This report examines the external environment surrounding Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. over the next five years to determine if the outside world will either assist or hinder the company in realizing its mission.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2

2. Fairmont Overview 2

3. PEST Analysis 4

3.1. Political Factors and Trends 4

3.2. Economic Factors and Trends 6

3.3. Social Factors and Trends 7

3.4. Technological Factors and Trends 8

4. Porter 5-Forces Analysis 10

4.1. Existing Competitors 10

4.2. Potential Competitors 11

4.3. Substitute Products 13

4.4. Customers 14

4.5. Suppliers 15

5. Conclusions 16

6. Bibliography 18

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Introduction

Often a firm's success or failure, or the degree of either, is not under its direct control. A well managed firm can fail while a mediocre firm can be highly successful simply by being in the right industry or geography at the right time. It is therefore important not only to examine a firm's management, products and track record but also the external factors affecting its success.

This report examines the external environment surrounding Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Inc. over the next five years to determine if the outside world will either assist or hinder the company in realizing its mission. First, this report will provide an overview of the company's