Nouvelles Frontières: creation of a high quality website

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Growth of the budget of households for leisure and travels, increase in the free time of employees, retirement of the "baby-boomers" who want to travel more, and a general decrease in the air transportation prices have transformed the tourism industry in Europe, and particularly in France. In 1967, Nouvelles frontières (NF) ("new borders") was created. This company is a generalist tour-operator which performs on the wide tourism market in France. They offer more than 150 destinations on the five continents. Their turnover was EUR 250.1 billion in 2006 (French Directorate, 2007:4). In 2007, NF dealt with 1.6 million customers. In this sector, consumers are very demanding, and they want high quality services with very competitive prices. Nowadays, internet is a very developed tool in France as the penetration rate is 58.1% in France, with more than 36 million users.

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[...] His tasks will be to maintain the website, to update and to improve it. His contract will be begin during the launching step, and will pursue as long as the website will work. This must be acquired from external sources as there is no suitable human resources within the business qualified to undertake the activities required. Conclusion This project is an excellent opportunity for NF. The website creation's project is realisable and achievable. The number of contract is not too important. [...]

[...] For these 3 alternatives, the needs of the community are satisfied. However, ALT 1 and represents higher risks of time and costs. Project election When choosing a selection model, the points to consider are: realism, capability, ease to use, flexibility, cost effectiveness (Burke,2007: 67). The following scoring method will be used taking in to consideration the following criteria. These criteria are weighted between 1 to is the most desirable outcome to the company and 1 is the lower number having the opposite effect. [...]

[...] In 1967, Nouvelles frontières borders”) has been created. This company is a generalist tour-operator which performs on the wide tourism market in France. They propose more than 150 destinations on the five continents. The turnover was EUR 250,1 billion in 2006 (French Directorate, 2007:4). In 2007, NF dealt with 1,6 million of customers. In this sector, consumers are demanding, they want high quality services with very competitive prices.NF combines the different parts of the journey (flight, hotels, transportation, activities) to offer its customers all-inclusive travels. [...]

[...] The project must be complete before the winter season in Europe, for 70000 Euros ALTERNATIVES: ALT1) To buy a travel agency company who has a very good website This ALT is viable however large investments are required and it will take longer to perceive benefits. This project will need time in order to find an agreement with our future company. The acquisition process represents high risks in term of cost and time. Nevertheless, NF will acquire a high quality website. A large number of people will be required to analyze the competitors' strengths and weaknesses, their website and their competitive advantages. People will be also needed to establish and maintain relationships between the two companies during the acquisition process. [...]

[...] First of all, a consultant will be required in order to manage the website project. The consultant will have to deal with the website company and find an agreement with them. He will follow them during the creation process. The consultant will report to me two hours a week during the development website process. An invitation to tender will be done in order to advertise and to select the best website creation's company. Five companies will be selected; they will have the possibility to show us their website model according to our requirements. [...]