations of international travel through quarantine laws.
-Environmental regulations of the cruise industry tightening and will challenge the industry to operate emission free by 2026

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Political- the elections cause uncertainty as this can change the restrictions in visas from other countries among other changes.

Economical- Extra cost due to COVID-19 such as PPE. Decrease in employees and most of the waiters/waitresses are employed from other countries such as Philippines, UK, South Africa. Less events due to COVID restrictions. Not hugely impacted as fixed income received by members.

Social-cultural- smaller gatherings as there is 10-person maximum restriction due to COVID 19. Change of attitudes and values due to the virus, increased cleanliness.

Technological- Weekly email and updates on the situation due to the virus.

Environmental- Climate change, the weather conditions (hurricanes, storms)

Legal- laws changing due to COVID-19.

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Political: The effects of Covid19 on the industry effecting client’s business and need for UK support and representation
Economics: Covid19’s effects on the client’s business causing to not be able to pay fees or have to reduce them. SLC then loosing clients and making staffing cuts accordingly
Social: Different style of service effected, a lot of clients reduced their fees to be able to cut costs within the company, this meant recalculating the work load per client according to the percentage of fees being paid. Also a continued level of strong communication with clients throughout even when staff aren’t in office due to time differences.
Technological: Being a very small business, SLC was affected badly by COVID19, the office closed and new technology was needed to make working from home run smooth.
Environmental: Climate change and its effects on all clients across the globe, and to consider more drastic weather conditions.
Legal: Data protection act, with working from home being introduced during COVID19 this is something that was covered and explained in great detail to ensure no mistakes were made.

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Political- VISA restrictions from other countries due to COVID

Economical-
Before furlough scheme- too many staff members and not enough guests and customers at the hotel. Had to make some redundant.
The effect of COVID and guest expenditure etc

Social-
Ageing population shielding/won’t want to come out due to COVID- a popular type of guest at the hotel
Technological-
New updated online systems was installed to improve guest check-in etc
Hotel is on many sites such as Booking.com etc to gain more visitors
Environmental-
Health and hygiene- COVID19 approved which means guests may more likely to visit over other nearby hotels, however may not want to travel
Legal -
Protection in the workplace- giving staff masks, screens in reception due to COVID

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1.Political:
entry/visa restrictions due to covid-19; system of government
2.Economic:
growing GDP; growth of middle income earners(greater portion of spending on travel)
3.Environmental:
covid-19(health&hygiene, domestic travel); climate change
4. Technological:
changing technology systems(additional investments); Chinese consumers are leaders in mobile commerce
5.Social:
shifting consumer trends(launching new brands); instagrammable experiences
6. Legal:
data protection laws/cybersecurity; restricted entry to China

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Callum - Royal Garden Hotel Kensington London

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Callum - Royal Garden Hotel Kensington London

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Political - Concerns over Brexit as a lot of the visitors are European; Visa country; Dealing with members of MENA region entering the country (Many times they’d need proof from the Hotel that they were entering the country for Holiday reasons)

Economic - Covid-19; Higher Wages for Employees; having to use saved wages to bump up employee’s wages from the 80% agreed from the government to 100% etc; Competition from over 5* hotels in the area

Socio-cultural- Higher quality service expected

Technological - Online bookings and evolving technology; Efficient website etc

Environmental - Global Warming and Higher expectations when it comes to the environment; Air Quality

Legal- Health & Safety at Work act 1974; Equality Act 2010; Business Closure

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1. Economic: The effect of Covid 19 on visitor numbers and expenditure / Future uncertainties leads to lack of planning for trips etc.

2. Technological: Increasing demand for online booking / Increasing demand for technological advancements e.g. robots checking in humans to hotel

3. Environmental: Global warming calls for energy saving solutions / More extreme weather/climate

4. Political: Brexit / Covid 19 lockdown measures not ruled out from happening again

5. Legal: Health and safety laws / Food Hygiene

6. Socio-cultural: People feel more responsible towards the environment / BLM