A Project report on

By Vipin Das ENR-18020 BM

Vipin Das

Lemon tree Hotels - Company profile

This award winning Indian hotel chain was founded in September 2002 and currently owns and operates 21 hotels in 14 cities aggregating 2600 rooms with over 3000 employees

Lemon Tree Hotels was founded by Mr. Patu Keshwani in 2002. The first Lemon Tree Hotel opened in Gurgaon in June 2004. It is in Udyog Vihar with 49 rooms Lemon Tree Hotels Private Limited (LTHPL) is the parent company which owns the Lemon Tree Hotels brand Headquartered in New Delhi

The three associate brands under the parent company

Lemon tree hotels

Lemon tree premier

RedFox hotels

STP Segment Mid Market & Upscale

Target Group

Mid Market travelers looking for comfort (Red Fox Hotels), Leisure Travelers (Lemon Tree Premier)

Positioning

An Internationally acceptable Mid Market hotel which values each of their customers by providing them a Fresh, Fun & Refreshing experience.

The Company : From 2002 to 2013

 Warburg Pincus (one of the worlds leading private equity funds) invested Rs. 210 Cr in the company in July 2006

Kotak Realty and Shinsei Bank of Japan invested another Rs. 150 Cr in the company

Warburg has also invested of 70 Cr in Red Fox Hotels

These investments have been used to fund the further growth of the Lemon Tree Hotels network to enhance the companys Pan-India presence.

The lemon tree story

Fun Fresh Spirited Refreshingly different

Indias first largest and finest chain of upscale hotels and resorts

The Lemon Tree Hotel Company has been created specifically to meet the needs of the discerning business and leisure traveler who requires quality services at moderate prices. Lemon Tree Hotels are upscale hotels and resorts. The company is rapidly creating a strong position with in the hospitality sector, in the mid market segment. Aims to provide comprehensive business and leisure facilities in a fresh, fun and spirited environment. The company designs, develops, owns and manages all its properties.

Vision and mission

vision The Lemon Tree Hotel Company shall be Indias largest and finest chain of upscale, mid-scale and budget hotels and resorts. Mission We shall be committed to: Ensuring the well being and self-worth of our colleagues, who are of the utmost importance to us. Contributing to the community we live in and to India in general. Delighting our guests, whose comfort, safety, security and well-being is our main reason for being. Rewarding our stakeholders, whose trust motivates us to excel further. Maximizing the efficiency of our processes, to enable us to be the most cost-effective brand offering the greatest value, which our customers have every right to expect.

Core Values (To Rise)

Teamwork We recognize that superlative performance is always the result of teamwork. Ownership We always take responsibility for our actions Respect and Empathy We always exhibit respect and concern for colleagues, guests and partners. Integrity We always maintain the highest standards of fairness and transparency in all our dealings.

Spirited Fun We create an exciting and spirited work environment encouraging our colleagues to think freely.
Excellence We always drive excellence in what we do.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Employees With Disabilities Supporting BPL i.e. Below Poverty Line Communities

Supporting Government
Training And Sensitizing Tribal Art Art Objects Through People For Animals Adopted Dogs

Lemon Tree Hotels - Eco-Friendly Practices

Caring for the Environment Energy Conservation Water Conservation Green Fuels and Green Materials Waste Management Noise Pollution Management Operational Practices

The Lemon Tree Hotel Company: Awards and Citations

National Award, Government of India - Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Ranked in the Top 50 large organizations

16 hotels across the three brands were awarded TripAdvisors Certificate of Excellence Outlook Traveller Readers Choice Award 2012 for Best Mid-range Hotel in India Makemytrip.coms Platinum Pick Partner Awards 2012 Helen Keller Award 2012 Svayam Accessibility and Universal Design Award, 2012.

HOTEL CATEGORY STAR CLASSIFICATIONS

One-star Two-star

Three-star Four-star five-star

VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN HOTEL AND RESORTS

(i) Front office

(ii) Food and beverage

(iii) Housekeeping

(iv) Food production

Hotel Management Hierarchy

Chairman & Managing Director

President & Chief Operating Officer

Senior Vice President Projects & Engineering Service

Senior Vice President Security, Administration & People

Vice President Marketing & Business Development

Vice President - Finance

Corporate Director Food & Beverage

Asst. Vice President - Finance

Asst. Vice President Projects & Engineering Services

Asst. Vice President National Director - Sales

Asst. Vice President - Operations

Asst. Vice President - Operations

Asst. Vice President - Operations

General Manager & National Head - RSOs

General Manager - Security & Administration

General Manager Materials Management

General Manager -Project & Engineering Services

General Manager Human Resources

General Manager Human Resources

General Manager Finance

General Manager Housekeeping

Associate General Manager Project & Engineering Services

General Manager Finance

Deputy General Manager Revenue Management & Distribution

General Manager & Group Corporate Chef

Manager - Project & Engineering Services

SWOT Analysis 1. The Lemon Tree Group of hotels provides a Variety of 21+ Hotels starting of from Mid Market to Upscale Hotels 2. The Hotel has a cozy and homely felling about it which is something customers like 3. Indian cultural and geographical diversity pulls tourism 4. The Hotel has extremely friendly staff (They have particular staff in yellow ribbons). This staff is especially present to solve grievances of people 5. The Lemon tree group believes in providing the ultimate refreshing experience. Strength They produce their own soaps and shampoos 1. No presence in 2 of the Largest Metros i.e. Mumbai & Kolkata 2. Newer in the industry hence less market share Weakness 3. Lesser in terms of hospitality experience compared to market leaders 1. MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions ) Lemon tree has its its presence in important cities like Bangalore where Meeting and conferences can be held 2. Mid Market Hotels are receiving Increasing Government support 3.The Lemon Tree group are small affordable hotels hence providing the ideal option Opportunity of a weekend get away 1. Terrorist threats, economic downturn, political turbulence 2.There is a new trend of people preferring Well furnished guest houses over hotels 3. Changing trends from the west may be an issue to implement by already existing Threats players due to the high initial investment

Market Structure Competitors of lemon tree

Vivanta, Sheraton, Trident, Zuri, Ista, Novotel, Courtyard Marriott, Le Meridien, Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Radisson

Upscale

Park Plaza, Gateway, Aloft, Royal Orchid, Sarovar Premier, Fortune Select, Four Points

Mid-scale

Ibis, Pride, Sarovar Portico, Fortune Park, CIS, Park Inn, Premier Inn

Budget / Economy

Ginger, Hometel

MANPOWER PLANNING IN LEMON TREE

Need of Manpower Planning

Lemon tree gives a lot of importance to manpower planning, as they have to decide for next couple of years how many employees do they require as a plan for expansion, right for the entry level to managerial position.
This will help the organization to expand their business. Employer can plan their Labour cost and work according to it. By Recruiting new candidates will the help the organization with new and unique idea's which will help the company to gain more market share

 All the employees are required to visit the website of the Lemon Tree Hotels and keep themselves updated. The site is updated with the ongoing promotions, the special offers, awards and contact information for all the locations under various tabs

Lemon tree reward program

At the time of booking or upon checking in at any Lemon Tree hotel or resort, the customer needs to mention his membership no. The points will automatically get credited to his membership account. These points can be redeemed for holidays and memorable meals at the participating Lemon Tree hotels and resorts or for popular branded merchandise selected by Lemon Tree Rewards.

Guests earn points on all eligible transactions. The check-in and check-out formalities will are easier, faster and more flexible.

Lemon Tree Rewards special offers will help them enjoy greater value from their transactions at all Lemon Tree hotels and resorts.
The Lemon Tree Rewards has four membership tiers Blue Silver Gold Platinum The higher your tier, the more benefits you enjoy. The points never expire and the members can redeem points against hotel stays by booking online at www.lemontreerewards.com

What I have learned from my lemon tree hotel

Warm welcome Acknowledge the guest

Anticipatory service
Defect free product Fond farewell