Downhill

profitability

What this case is about

Your client is a Swiss ski resort that has recently experienced a significant decline in profits over the past three months. The decline has been steady and affected the main resort branch in Switzerland. Most similar ski resorts are also facing the same profit decline, including during the winter season. Your task is to analyze the reasons behind this decline and recommend how the client can address the issue.

Objective

Identify the root causes of the profit decline and propose actionable recommendations for the Swiss ski resort to improve profitability.

Skills this case tests

Structuring the problem
Working the numbers
Judgement and recommendation