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<td>'''Word of welcome by [[Christina Bergman]], the owner of the Emerald Forest Hotel'''[[:Category:Sysop:Overview|.]]
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<i><br>"I would kindly like to welcome you all to this simuation, which is much more then just a game! My name is [[Christina Bergman]]: my family and I used to run the Emerald Forest Hotel, a nice and cozy hotel with 100 rooms. In fact we still own 50% of the hotel, but we are in urgent need of new management insights! This platform and several social media sites will support you as the new management team with over '''''{{NUMBEROFPAGES}} pages''''' in running my hotel. So, don't get killed by information and be focused. You, as well as a number of other management teams, have the unique opportunity to show you can do better than we did in recent years. All you private financial and marketing information will not visible to others. I will surely keep an eye on you, via social media, the coaches etc. for I am still an active member of the Board of Directors. I wish you all lots of success in achieving profit and in your creativity!"<br><br></i>
Want to see the promo video? Check [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaKe-dhZMKY promo Emerald Forest Hotel]</td>
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== Welcome participants at Karlsruhe International University! ==__NOEDITSECTION__
Your competition is waiting for you: to enter click [[Game_09DE_home|Game 09DE]]. <br>
Maybe it's handy to first do a short tour first. Check the tour-video: <br><br>
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== Why should should you join? ==__NOEDITSECTION__
== <font color="green">Welcome to the Emerald Forest Hotel</font color="green">==
The Emerald Forest is a unique simulation offering the opportunity to work on(business) management skills in a modern, attractive way, totally web-based way.
This platform will assist you in managing the [http://www.emeraldforesthotel.com/site/ Emerald Forest Hotel]. Our hotel is a bit outdated, and we’re counting on you to make it a better place to stay. We’ve recorded a message for you.
The simulation is much more hen just this platform and has been used by more then 3.000 participants. <br>
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The Emerald Forest Hotel is an international management game and is also set in an attractive competition based on profit and on creativity. Interested? [[:Category:Entrepreneurs|Learn more!]] or check [[:Category:Emerald forest finished teams|what other teams have done so far!]].
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== Competitions to come ==__NOEDITSECTION__
You are now part of a new Management Team tasked with taking over the Emerald Forest Hotel. Your mission is to manage the hotel, enhance its current operations, and deliver significant improvements compared to previous years. You will have access to last year's performance results and the decisions that shaped them, providing a valuable reference point. Remember, you are competing against other Management Teams who share the same starting position. This is your opportunity to showcase your skills in management, creativity, finance, and marketing, with guidance from your coaches. Seize this chance to stand out!
The next competition to come are planned in:
* Karlsruhe (Germany) [[Game_09DE_home|Game 09DE]] February 2015 <br>
* Breda (Netherlands) [[Game_10NL_home|Game 10NL]] April 2015 <br>
Some refreshing new hotel concepts have been developed in Valmiera, Latvia during [[Game_08LV_home|Game 08LV]].<br>
On this platform, you’ll find a wealth of information to help you understand the hotel's operations, including financial data like the operating review, as well as guidance on managing the hotel and making strategic decisions. Be sure to explore the main menu on the left (or tap the three bars at the top left if you’re on mobile). Have you seen our hotel's website? It's not in the best shape right now, but we encourage you to take a look nonetheless., [https://www.emeraldforesthotel.com Click here to visit the Emerald Forest Hotel website].
This competition has finished now: thank you all for participating! Congratulating the overall winning teams:
* on creativity [[User:08LV-A05|Retro Inn Hotel]]. See their interview: [[08LV_Interview_winning_teams]]
* on profit [[User:08LV-A02|CalmWind Hotel]]. See their interview: [[08LV_Interview_winning_teams]]
Even more pictures on [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.691097480964464.1073741858.116748041732747&type=1&l=168de4dc32 Facebook Vidzemes Augstskola]
also on the [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.689362554471290.1073741857.116748041732747&type=3 Trade Fair performed].
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Done? You first step here, will be checking the pages from the menu:
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* [[Introduction to Hotel]] and
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* [[Introduction Game play]]
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Now that you have a clear understanding of the hotel, you’re ready to begin the competition. Review the menu again, and click on <i>Join a Game, choose your competition </i> to get started!
<td><center>''Photos of the finals in Valmiera 2014 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/79317761@N02/sets/72157635274401756/]''</center></td>
<td><center>''Photos of the three minutes in Valmiera 2014 [https://www.flickr.com/photos/79317761@N02/sets/72157635274521254/]''</center></td>
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<center><I>Good luck and thanks you all for helping the Emerald Forest Hotel! [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-jandal-a226ba186/ Jill Jandal], CEO of the Emerald Forest Hotel.</I>
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== All new hotel concepts == __NOEDITSECTION__
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All of the new concepts which have been worked out by the participants from over 20 countries during this management simulation are listed on the page [[All concepts| all new hotel concepts]]. From there you can click to any new hotel and it's total achievements and presentation. <br>
== <font color="green">Welcome to Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy Les Roches</font color="green">==
Read the interesting blog post explaining the structure [http://bit.ly/RvdmV0 TravelNext of the Emerald Forest and gamification]: sorry it is in Dutch.
We hope [https://lesroches.edu/campuses/abu-dhabi/ to see Les Roches Abu Dhabi] soon, as one of our new partner, running the Emerald Forest Hotel! <br>
== <font color="green">Welcome the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management (EAHM)</font color="green">==
We hope [https://emiratesacademy.edu/ to see EAHM] soon, as one of our new partner, running the Emerald Forest Hotel! <br>
[[Image:EAHM logo.png|thumb|300px|left|alt= EAHM joining Emerald Forest Hotel||<i><center><code>Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management</code></I></center>]]
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<!--- Your preparations have started now, your first presentation on the Trade Fair:
== <font color="green">Thank you, Management Teams from BUAS-Breda!</font color="green">==
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The latest competition at [https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/hotel-management BUAS, Breda University of Hospitality and Facility Management] has concluded. A big shout-out to all the participating teams and coaches—it has been a pleasure working with you. Congratulations to Management Teams, on winning the 'Golden Bell' award as the finale of the Emerald Forest Hotel simulation.
Thanks to all the Management Teams, the coaches and the jury Michel Brokke, Geertje Klijn, Joost van der Minne and Jeroen Vinkesteijn. It has been very interesting!
== <font color="green">A special thank you, to all our partners, so far!</font color="green">==
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A big shout-out to all participants and to our partners from previous years—the Management Teams, with a special thanks to the enthusiastic coaches.
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<td><center>''Stay tuned: <u>live</u> tweets on #hotel''</center></td>
<li>Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)
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<li>Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (Germany)
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<li>Birmingham City University (UK)
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<li>UCLL University Belgium
<li>Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)
<li>Vidzeme University A.S. (Latvia)
== Reports on the project ==__NOEDITSECTION__
<li>Liverpool John Moores University (UK)
<li>St. Cyril & St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria)
The simulation is used in different situations: it can be linked to traditional education, to coaching or training. Check the videos for an overview filmed by participants.
<li>Breda University (Netherlands)
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<li>Karlshochschule International university (Germany)
</div> </div> <BR>Want to join? Check [[Joining the game]].</div>
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<td><center>''European competition in Valmiera, June 2012''</center></td>
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== Goals of this simulation ==__NOEDITSECTION__
Teams are assigned to manage the hotel and keep it commercially and financially healthy, keep it independent and to show their vision on how to run a company like this. This platform is the central place in the management game.
In this platform the game will be supported in many different ways, teams will make their decisions here, store files and work with Flickr, YouTube, Twitter, and Google Earth, discuss with others, discuss with their coaches or get advice from teams in other competitions or from entrepreneurs. <br>
This platform will support participants in all aspects of the Management Game Emerald Forest Hotel.
* all information and communication from the market and other teams.
* all teams will make their decisions here
* all results are to be found here as well
* this game is ''Web 2.0 powered'': as far as possible everything will be embedded here.
Emerald Forest Hotel is a nice hotel with lots of potential, as you can find out on his platform. Interested as an entrepreneur? Have a look at the [[:Category:Entrepreneurs|Entrepreneurs section]].
This platform supports the Emerald Forest Hotel simulation. The very [[Game 01EU home|first competition]] was the final of the '''EU Lifelong Learning Program'''. The purpose of this project is to bring (small) enterprises and education together. All details on this project can be found in [http://www.emerald-forest.eu/wiki03/index.php/EU:Home EU info on the whole project].<br>
<small>''This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.''</small>
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The partners in this project are: <br>
* [http://www.va.lv/en/ Latvia: Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences]
* [http://www.nhtv.nl/ENG/home.html Netherlands: NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences]
* [http://www.ttu.ee/en Estonia: Tallinn University of Technology]
* [http://karlshochschule.de/de/ Germany: Karlshochschule International University]
* [http://internet.ktu.lt/en/index1.html Lithuania: Kaunas University of Applied Sciences]
* [http://www.uni-vt.bg/2/?zid=1&lid=2 Bulgaria: University of Veliko Tarno]
== Release and copyrights == __NOEDITSECTION__
If you are a participant in the simulation, be sure to read the page [[disclaimer]]. Be sure when working on this game that whatever you post, you have the right to post that specific picture, photo video or text without infringing anyones copyrights. The website is actively monitored but as the entire game is an ongoing real time process it is hard to oversee all of the changes and all of the impacts. All postings are, for that matter, the individual responsibility of the editor of that specific piece of content. If, by any means, you think that the content of this website offends your rights in any way, please contact us and we will respond. The entirety of this content is published under Creative Commons license. For details check the page [[copyright]] on this platform.<br>
<center><small>''Emerald Forest Hotel'' offering an <font color="green">'''emerald''' </font color="green">hotel experience!
| Run your own hotel in this management simulation.</small></center>
Latest revision as of 17:23, 9 October 2024
In response to popular demand, we will be integrating an AI chatbot and conducting a complete overhaul of the game. The new version 9.0 is scheduled for release by the end of 2024. Please note that, as a result, this version may occasionally be offline or experience some instability.
Welcome to the Emerald Forest Hotel
This platform will assist you in managing the Emerald Forest Hotel. Our hotel is a bit outdated, and we’re counting on you to make it a better place to stay. We’ve recorded a message for you.
Welcome on behalf of the Emerald Forest management!
You are now part of a new Management Team tasked with taking over the Emerald Forest Hotel. Your mission is to manage the hotel, enhance its current operations, and deliver significant improvements compared to previous years. You will have access to last year's performance results and the decisions that shaped them, providing a valuable reference point. Remember, you are competing against other Management Teams who share the same starting position. This is your opportunity to showcase your skills in management, creativity, finance, and marketing, with guidance from your coaches. Seize this chance to stand out!
All information
On this platform, you’ll find a wealth of information to help you understand the hotel's operations, including financial data like the operating review, as well as guidance on managing the hotel and making strategic decisions. Be sure to explore the main menu on the left (or tap the three bars at the top left if you’re on mobile). Have you seen our hotel's website? It's not in the best shape right now, but we encourage you to take a look nonetheless., Click here to visit the Emerald Forest Hotel website.
Done? You first step here, will be checking the pages from the menu:
Now that you have a clear understanding of the hotel, you’re ready to begin the competition. Review the menu again, and click on Join a Game, choose your competition to get started!
Good luck and thanks you all for helping the Emerald Forest Hotel! Jill Jandal, CEO of the Emerald Forest Hotel.
Welcome to Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy Les Roches
The latest competition at BUAS, Breda University of Hospitality and Facility Management has concluded. A big shout-out to all the participating teams and coaches—it has been a pleasure working with you. Congratulations to Management Teams, on winning the 'Golden Bell' award as the finale of the Emerald Forest Hotel simulation.
The Golden Bell Award
Congratulations to
Public award winnning team, Hotel Malia
Jury award winning team, Evergreen resort
Thanks to all the Management Teams, the coaches and the jury Michel Brokke, Geertje Klijn, Joost van der Minne and Jeroen Vinkesteijn. It has been very interesting!
A special thank you, to all our partners, so far!
A big shout-out to all participants and to our partners from previous years—the Management Teams, with a special thanks to the enthusiastic coaches.
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (Netherlands)
Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt (Germany)
Birmingham City University (UK)
UCLL University Belgium
Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia)
Vidzeme University A.S. (Latvia)
Liverpool John Moores University (UK)
St. Cyril & St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria)
Breda University (Netherlands)
Karlshochschule International university (Germany)
