BSTM321 MERCED - CM 10seatwork1
BSTM321 MERCED - CM 10seatwork1
10 Seatwork 1:
Case: Martha Soriano, A Baguio City-based retailer and caterer, noted the severe shortage of
hotel accommodations in the city, especially during the annual Panagbenga Flower Festival. She
invited some foreign friends, Arthur Hewitt, an American retiree, and Rose Ann Grundt, a German
hotelier, to join and invest in her new business venture- the Mayflower Hotel. Based on the
business plan prepared, the total capitalization needed for the 50-room standard hotel is Php20
million. Martha is only capable of raising half of the total investment needed. What advice would
you give Ms. Soriano as she forms a partnership with two (2) foreign partners?
Answer:
According to the rules and regulations to govern the accreditation of Travel and Tour Services,
partnerships organized under Philippine Laws, at least 60% of the capital must be owned and
held by a Philippine national. However, as Martha is only able to provide P10 million out of the
needed Php20 million capital, the partnership would not be possible. Martha would need at least
Php12 million to be able to invest in a hotel with her foreign friends. To be able to continue the
partnership for Mayflower Hotel, Martha could invite another Philippine national to invest P2
Million, in that way, two Philippine nationals would own 60% of the capital.