1. Research brief – Context
Hi-tel
Research brief – Context
H-tel is a large company that has five hotels located in cities across the United Kingdom(UK). Its average hotel has 120 bedrooms. Facilities in each hotel include a conference centre, a swimming pool and two restaurants.

2. Hi-tel What type of company could it be? Where is it based?
What advantages / disadvantages does this have compared to companies who trade in Europe or other parts of the world?
What factors could cause the company to change its business type

3. Crerar Hotels De Vere Hotels & Resorts Lake District Hotels
These hotel groups are similar to Hi-tel – you need to research similar businesses to be able to put your answers to the brief in context and support your answers with real life evidence. You must have 3 businesses to base your research on you can choose from those listed or choose your own.
Homework – identify your 3 businesses, find out what type of company they are and if they have ever changed company types. Also complete the sole traders & partnership questions.
De Vere Hotels & Resorts
Crerar Hotels
Small chain of spa hotels in the Scottish Highlands (9) and Yorkshire (1)
Lake District Hotels
Grange Hotels
Hotel du Vin
Handpicked Hotels
Malmaison