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{{Header assignments}}
{{Header assignments}}
== Name of assignment ==
== Name of assignment ==
Create a merchandise line for the hotel. With merchandise we mean products (probably tangible) that can be sold and have a strong relation to the hotel and it's strategy. Beware, because often anything wich can be sold is called merchandise. Sometime the word fad merchandise, custom merchandise or branded merchandise is used, for what we mean. So it is not (promotional, free) giveaways and not elements in the (traditional) product the hotel offers, like ameneties. Hotel amenities are desirable or useful features provided when booking or renting a room at a hotel, taking a flight e.g. There is a strong link between all three categories.  
Create a merchandise line for the hotel. With merchandise, we mean products (probably tangible) that can be sold and have a strong relation to the hotel and its strategy. Beware, because often anything which can be sold is called "merchandise". Sometime the words 'fad merchandise', 'custom merchandise' or 'branded merchandise' are used. So we don't mean the (promotional, free) giveaways nor elements in the (traditional) product the hotel offers, like hotel amenities.  


== Situation ==
== Situation ==
The Emerald Forest hotel does have a kind of house style. It is not recorded in documentation or with a specific plan or purpose. Because of the [[history]] (the name) green has been
The Emerald Forest Hotel does not have their own merchandise line. It is not recorded in documentation or with a specific plan or purpose. The hotel, so far, never used the concept of 'merchandise'. <Br>
a logical choice to use green in the logo for example. The hotel, so far, never used the concept of 'merchandise'. <Br>
With the number of guest nights and [[Bookings|guests]], it might be interesting to start a merchandise line.
With the number of guest nights and [[Bookings|guests]] it might be interesting to start a merchandise line.


== Goal ==
== Goal ==
Create a merchandise line, matching your strategy. The line should serve several goals:
Create a merchandise line that matches your strategy. The line should serve several goals:
* it should give guest the opportunity to buy a memory, a present for at home etc.
* it should give guests the opportunity to buy a souvenir, a present for at home etc.
* all of it should also have a promotional element
* it should also have a promotional element
* it should bring revenues and profit
* it should bring revenues and profit
Chose the products (or product categories) your want to use, and give concrete numbers that give an indication of numbers to be sold. <br>
Choose the products (or product categories) your want to use, and give concrete numbers that give an indication of numbers to be sold. <br>


== Task, deliverable ==
== Task, deliverable ==
Make a concrete merchandise plan with product categories (product range) and products linked to your new hotel. Make sure the difference between amenities, give aways and this merchandise is clear.  
Make a concrete merchandise plan with product categories (product range) and products linked to your new hotel. Make sure that the difference between [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_amenity amenities], give-aways and merchandise is clear.  
Merchandise has to be bought (or maybe be part of a loyalty plan).<br>
Merchandise has to be bought (or maybe be part of a loyalty plan).<br>
Be sure it contributes to the three goals set and make clear what the (main) products look like. Keep the reasons for buying the merchandise from a customers perspective in mind.
Be sure it contributes to the three goals above, and make clear what the (main) merchandise products look like. Keep the reasons for buying the merchandise from a customer's perspective in mind.
The 'buyers' don't have to be hotel guest only, think of the different target groups and the other stakeholders.  
The 'buyers' don't have to be hotel guests only, think of the different target groups and the other stakeholders.  


== Assessed elements ==
== Assessed elements ==
* Does the merchandise reflect the strategy?
* Does the merchandise reflect the strategy?
* is the link with the customers needs and other stakeholders clear?
* Is the link with the customer needs and other stakeholders clear?
* Is the link with the goals set clear?
* Is the link with the goals clear?
* Is the product-range clear, and is it clear what the products will look like?
* Is the product-range clear, and is it clear what the products will look like?
* Are all the sources accounted for?


== Additional information ==
== Additional information ==
* [[Bookings|Number of gests]]
* [[Bookings|Number of gests]]
* [https://www.designhill.com/design-blog/the-complete-guide-how-to-create-custom-merchandise-and-sell-online/ Custom merchandsie]
* [https://www.designhill.com/design-blog/the-complete-guide-how-to-create-custom-merchandise-and-sell-online/ Custom merchandise]
* [https://www.canva.com/create/mood-boards/ Creating a mood board]
* [https://www.canva.com/create/mood-boards/ Creating a mood board]
* [https://nl.pinterest.com/brandspirit/branded-merchandise-for-hotels-resorts-bbs/ Merchnadise for hotels, ideas]
* [https://nl.pinterest.com/brandspirit/branded-merchandise-for-hotels-resorts-bbs/ Merchandise for hotels, ideas]
* [https://www.hotelgiftselection.com/en/home/ Hotel gifts]
* [https://www.hotelgiftselection.com/en/home/ Hotel gifts]



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Name of assignment

Create a merchandise line for the hotel. With merchandise, we mean products (probably tangible) that can be sold and have a strong relation to the hotel and its strategy. Beware, because often anything which can be sold is called "merchandise". Sometime the words 'fad merchandise', 'custom merchandise' or 'branded merchandise' are used. So we don't mean the (promotional, free) giveaways nor elements in the (traditional) product the hotel offers, like hotel amenities.

Situation

The Emerald Forest Hotel does not have their own merchandise line. It is not recorded in documentation or with a specific plan or purpose. The hotel, so far, never used the concept of 'merchandise'.
With the number of guest nights and guests, it might be interesting to start a merchandise line.

Goal

Create a merchandise line that matches your strategy. The line should serve several goals:

  • it should give guests the opportunity to buy a souvenir, a present for at home etc.
  • it should also have a promotional element
  • it should bring revenues and profit

Choose the products (or product categories) your want to use, and give concrete numbers that give an indication of numbers to be sold.

Task, deliverable

Make a concrete merchandise plan with product categories (product range) and products linked to your new hotel. Make sure that the difference between amenities, give-aways and merchandise is clear. Merchandise has to be bought (or maybe be part of a loyalty plan).
Be sure it contributes to the three goals above, and make clear what the (main) merchandise products look like. Keep the reasons for buying the merchandise from a customer's perspective in mind. The 'buyers' don't have to be hotel guests only, think of the different target groups and the other stakeholders.

Assessed elements

  • Does the merchandise reflect the strategy?
  • Is the link with the customer needs and other stakeholders clear?
  • Is the link with the goals clear?
  • Is the product-range clear, and is it clear what the products will look like?

Additional information



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