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#Tourism and Leisure

You have been relatively successful in your post-MBA career and are considering quitting to move to a holiday destination in Southeast Asia and open a resort there. Should you, and if so, where should …

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This case tests market sizing capability, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making under personal constraints. It requires candidates to synthesize quantitative market data with qualitative lifestyle factors while comparing a hypothetical status quo with projected venture returns. The case emphasizes the importance of establishing clear decision criteria upfront and distinguishing between opportunity attractiveness and personal suitability.

Estimated Time 28 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Source ICC
50 / 100
You have been relatively successful in your post-MBA career and are considering quitting to move to a holiday destination in Southeast Asia and open a resort there. Should you, and if so, where should you open it?

Clarifying Information

  1. You plan to employ 5 people in your resort
  2. You are considering leaving your current position to build this resort full time
  3. At a minimum, you want this resort to make as much cash flow as you did in your last job
  4. It is up to the candidate to apply the salary and conditions of their ‘current job’
  5. You are only considering resort destinations. You are tired of the bustle of city life!
Mock Interview
Interviewer

You have been relatively successful in your post-MBA career and are considering quitting to move to a holiday destination in Southeast Asia and open a resort there. Should you, and if so, where should you open it?

You

Thanks. Before analyzing, I'd like to clarify a few key questions...

Interviewer

Good question. Let me provide some background information...

You

Based on this, I suggest analyzing from these dimensions...

AI Score
Clarifying + Framework /5 Exhibits + Analysis /5 Brainstorm + Conclusion /5 Universal Skills /5
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AI Mock Interview

A career decision case where the candidate must evaluate whether to leave a successful career to open a resort in Southeast Asia. The analysis requires market sizing across four destinations (Bali, Penang, Boracay, Phuket), revenue modeling based on tourist arrivals and spending patterns, and a financial comparison against the candidate’s current salary. Boracay emerges as having highest growth potential with least competition, while Phuket has the largest but most saturated market.

Key Insights:

  1. Market saturation versus growth tradeoff: larger markets may offer higher absolute revenues but face greater competition and lower margins
  2. Revenue modeling should link macroeconomic indicators (GDP/capita growth, tourist arrivals) to resort-level profitability through market share assumptions
  3. Cost structure simplification (wages at 20% of operating costs) allows rapid estimation but requires sensitivity analysis on actual cost drivers
  4. Qualitative factors (lifestyle, cultural fit, long-term market trajectory) must balance quantitative financial returns in career decision cases
  5. The candidate’s willingness to accept lower returns than status quo salary is a key unstated assumption affecting the recommendation

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