3. Recessions Occurred From Till Time Span July 1980 November 1982 24 Months July 1990 March 1991 8 Months March 2001 November 2001 8 Months December 2007 January 2010 25 Months
8. Impact of Terrorist Attacks Created fear in people People cancelled their travel plans Airlines & Hotel Industries badly hit Resulted in low occupancy rates Airline & Hotel Industries offered discounts, gift coupons, to attract people But, still, no improvement in occupancy rate Airline & Hotel Industries started “ Cost Reduction” activities
9. i] Reduce No. of flights ii] Lay off people iii] Salary reduction to “ Not laid off people” In flight meals reduced Low or No income to spend and buy goods They became careful due to the fear of loss of job Meals supplying company got the hit Catering company now, lays off people Demand for other goods come down Started saving money instead of spending Demand for other goods come down Airline & Hotel Industries started “ Cost Reduction” activities
10. How to beat recession 1. To optimize the manpower strength. 2. To take strategic initiatives to increase the productivity and efficiency of the entire organization. 3. To work on for benefits. 4. Redesign training and development programs. 5. Moving to a new market space