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== <font color="green">Welcome to the Emerald Forest Hotel</font color="green">==
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 Our hotel is a bit outdated, and we’re counting on you to make it a better place to stay.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.
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<center><font color="red">'''Dear all <br> Regretfully, many aspects of our social life, as well as the economy are heavily affected by the Corona crisis: So is the Emerald Forest Hotel. <br>Your coaches will inform you how we handle the situation. Take care! ''' </font color="red"></center></I>
== Welcome ==__NOEDITSECTION__
This platform is part of the management training program "Emerald Forest Hotel". At the moment, no games are running, and we are working on release version 6.0 which is expected in December 2020. A fully online, corona-proof version.
<br>Interested in joining this concept of ''real virtuality''? Look in [[joining the game]]. <br>
Looking for something? Apart from the main menu left-hand, you can also use the search box top right hand (on mobile the magnifying glass on top). Type in a relevant word and look for a page on this platform specifically on this word, or for pages ''containing'' this word.
 
== UCLL welcome, have a look ==__NOEDITSECTION__
A special welcome to [https://www.ucll.be/ UC Leuven Limburg], feel free to have a look around. We are excited to hear that new Management teams from UCLL will be helping [[Jill Jandal]] out with new ideas, in March 2021. <br>
Your Games will be:
* [[Game 36BE home]] and
* [[Game 37BE home]].
<center>[[Image:ucll.jpg|300px]]</center>
 
== Welcome Ca' Foscari University of Venice ==__NOEDITSECTION__
A special welcome to [https://www.unive.it/pag/18630/ Centro Internazionale di Studi sull'Economia Turistica], feel free to have a look around. Recommended pages:
* [[All_concepts]] gives an idea on the Teams which joined so far.
* [[Introduction to Hotel]] an introduction to the story line.
* Your Game would be [[Game 38IT home]]
<center>[[Image:ca_foscari.jpg|300px]]</center>
 
== Welcome BCU: Birmingham City University ==__NOEDITSECTION__
A special welcome to [https://www.bcu.ac.uk/ Birmingham City University], feel free to have a look around. Recommended pages:
* [[All_concepts]] gives an idea on the Teams which joined so far.
* [[Introduction to Hotel]] an introduction to the story line.
* Your Game would be [[Game 33UK home]]
<center>[[Image:Birminghamcity_uni_logo_small.jpg|300px]]</center>
 
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== Thank you for your contributions! ==


:::<b>Thank you [https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/hotel-management Hotel Management track of Breda University a.s.] </b><br>
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 game [[Game_32NL_home|Game 32NL]] has finished! <br>
:::Congratulations to the winning Team of the Golden Bell Award:
:::* CT Hotel, C05 from the city of Copenstadt.
:::* The runner up from Amstelburg The Amstel ForSea, A06
:::* The winner of the audience award Boutique Hotel Wood Luxury, C09
:::Well-done!
<center>[[Image:buas_logo_small2.png|250px]] [[Image:buas_logo_hotel small.jpg|200px]]</center><br>


:::<b>Thank you [https://www.buas.nl/en Breda University a.s. Academy for Tourism] </b><br>
== <font color="green">All information</font color="green">==
:::The game [[Game_31NL_home|Game 31NL]] has finished! <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].
:::Congratulations to the winning Teams of each city, and especially to the overall winning Teams in the city of Budano:
:::* On profit the '''Ryokan Sakura Hotel''' realizing an amazing 3,325,000 euro
:::* On Creativity '''Super Local''' with a staggering 8,8!
:::Well-done!
<center>[[Image:buas_logo_small2.png|250px]]<br></center><br>


:::<b>Thank you [https://www.hogeschoolrotterdam.nl/ Rotterdam University of a.s.] </b><br>
Done? You first step here, will be checking the pages from the menu:
:::We are happy we got so many new ideas. Your game is finishing right now: thank you so much for joining this game is harsh times.
* [[Introduction to Hotel]] and
:::A big shout out to you all, managers from an industrious city!
* [[Introduction Game play]]
<center>[[Image:rotterdam_small.png|250px]]<br></center><br>
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!


:::<b>Thank you [https://www.ttu.ee/en Tallinn Technological University TalTech] </b><br>
<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>
:::The game has finished! Thank you all once again. We've seen very creative work from Tallinn. Hope tobe seeing you in the future!
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== Hello [https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ John Moores University]==__NOEDITSECTION__
== <font color="green">Thank you Teams from Hotel Management at BUAS!</font color="green">==
In the UK as well, we are getting support from students at John Moores University Liverpool. So a special welcome!
Your competition [[Game 55NL home|Game 55NL]] has ended. Thank you for running my hotel and making it a better place to stay! We have seen some amazing concepts and presentation. A shout out to the coaches as well, helping you in this pressure cooker. Hope to see you around in hospitality, it's a small world.
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<center>[[Image:buas_logo_small2.png|250px]] [[Image:buas_logo_hotel small.jpg|200px]]</center>
First step is visiting your own Game which is called Game 28UK [[Game_28UK_home|by clicking here, Game 28UK]] and always visible in the main menu.
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== Hello [https://www.ttu.ee/en Tallinn Technolgical University TuT] ==__NOEDITSECTION__
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We are happy to see you joining once more. We've sen some good work from the Baltics in the past especially from Tallinn. So Christina has high hopes.
== <font color="green">Welcome University of Split!</font color="green">==
<center>[[Image:Tut_logo_small.jpg|250px]]. <br></center>
We truly hope to welcome [https://www.efst.unist.hr/en/ to see the University of Split] as a new partner, running the Emerald Forest Hotel! Croatia will offer yet another interesting perspective to the simulation and all of it's participants. We are ready to take on the challenge, are you?
First step is visiting your own competition which is called Game 30EE [[Game_30EE_home|by clicking here, competition 30EEU]] and always visible in the main menu.
[[Image:Split logo.jpg|thumb|300px|left|alt= University of Split joining Emerald Forest Hotel||<i><center><code>University of Split</code></I></center>]]
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== Hello [https://www.buas.nl/en Breda University a.s. (former NHTV)] ==__NOEDITSECTION__
== <font color="green">Welcome University of the West Indies!</font color="green">==
The oldest and most royal partner in helping the Emerald Forest Hotel out over the years. Christina and Jill have visited the teams several times. With many experiences coaches, the family Bergman counts on Breda!
We hope [https://www.uwi.edu/ to see the University of the West Indies] as a new partner, running the Emerald Forest Hotel! <br>
<center>[[Image:buas_logo_small2.png|250px]]. <br></center>
The perspective of the West Indies would be a valuable addition to the range of viewpoints already represented in the simulation.
First step is visiting your own competition which is called Game 31NL [[Game_31NL_home|by clicking here, competition 31NL]] and always visible in the main menu.
[[Image:Jamaica logo.jpg|thumb|300px|left|alt= University of the West Indies joining Emerald Forest Hotel||<i><center><code>University of the West Indies</code></I></center>]]
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== After movie ==
Just to give you an idea what the total of a (finished) game looks like:
<center>{{#widget:YouTube|id=Olb0kB5LiYw|width=50%}}<br><i>Wrap up of Game in Karlsruhe</i>.</center>


== What can this simulation do for you? ==__NOEDITSECTION__
== <font color="green">Welcome to Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy Les Roches</font color="green">==
The Emerald Forest is a unique learning opportunity, offering the possibility to work on (business) management skills in a modern, attractive way, completely online way. It is used by Universities (of a.s. 4-10 ects), companies as well as training institutes all over Europe. It consists of much more than just this platform and has been played by more than 10.000 participants. <br> The management skills to demonstrate should focus on: Creativity, commercial calculating, managerial capacities and promotional skills.
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>
The Emerald Forest Hotel is an international management simulation with a strong realistic story-line combined with an attractive competition based on profit and on creativity. You can use the Emerald Forest Hotel simulation under one of our licenses: check [[Joining the game|Joining the Emerald Forest Hotel simulation]]. A hotel happens to be the case, but it's also very useful in other industries or solely a training aiming at management skills. 
[[Image:LesRoches logo.jpg|thumb|300px|left|alt= Les Roches joining Emerald Forest Hotel||<i><center><code>Les Roches Hospitality Academy</code></I></center>]]
Or have a look at the promo: <br>
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== Competition in Breda at [https://www.buas.nl/ENG.html BUas (former NHTV)] has ended! ==__NOEDITSECTION__
Congratulations to all the winning teams. And especially to the overall winning teams:
* Creativity The Happy Otter
* On profit The Grammable Hotel
<br>Pictures of the Final available on [https://www.flickr.com/photos/79317761@N02/albums/72157694549474842 Flickr] <br>
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== Sponsor  ==
Are you interested as an international hotel chain, to join the game as partner, user or sponsor?  We offer you a modern platform which lots of linked media and an interesting group of users, mainly working or about to work in hospitality industry. Check the page [[sponsor]].


== A proud HSMAI member ==__NOEDITSECTION__
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In Amsterdam RAI, under normal circumstances, the [https://www.hftp.org/hitec/amsterdam/ HITEC Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference] takes place. The conferences is held in combination with [http://hsmai-europe.com/ HSMAI Hospitality Sales Marketing Association International]. Emerald Forest Hotel management visits both conferences. We are delighted to tell, that in edition 2018, we have been chosen one of the nominees for the prestigious HSMAI - awards. Though we didn't win we are proud of our nomination and special recognition!
== <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.
<center> [[Image:hsmai.jpg|300px]]</center><br>
[[Image:goldenbell 2024.jpg|thumb|300px|left|alt= BUAS winning Team Emerald Forest Hotel||<i><center><code>The Golden Bell Award</code></I></center>]]
<center> [[Image:nomination.jpg|300px]]</center>
Congratulations to
 
* Public award winnning team, Hotel Malia
== Release and copyrights== __NOEDITSECTION__
* Jury award winning team, Evergreen resort
If you are planning to use this simulation, be sure to read the page [[disclaimer]] and respect the IP rights, related to this platform. The Emerald Forest Hotel simulation is actively monitored, but as the entire simulation is always "in progress", it is hard to oversee all of the changes and its impacts on all media[[:Category:Assignments|.]] All postings are, for that matter, the individual responsibility of a specific editor of that specific piece of content, also on social media! <br>
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!
If, by any means, you ended up on this website and think that some elements of the content offend your rights in any way, please contact us and we will respond: emeraldforesthotel at gmail.com. For details on usage of the platform itself ([[IP]]), please check the page [[copyright]] or contact us. <br><br>
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== <font color="green">A special thank you, to all our partners, so far!</font color="green">==
== What does the program look like? ==__NOEDITSECTION__
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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<li>[https://www.ku.de/ Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt] (Germany)
|Column 2 text=Recap of competition in Karlsruhe 2017. Or check [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUwFR9oe-2A the long one 2016]:
<li>[https://www.bcu.ac.uk/ Birmingham City University](UK)
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<li>[https://www.ucll.be/en UCLL University] (Belgium0
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<li>[https://taltech.ee/en Tallinn University of Technology] (Estonia)
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<li>[https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ Liverpool John Moores University] (UK)
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<li>[https://www.uni-vt.bg/eng/ St. Cyril & St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo] (Bulgaria)
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<li>[https://www.ku.de/ Katholische Universität Eichstätt Ingolstadt](Germany)
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<li>[https://www.buas.nl/en BUAS Breda University a.s.] (Netherlands)
|Column 2 text=Recap of competition in Breda 2018:
<li>[https://karlsuniversity.de/ Karlshochschule International university](Germany)
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<li>[https://www.thomasmore.edu/ Thomas More University a.s.] (Belgium)
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<li>and others!</li>
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<BR>Want to join? Check [[Joining the game]]
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== All new hotel concepts == __NOEDITSECTION__
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All concepts that have been developed by the participants from over 20 countries in this management simulation are summarized on the page [[All concepts| all new hotel concepts]]. Starting from this page, you can navigate to every new hotel concept.<br>
== <font color="green">Horecava Trade fair</font color="green">==
Or check [[:Category:Emerald forest finished teams|what other teams have done so far!]]
Another inspiring week, as we visited the Horeca Trade Fair in Amsterdam, as we do every year. Getting inspired by nice demonstrations, many new ideas, coffee and some drinks, meeting up with our partners and friends and new business contacts.
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| [[Image:digital kitchen emerald forest hotel.jpg|thumb|150px|left|[https://www.rational-online.com/en_us/products/ Digital kitchen equipment]]]
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<td><center>''The hotel looks like this''</center></td>
<td><center>''Stay tuned: <u>live</u> tweets on #hotel''</center></td>
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Latest revision as of 08:55, 29 August 2025

In response to popular demand, we are conducting an upgrade of the game. The new version 10.0 is scheduled for release by the Decemer 2025. 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.


Thank you Teams from Hotel Management at BUAS!

Your competition Game 55NL has ended. Thank you for running my hotel and making it a better place to stay! We have seen some amazing concepts and presentation. A shout out to the coaches as well, helping you in this pressure cooker. Hope to see you around in hospitality, it's a small world.


Welcome University of Split!

We truly hope to welcome to see the University of Split as a new partner, running the Emerald Forest Hotel! Croatia will offer yet another interesting perspective to the simulation and all of it's participants. We are ready to take on the challenge, are you?

University of Split joining Emerald Forest Hotel
University of Split

Welcome University of the West Indies!

We hope to see the University of the West Indies as a new partner, running the Emerald Forest Hotel!
The perspective of the West Indies would be a valuable addition to the range of viewpoints already represented in the simulation.

University of the West Indies joining Emerald Forest Hotel
University of the West Indies

Welcome to Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy Les Roches

We hope to see Les Roches Abu Dhabi soon, as one of our new partner, running the Emerald Forest Hotel!

Les Roches joining Emerald Forest Hotel
Les Roches Hospitality Academy


Thank you, Management Teams from BUAS-Breda!

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.

BUAS winning Team Emerald Forest Hotel
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.


Want to join? Check Joining the game


Horecava Trade fair

Another inspiring week, as we visited the Horeca Trade Fair in Amsterdam, as we do every year. Getting inspired by nice demonstrations, many new ideas, coffee and some drinks, meeting up with our partners and friends and new business contacts.

Horecava 2025
Brinks Coffee Roasters, new coffee standard
CuliQuiz learning by Gamification
Green Vertical Farming
Digital kitchen equipment



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