GPS Website Ebrochure 2013

CONTENTS

About us… 2

What we do… 3

What GPS is known for… 14

Who uses our services… 15

Our people… 16

Contact us… 17

GPS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

GPS Development Services is the commercialized development

arm of the Banyan Tree Group, a leading manager and developerof premium resorts, hotels and spas around the world. Weprovide development and technical expertise and advisoryservices in the hospitality industry and beyond.

Our teams of highly qualified and experienced professionals inSingapore, China and Thailand have developed more than 30hotels and 60 spas around the world, managing the opening of adiverse range of properties across various regions in Asia Pacific,Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

With our vast experience and expertise within the field, we haveproven ourselves to add value to all projects that we undertake,assuring great success for our clients.


ABOUT US


WHAT WE DO

Development & Technical Advisory Services

Project Management Services

Procurement Services

Green & Sustainable Consultancy and Certification


DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES

We offer a range of development services. We provide overall programstructure, schedule and strategies as we coordinate the different tasks fromfeasibility, project initiation, pre-construction all the way to pre-opening, toensure the timely deliverable of all tasks and products that comply toproject requirements and standards. With our professional and multidisciplinary expertise within our team, we are able to provide a holistic one-stop service to our clients.

Some of the key services that we provide will be:

• Project feasibility studies• Recommendation of the best positioning for the development• Formulation of project brief, master schedule, facilities list, area

program and cost plan• Review and audit of technical and operational requirements, cost,

quality and time perspectives in the interest of our clients.• Tracking of construction progress and the timely commencement of

pre-opening activities• Ensuring operators tasks are addressed and operator interface will be

in tandem with the actual progress on site

“During the two phases of renovation, the GPS team demonstrated the ability to provide quality workmanship that is on time and within budget.. The communication, quality of work and follow-through by the team from budgeting, preliminary design, alternate scenarios, to actual construction wereexcellent.. As a result, we were able to begin a successful new era in our 16-year tradition of success with a brand-new refurbished ‘All Pool Villa resort’. This would have been impossible to accomplish without GPS.”

Mohamed Hilmy, Hotel Manager of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

FEASIBILITY STUDIES

TECHNICAL ADVISORY

Desert

Preparation of Hotel

BOQ items

DEVELOPMENT

& TECHNICAL

ADVISORY

SERVICES

Area Programme

DEVELOPMENT OF

VARIOUS TYPES OF PROPERTIES

Mountain Urban IntegratedIsland

DESIGN REVIEWS

PRE-OPENING

Peak Season Survey

Hotel Room Rates

Comparison

Location Description

Tourism & Economic

Factors

TA Workflow

Climate

Villa Layout

BOH

Project Fact Sheet

Staff Benefits &

Manning

Site Character and

Planning

Area Facilities

Standards &

Procedures

Handover & Defects

Rectification Coordination

Recruitment & Training

Uniform

Peak Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

*Note : Chi na Golde n Wee ks are us ual y first few w eeks of the month , o nly CNY is either l ate Jan or ea rly FebChina

BT Hang Zho u

BT Lij ian g Mi d - Nati onal Da y

BT Ri ngh a

BT Sanya New Year

*Note : Sources s ay hi ghe r fares a re offered between June 14 - July 14 and Dece mber 12 - 24India

BT Kera la Mi d - En d

*Note : Indonesia

BT Bintan

BT Ungasa n

*Note : Maldives

BT Madi varu

BT Vabb infaru

*Note : Hotel prices are a t the ir pe ak from December 15th till Eas te r Mexico

BT Carbo Marques

BT Maya kob a

*Note : Eas ter cons idered mos t imp ortant ho lida y , Uns ure ab out New Year and Chri stmasSeychel les

BT Seych el les Ea rly + New Year

*Note : Vietnam

BT Lang Co

*Note : Dece mber an d Janu ary Highes t For BK and PHU, Jul y - August for KohThailand

BT Phu ket Whol e Month

BT Koh Samui New Yea r + Mid Ja nuary Ch ris tmas

*Note :Bes t Months - Dece mber an d Janu ary United Arab Emirates

BT Al Wadi

Peak Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

*Note : Publ ic hol ida ys + Short hi gh de mand s easo ns - The l ast Friday of Apri l ~ the firs t Sa turday of May (Con secu@ve holi day from May Day to Chil dren 's Day)Korea

BT Seoul New Year Mid - End + Chris tmas

*Note : Chi na Golde n Wee ks are us ual y first few weeks of the month , o nly CNY is either l ate Jan or ea rly FebChina

BT Maca u

*Note : Dece mber an d Janu ary Highes t For BK and PHU, Jul y - August for KohThailand

BT Bangko k Whol e Month

Whol e Months +

Chri stma sNew Year

Ch ris tmas

Chris tmas

Nati onal d ay - W hole Mo nth Of No vCNY

New Year + CNY

CNY Wh ole Sep -

Nati onal Day

Mid July - Mi d AugEnd Sep - Early Oct / Mi d Oct - Mid Nov(Autumn color s es s ion)

New Year + CNY Whol e Months + Labor Day Wh ole Mon ths + Nati onal Da y

Whol e MonthsWho le Months

Whole Months

Whol e Month s

Wh ole Mon ths

Banyan Tree Projects

City Hotel Projects

Eas ter

Wh ole Mon ths

Whol e Months

Up to EasterEn d +

Ch ris tmas

Whol e Months +

New year

Mid Ju ly - End Augu st

Who le Months

Whol e Month sNew Year + CNY

Whol e Month s +

La bor Day


PROJECT MANAGEMENTSERVICES

We provide project management services from any stage of the projectstarting from development feasibility till completion of construction andhandover. Our key services comprise of the following:

• Preliminary Stage Advisory & Planning• Project Scheduling & Control• Design Management• Change Management• Procurement Management• Construction Management

Our systematic and proven approaches in managing developmentprocesses coupled with the team’s dedication and leadership will enableour clients to be assured that their projects will be managed effectively,

efficiently and successfully.

“Maldives is a remote location and can

be a challenge to get things organized.

I had the chance to work with the GPS

team for three months during the

renovation work at Angsana Ihuru.

The professionalism and “savoir faire”

of the team , their strong ability to

work under pressure and handle

situations as well as their competent

negotiation skills have contributed to

the high percentage of success. I

would definitely recommend GPS as

the team to succeed.”

Henar Rios,

Executive Assistant Manager of

Angsana Ihuru

Construction → Pre-Opening → Handover

CLOSE MONITORING

OF SITE SITUATION

EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT

OF PROJECT TIMELINE

Establish critical milestones

Recognise delay

Perform schedule management

iPlan is an online platform for reporting and

monitoring project status, as well as accessing

project information such as legal terms, fee and

reimbursement payments, project schedule and

fact sheets.

PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

SERVICES

ONLINE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

“It was great to work with the team – we were able to create a spectacular and unique product. In their professional and focused way we overcame all challenges which have manifested itself in what Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul stands for now – an Urban Oasis in the heart of Seoul.”

Stefan Thumiger, GM of Banyan Tree Seoul

WE DEVELOP

WE MANAGE

WE INTEGRATE


GREEN & SUSTAINABLE CONSULTANCY AND CERTIFICATION

We offer a full spectrum of sustainable advisory services, from planning,design, construction and operations to create cost effective, “green” hotelswhich can be built and operated in a sustainable manner. Our services willhelp you to reduce operational costs, create positive impact to thecommunity, while enhancing guest experience.

Our expertise includes:

• Hospitality specific experiences in achieving green certification(LEED / Green Mark / EarthCheck certification)

• Sustainable site planning strategies• Energy Modeling / System ROI Studies• Hospitality specific strategies in reducing energy and water

consumptions and improving indoor environmental quality• Testing and commissioning according to LEED® requirements• Training (CSR, Operations and improvement works)

“The sustainability challenges of tomorrow willdemand a new set of professional design skillstogether with the ability to innovate and createnew answers to construction and operationalchallenges. The partnership with GPS will allowus to offer our clients an integrated set ofplanning and design solutions. Mostimportantly working alongside GPS will allowEC3 Global to provide end to end designoutcomes, from initial concept developmentthrough to implementing and deliveringsustainable tourism operations for enterprises,buildings and communities."

Stewart Moore, CEO of EC3 Global

GPS is the first and only Singapore-

based company empowered by

EarthCheck to provide an integrated

green certification programme that

deliver end-to-end sustainable

tourism development services

services and green

expertise that cover

the entire development

process.

EVALUATION OF

GREEN PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGIES

Use of solar panels

in hotels

Trial test of solar power

buggies on site

Energy modelling for LEED certification

IN-HOUSE

GREEN BUILDING SPECIALIST

CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

From an ecological wasteland into an environmentally sensitive resort

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

GREEN &

SUSTAINABLE

SOLUTIONS


PROCUREMENTSERVICES

We provide very effective procurement services and solutions for all projects thatwe undertake, from project procurement planning of timeline and scheduling,sourcing of FFE & OSE items, delivery of goods, to project handover and close out.

Why our clients choose to buy through us:

• With an in-house logistics arm within GPS Development Services, this sets usapart from the competition as we are able to better value-add and achievefurther cost savings and efficiency for our clients.

• Coupled with our online web-based procuremet software Ez-Procure, weprovide our clients with an efficient and transparent manner in tracking allproject deliverables.

• With our global resources and facilities available locally, we are able toguarantee a personal and comprehensive service to effectively buy better forour clients.

• Cost savings and efficiencies by our proven experience and expertise in theindustry.

• Whenever possible, we purchase directly from manufacturers and notthrough distributors or agents.

• We deliver on our commitment and provide innovative solutions to ensureproject success for all our clients.

“The specific input by the team and dedication to detail fits in the uniqueness of Banyan Tree and Angsana. Their professional and effective approach in managing the BOL and the procurement process has given us the time and

resources to concentrate on placing the resorts from a nowhere land to an iconic landmark.“

Reinhold Johann, Area GM of Banyan Tree Lang Co (Vietnam)

ONLINE PROCUREMENT SYSTEM

Paperless Procurement • Real-time • Transparency

PROJECT MILESTONES FOR

EFFECTIVE PROCUREMENTFFE & OSE

PROCUREMENT

PROCUREMENT

SERVICES

LOGISTICS

MANAGEMENT & SAVINGS


Our Specialized KnowledgeCapitalizing on our vast experience and expertise in developing more than30 hotels and 60 spas globally, we have the specialized know-how andexperience to ensure that all critical paths and decisions in the developmentprocess will be addressed at the most appropriate time.

Our Experience in the fieldWith over 600 tasks that we track, review and coordinate towards thesuccessful completion of a single project, we have teams of highly qualifiedand experienced project specialists in our Singapore, China and Thailandoffices who have many years of experience in their respective fieldsensuring that all project deliverables are achieved for our clients.

Our Effective MethodologyWe incorporate effective & multi-proven systems to the developmentprocess to enable our clients and their teams to work effectively andefficiently for all projects we undertake. Each of our specialist in his field isinternationally qualified and accredited with recommended workmethodologies.

OurDetailed ApproachWe work closely with owners and all project team members on the bestpositioning and feasibility of the project, and map out a very detailed andcustomized project countdown plan tailored towards the success of thespecific project.

Our Integrated ServicesWe offer an integrated range of services from pre-construction to projectclose out, to effectively manage all relevant project processes anddeliverables throughout the entire development chain. Hence, we are yourone-stop project solution provider.

WHAT IS GPS KNOWN FOR

WHO USES OUR SERVICES

Developers

Hotel Operating Companies

Private Investors

Investment and Development Groups

Government Bodies

Management Companies

The management and team members of GPS DevelopmentServices have over 100 years of combined global

development, project management, and hospitality industryexperience.


OUR PEOPLE

Tel: +65 6849 588824 Cheong Chin Nam RoadSingapore 599747

Tel: +86 21 6335 292925F New Richport,763 Meng Zhi RoadShanghai 200023, China

Tel: +66 2677 445521/67 Fl 23 Thai Wah Tower 1South Sathorn RoadBangkok 10120, Thailand

http://www.banyantree.com/management_services/project_services


CONTACT US

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