2. PROBLEMS
How can Tribute Portfolio
differentiate itself from
other existing hotels in
the market?
How should Starwood
position its new hotel
brand Tribute Portfolio in
the US?
I II
3. Aged 22-30 Male & Female
Household
income
$ 50,000+ Travel at
least once a
year
Socially
interactive (use
at least one
social network)
TARGET MARKET
13. OPTIMAL Hotel KIT
How often do you utilize hotel services?
N=53
More than half don’t
take advantage of
this service.
Never
10.4%
Rarely
56.3%
Sometimes
20.8%
Usually
2.1%
Always
10.4%
35. Appendix
Please select your age range
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Between 22-26 years old. 85.2% 52
Between 27-30 years old. 14.8% 9
Other, not included. 0.0% 0
answered questions 61
skipped questions 0
36. Appendix
Have you booked a hotel room in the past or plan to book a hotel room in the
near future?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Yes 95.1% 58
No 4.9% 3
answered question 61
skipped question 0
37. Appendix
How often do you travel in a year?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
1-3 times a year. 39.7% 23
4-6 times a year. 43.1% 25
7 or more times a year. 17.2% 10
answered question 58
skipped question 3
38. Appendix
Please choose the main reasons for traveling
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Business 39.7% 23
Vacation 86.2% 50
Family event: wedding,
funeral, ect.
27.6% 16
Special occasion:
anniversary,
honeymoon, etc.
15.5% 9
39. Appendix
When you travel, how often do you stay in a hotel?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Rarely 13.8% 8
Sometimes 41.4% 24
Never 1.7% 1
Most of the time 32.8% 19
Always 10.3% 6
40. Appendix
Besides your room, where do you spend most of your time?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Lobby 17.0% 8
Bar 23.4% 11
Pool 17.0% 8
Fitness Center 4.3% 2
Restaurant 38.3% 18
41. Appendix
Besides sleeping, what percentage of your time is spent outside of your hotel
room?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
0-25% 8.3% 4
26-50% 14.6% 7
51-75% 50.0% 24
76-100% 27.1% 13
42. Appendix
On average, how much do you spend per night when booking a hotel room?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
$50-$99 20.8% 10
$100-$149 39.6% 19
$150-$199 20.8% 10
$200-$249 14.6% 7
$250-$299 0.0% 0
$300 or more 4.2% 2
43. Appendix
When booking a hotel for leisure, how many people do you typically split ONE
standard room?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
0 (stay alone) 8.3% 4
1 other 52.1% 25
2-3 33.3% 16
4 or more 6.3% 3
44. Appendix
How often do you utilize hotel services?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Never 10.4% 5
Rarely 56.3% 27
Sometimes 20.8% 10
Usually 2.1% 1
Always 10.4% 5
45. Appendix
Where do you stay instead of hotels?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
BNB 50.0% 4
Friend's or family's residence 62.5% 5
My Condo 12.5% 1
My lakehouse/vacation home 0.0% 0
Rent out lakehouse/vacation home 12.5% 1
Other 0.0% 0
46. Appendix
Why do you choose alternatives over hotels?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
To save money 100.0% 8
Own property (no need for hotel) 0.0% 0
Hotels do not provide the experience
I need
25.0% 2
Want full experience of location I am
visiting
12.5% 1
Have other accommodations set up
for me
12.5% 1
Refuse or dislike staying in hotels 0.0% 0
Other 12.5% 1
47. Appendix
What social media do you regularly use?
Answer
Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Answer
Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Answer
Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Facebook 68.5% 37 Whatsapp 20.4% 11 Google + 14.8% 8
Instagram 55.6% 30 Tumblr 3.7% 2 YouTube 40.7% 22
Twitter 20.4% 11 Pinterest 16.7% 9 Wechat 50.0% 27
Snapchat 24.1% 13 LinkdIn 44.4% 24 Weibo 35.2% 19
Other (please specify) 0
51. Appendix
Which of the following activities do you partake in?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Watch TV 68.5% 37 Volunteer 20.4% 11
Read books/ Magazines 42.6% 23 Go to sporting events 42.6% 23
Go to the movie theatre/
Watch movies
55.6% 30 Go shopping 48.1% 26
Go out with friends 79.6% 43 Lounge 35.2% 19
Go out to eat 77.8% 42 Other (please specify) 0
55. Appendix
Please indicate your gender.
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Male 48.1% 26
Female 50.0% 27
Prefer not to answer 1.9% 1
56. Appendix
Please indicate your ethnicity.
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
White 35.2% 19
Black or African-American 3.7% 2
American Indian or Alaskan
Native
1.9% 1
Asian 57.4% 31
Native Hawaiian or other
Pacific Islander
0.0% 0
From multiple races 1.9% 1
Some other race (please specify) 0
57. Appendix
What is the highest level of education you have?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Less than high school degree 1.9% 1
High school degree or equivalent
(i.e. GED)
1.9% 1
Some college but no degree 0.0% 0
Associate degree 1.9% 1
Bachelor's degree 47.2% 25
Master's degree 45.3% 24
Doctorate degree 1.9% 1
58. Appendix
What is your household income?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
<$25,000 22.2% 12
$25,000 to $49,999 37.0% 20
$50,000 to $74,999 16.7% 9
$75,000 to $99,999 11.1% 6
$100,000 to $149,999 3.7% 2
$150,000 to $249,999 7.4% 4
$250,000+ 1.9% 1
59. Appendix
What is your marital status?
Answer Options
Response
Percent
Response
Count
Married 13.2% 7
Widowed 0.0% 0
Divorced 1.9% 1
Separated 3.8% 2
Never married 81.1% 43
61. Easy To Book A Room
Conservative
Innovative
PreferenceAppealing
Rewards
program
Good Hospitality
Make Me Feel Comfy
AffordableDon’t make me feel safe
Limited Hotel Locations
Dirty Hotel Rooms
Competitive PriceLow Price
The Perception
67. CA - Level of importance (22-30)
Feature OFI
Location 24%
Room Allocation 17%
Facilities 16%
Mobile App 15%
Lobby 14%
Price 11%
Rewards 4%
Feature Importance
Price Location Facilities
Rewards Lobby Room Allocation
Mobile App
68. CA - Level of importance (22-26)
Feature OFI
Location 23%
Room Allocation 18%
Facilities 16%
Lobby 16%
Price 12%
Mobile App 12%
Rewards 3%
Feature Importance
Price Location Facilities
Rewards Lobby Room Allocation
Mobile App
69. CA - Level of importance (27-30)
Feature OFI
Mobile App 25%
Location 22%
Lobby 14%
Facilities 12%
Rewards 10%
Room Allocation 9%
Price 8%
Feature Importance
Price Location Facilities
Rewards Lobby Room Allocation
Mobile App
70. 1.00
0.18
0.25
0.17
0.14
0.00
0.17
0.28
0.28
0.17
0.20
0.20
0.17
0.20
0.27
0.17
0.29
0.21
0.17
0.27
0.18
0.17
Intercept
Price $100
Price $200
Price $300
Suburbs
Downtown
Metro City Limits
Roof Top Pool
Top Floor Mezzanine Level (Snack Shack)
Full Spa
Good for next stay
Good for room upgrades
Good for additional amemities
Lobby Area Bar
Lobby Area Restaurant
Complimentary Continental Breakfast & Café
Room/Suite Size
Bathroom Size
Balcony Included
Room Key Mobile App Scan
Room Climate Control App
Book Room & Check In/Out
Optimal Hotel Kit
Standard
Rates
Mobile App
Facilities
Room
Allocation
Location
71. CA – (22-30)
Price - $200
Location - Metro City
Facilities - Indifferent
mezzanine and top pool
Rewards Program - Room
upgrade
Lobby Area - Restaurant
Room Size Allocation –
Suite Size
Mobile Application -
Room key Mobile App
Scan
1.00
0.18
0.25
0.17
0.14
0.00
0.17
0.28
0.28
0.17
0.20
0.20
0.17
0.20
0.27
0.17
0.29
0.21
0.17
0.27
0.18
0.17
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1
Intercept
Price $100
Price $200
Price $300
Location Suburbs
Location Downtown
Metro City Limits
Facilities Roof Top Pool
Facilities Top Floor Mezzanine Level (Snack Shack)
Full Spa
Rewards Program Good for next stay
Rewards Program Good for room upgrades
Good for additional amemities
Lobby Area Bar
Lobby Area Restaurant
Complimentary Continental Breakfast & Café
Room Size Allocation Room/Suite Size
Room Size Allocation Bathroom Size
Balcony Included
Mobile Application Feature Room Key Mobile App Scan
Mobile Application Feature Room Climate Control App
Mobile App to Book Room & Check In/Out
Price
72. CA (22- 26)
Price - $200
Location - Suburb
Facilities - Top Floor
Mezzanine
Rewards Program - Good for
room upgrade
Lobby Area - Area Restaurant
Room Size Allocation - Room
Suite
Mobile Application - Room
key Mobile App Scan
1.00
0.20
0.26
0.17
0.14
0.00
0.17
0.30
0.29
0.17
0.20
0.20
0.17
0.22
0.29
0.17
0.31
0.21
0.17
0.27
0.18
0.17
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2
Intercept
Price $100
Price $200
Price $300
Suburbs
Downtown
Metro City Limits
Roof Top Pool
Top Floor Mezzanine Level (Snack Shack)
Full Spa
Good for next stay
Good for room upgrades
Good for additional amemities
Area Bar
Area Restaurant
Complimentary Continental Breakfast & Café
Room/Suite Size
Bathroom Size
Balcony Included
Room Key Mobile App Scan
Room Climate Control App
Book Room & Check In/Out
73. CA (27 – 30)
Price - $ 200
Location - Indifferent
between Metro City &
Suburbs
Facilities - Indifferent
mezzanine and top pool
Rewards Program - Good
for room upgrade
Lobby Area - indiff btw
Restaurant &
complimentary breakfast
Room Size Allocation -
Bathroom
Mobile Application - Room
key Mobile App Scan
1.00
0.12
0.18
0.15
0.15
0.00
0.15
0.24
0.24
0.15
0.21
0.22
0.15
0.05
0.15
0.15
0.16
0.22
0.15
0.31
0.14
0.15
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2
Intercept
Price $100
Price $200
Price $300
Location Suburbs
Location Downtown
Metro City Limits
Facilities Roof Top Pool
Facilities Top Floor Mezzanine Level (Snack Shack)
Full Spa
Rewards Program Good for next stay
Rewards Program Good for room upgrades
Good for additional amemities
Lobby Area Bar
Lobby Area Restaurant
Complimentary Continental Breakfast & Café
Room Size Allocation Room/Suite Size
Room Size Allocation Bathroom Size
Balcony Included
Mobile Application Feature Room Key Mobile…
Mobile Application Feature Room Climate…
Mobile App to Book Room & Check In/Out
Editor's Notes
How about change our campaign name to “Tan with Trilio”
Transporation- convenience
Accomodation-comfortability
Networking-connect
Trilio-Tri(bute)(Portfo)lio
Q1: PM → Should help us understand the market, what’s important etc.
Q2: CA → How can they maximize the customer's satisfaction
Millennials aged between 22-30
Both male and female
Household income greater than 50k
Have stayed in a hotel at least once in their life
Travel at least once a year
Socially interactive (use at least one social network)
West Loop (Trendy Location)
Focus on Size of the room
Cool Facility Services
Price ( Target $200+)
Virtual Hospitality
Comfortable Feel
Comfortability
- Overall comfort
-Large Room with full amenities (couches and social space)
Explain through CA → Location was most feature to everyone & they all want a Metro City Area
Increase customers utility by .03 by placing the hotel in Metro City
For the first launch do it West Loop
Explain through CA → Location was most feature to everyone & they all want a Metro City Area
Increase customers utility by .03 by placing the hotel in Metro City
For the first launch do it West Loop
Explain through CA → Location was most feature to everyone & they all want a Metro City Area
Increase customers utility by .03 by placing the hotel in Metro City
77.8% go out to eat
For the first launch do it West Loop
Comfortability
- Overall comfort
-Large Room with full amenities (couches and social space)
West Loop (Trendy Location)
Focus on Size of the room
Cool Facility Services
Price ( Target $200+)
Virtual Hospitality
Comfortable Feel
Explain through CA → Mobile App feature would really
on the level of importance - Mobile app was a lot more important than Rewards (4%) --- therefore pay more focus on adding more feature to the mobile app (check in/ check out)...
This is an app to enhance your experience you don’t per se need a smart phone
Go back who you're targeting
Explain through the PM → Customers Preference is driven by “How comfortable they feel” so give them that by providing them with the following:
Sleep Number Bed
Extra Soft Toilet Paper
Decorations (themed/colored/)
Smell of Rooms
Explain through the PM → Customers Preference is driven by “How comfortable they feel” so give them that by providing them with the following:
Sleep Number Bed
Extra Soft Toilet Paper
Decorations (themed/colored/)
Smell of Rooms
Comfortability
- Overall comfort
-Large Room with full amenities (couches and social space)
Explain through CA → Pool & Bar are most important! Why not do both?
Facilities is the 3rd most important feature that adds the customers utility... they liked both Pool & bar... so why not give them a swim up bar?
Comfortability
- Overall comfort
-Large Room with full amenities (couches and social space)
Explain through the PM → Customers Preference is driven by “How comfortable they feel” so give them that by providing them with the following:
Sleep Number Bed
Extra Soft Toilet Paper
Decorations (themed/colored/)
Smell of Rooms
Comfortability
- Overall comfort
-Large Room with full amenities (couches and social space)
Explain through the CA → Customers utility increases with a bigger Room Size rather than a Bigger Bathroom or Balcony… furthermore, we can add to their comfort by the following:
Providing them with Full amenities ( room & bathroom)
Mini Bar
Comfortable couches
Explain through the CA → Customers utility increases with a bigger Room Size rather than a Bigger Bathroom or Balcony… furthermore, we can add to their comfort by the following:
Providing them with Full amenities ( room & bathroom)
Comfortable couches
Comfortability
- Overall comfort
-Large Room with full amenities (couches and social space)
Location - convenient
Plan event schedule with friends and match up with others on app - discuss and meet up
Social facilities to meet different groups
Comfortable and large rooms for social gathering capabilities
On Social Media: Facebook & YouTube
Television: Live Sporting Events, Reality TV
Airline & Travel Sites
Groupon
How about change our campaign name to “Tan with Trilio”
Transporation- convenience
Accomodation-comfortability
Networking-connect
Trilio-Tri(bute)(Portfo)lio
West Loop (Trendy Location)
Focus on Size of the room
Cool Facility Services
Price ( Target $200+)
Virtual Hospitality
Comfortable Feel