Japan Luxury Hotels Market Professional Research Report 2014-2026, Segmented by Players, Types, End-Users in Major Region

  • REPORT SUMMARY
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • This report offers an overview of the market trends, drivers, and barriers with respect to the Japan Luxury Hotels market. It also provides a detailed overview of the market of different regions across Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu. The report deep analyzes type and application in Japan Luxury Hotels market. Detailed analysis of key players, along with key growth strategies adopted by Luxury Hotels industry, the PEST and SWOT analysis are also included. In short, the report will provide a comprehensive view of the industry's development and features.


    By Player:

    • Vicerory Bali

    • Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

    • Komaneka at Tanggayuda

    • The Upper House

    • Phum Baitang

    • Gili Lankanfushi

    • Layana Resort and Spa

    • Katamama

    • The Oberoi Vanyavilas

    • The Oberoi Rajvilas

    • Baros Maldives

    • The Danna Langkawi


    By Type:

    • 2500 Eu- 4000 Eu

    • 4001 Eu- 6500 Eu

    • 6501 Eu and above


    By End-User:

    • Business Trip

    • Vacation Tourism

    • Other


    By Region:

    • Hokkaido

    • Tohoku

    • Kanto

    • Chubu

    • Kinki

    • Chugoku

    • Shikoku

    • Kyushu

  • 1 Report Overview

    • 1.1 Product Definition and Scope

    • 1.2 PEST (Political, Economic, Social and Technological) Analysis of Luxury Hotels Market

    • 1.3 Market Segment by Type

      • 1.3.1 Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of 2500 Eu- 4000 Eu from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.3.2 Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of 4001 Eu- 6500 Eu from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.3.3 Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of 6501 Eu and above from 2014 to 2026

    • 1.4 Market Segment by Application

      • 1.4.1 Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of Business Trip from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.4.2 Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of Vacation Tourism from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.4.3 Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of Other from 2014 to 2026

    • 1.5 Market Segment by Regions

      • 1.5.1 Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.5.2 Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.5.3 Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.5.4 Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.5.5 Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.5.6 Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.5.7 Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

      • 1.5.8 Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026


    2 Market Trends and Competitive Landscape

    • 2.1 Market Trends and Dynamics

      • 2.1.1 Market Challenges and Restraints

      • 2.1.2 Market Opportunities and Potentials

      • 2.1.3 Mergers and Acquisitions

    • 2.2 Competitive Landscape Analysis

      • 2.2.1 Industrial Concentration Analysis

      • 2.2.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis of the Industry

      • 2.2.3 SWOT Analysis for New Entrants


    3 Segmentation of Luxury Hotels Market by Types

    • 3.1 Products Development Trends of Different Types

    • 3.2 Commercial Products Types of Major Vendors

    • 3.3 Competitive Landscape Analysis of Different Types

    • 3.4 Market Size of Luxury Hotels by Major Types

      • 3.4.1 Market Size and Growth Rate of 2500 Eu- 4000 Eu

      • 3.4.2 Market Size and Growth Rate of 4001 Eu- 6500 Eu

      • 3.4.3 Market Size and Growth Rate of 6501 Eu and above


    4 Segmentation of Luxury Hotels Market by End-Users

    • 4.1 Downstream Client Analysis by End-Users

    • 4.2 Competitive Landscape Analysis of Different End-Users

    • 4.3 Market Potential Analysis of Different End-Users

    • 4.4 Market Size of Luxury Hotels by Major End-Users

      • 4.4.1 Market Size and Growth Rate of Luxury Hotels in Business Trip

      • 4.4.2 Market Size and Growth Rate of Luxury Hotels in Vacation Tourism

      • 4.4.3 Market Size and Growth Rate of Luxury Hotels in Other


    5 Market Analysis by Regions

    • 5.1 Japan Luxury Hotels Production Analysis by Regions

    • 5.2 Japan Luxury Hotels Consumption Analysis by Regions


    6 Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis

    • 6.1 Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major Types

    • 6.2 Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major End-Users


    7 Tohoku Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis

    • 7.1 Tohoku Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major Types

    • 7.2 Tohoku Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major End-Users


    8 Kanto Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis

    • 8.1 Kanto Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major Types

    • 8.2 Kanto Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major End-Users


    9 Chubu Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis

    • 9.1 Chubu Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major Types

    • 9.2 Chubu Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major End-Users


    10 Kinki Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis

    • 10.1 Kinki Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major Types

    • 10.2 Kinki Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major End-Users


    11 Chugoku Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis

    • 11.1 Chugoku Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major Types

    • 11.2 Chugoku Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major End-Users


    12 Shikoku Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis

    • 12.1 Shikoku Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major Types

    • 12.2 Shikoku Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major End-Users


    13 Kyushu Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis

    • 13.1 Kyushu Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major Types

    • 13.2 Kyushu Luxury Hotels Landscape Analysis by Major End-Users


    14 Major Players Profiles

    • 14.1 Vicerory Bali

      • 14.1.1 Vicerory Bali Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.1.2 Market Performance

      • 14.1.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.2 Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

      • 14.2.1 Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.2.2 Market Performance

      • 14.2.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.3 Komaneka at Tanggayuda

      • 14.3.1 Komaneka at Tanggayuda Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.3.2 Market Performance

      • 14.3.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.4 The Upper House

      • 14.4.1 The Upper House Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.4.2 Market Performance

      • 14.4.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.5 Phum Baitang

      • 14.5.1 Phum Baitang Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.5.2 Market Performance

      • 14.5.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.6 Gili Lankanfushi

      • 14.6.1 Gili Lankanfushi Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.6.2 Market Performance

      • 14.6.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.7 Layana Resort and Spa

      • 14.7.1 Layana Resort and Spa Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.7.2 Market Performance

      • 14.7.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.8 Katamama

      • 14.8.1 Katamama Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.8.2 Market Performance

      • 14.8.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.9 The Oberoi Vanyavilas

      • 14.9.1 The Oberoi Vanyavilas Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.9.2 Market Performance

      • 14.9.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.10 The Oberoi Rajvilas

      • 14.10.1 The Oberoi Rajvilas Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.10.2 Market Performance

      • 14.10.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.11 Baros Maldives

      • 14.11.1 Baros Maldives Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.11.2 Market Performance

      • 14.11.3 Product and Service Introduction

    • 14.12 The Danna Langkawi

      • 14.12.1 The Danna Langkawi Company Profile and Recent Development

      • 14.12.2 Market Performance

      • 14.12.3 Product and Service Introduction

     

    The List of Tables and Figures (Totals 116 Figures and 158 Tables)

     

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of 2500 Eu- 4000 Eu from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of 4001 Eu- 6500 Eu from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of 6501 Eu and above from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Market Share by Type in 2014

    • Figure Market Share by Type in 2018

    • Figure Market Share by Type in 2026

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of Business Trip from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of Vacation Tourism from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of Other from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Market Share by End-User in 2014

    • Figure Market Share by End-User in 2018

    • Figure Market Share by End-User in 2026

    • Figure Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Market Size and Growth Rate from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Development Trends and Industry Dynamics of Luxury Hotels Industry

    • Figure Market Challenges and Restraints

    • Figure Market Opportunities and Potentials

    • Table Mergers and Acquisition

    • Figure Market Share of TOP 3 Players in 2018

    • Figure Market Share of TOP 5 Players in 2018

    • Figure Market Share of TOP 6 Players from 2014 to 2019

    • Figure Porter's Five Forces Analysis

    • Figure New Entrant SWOT Analysis

    • Table Specifications of Different Types of Luxury Hotels

    • Figure Development Trends of Different Types

    • Table Commercial Products Types of Major Vendors

    • Figure Competitive Landscape Analysis of Different Types

    • Table Consumption of Luxury Hotels by Different Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Consumption Share of Luxury Hotels by Different Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Market Size and Growth Rate of 2500 Eu- 4000 Eu

    • Figure Market Size and Growth Rate of 4001 Eu- 6500 Eu

    • Figure Market Size and Growth Rate of 6501 Eu and above

    • Table Downstream Client Analysis by End-Users

    • Figure Competitive Landscape Analysis of Different End-Users

    • Table Market Potential Analysis of Different End-Users

    • Table Consumption of Luxury Hotels by Different End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Consumption Share of Luxury Hotels by Different End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of Business Trip from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of Vacation Tourism from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Market Size and Growth Rate of Other from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Japan Luxury Hotels Production by Regions

    • Table Japan Luxury Hotels Production Share by Regions

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Production Share by Regions in 2014

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Production Share by Regions in 2018

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Production Share by Regions in 2026

    • Table Japan Luxury Hotels Consumption by Regions

    • Table Japan Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Regions

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Regions in 2014

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Regions in 2018

    • Figure Japan Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Regions in 2026

    • Table Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2014

    • Figure Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2018

    • Figure Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2026

    • Table Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2014

    • Figure Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2018

    • Figure Hokkaido Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2026

    • Table Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2014

    • Figure Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2018

    • Figure Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2026

    • Table Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2014

    • Figure Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2018

    • Figure Tohoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2026

    • Table Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2014

    • Figure Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2018

    • Figure Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2026

    • Table Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2014

    • Figure Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2018

    • Figure Kanto Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2026

    • Table Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2014

    • Figure Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2018

    • Figure Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2026

    • Table Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2014

    • Figure Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2018

    • Figure Chubu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2026

    • Table Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2014

    • Figure Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2018

    • Figure Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2026

    • Table Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2014

    • Figure Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2018

    • Figure Kinki Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2026

    • Table Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2014

    • Figure Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2018

    • Figure Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2026

    • Table Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2014

    • Figure Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2018

    • Figure Chugoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2026

    • Table Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2014

    • Figure Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2018

    • Figure Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2026

    • Table Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2014

    • Figure Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2018

    • Figure Shikoku Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2026

    • Table Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2014

    • Figure Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2018

    • Figure Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by Types in 2026

    • Table Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Table Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users from 2014 to 2026

    • Figure Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2014

    • Figure Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2018

    • Figure Kyushu Luxury Hotels Consumption Share by End-Users in 2026

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of Vicerory Bali

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of Vicerory Bali

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of Vicerory Bali

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of Vicerory Bali

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of Vicerory Bali

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of Komaneka at Tanggayuda

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of Komaneka at Tanggayuda

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of Komaneka at Tanggayuda

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of Komaneka at Tanggayuda

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of Komaneka at Tanggayuda

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of The Upper House

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of The Upper House

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of The Upper House

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of The Upper House

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of The Upper House

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of Phum Baitang

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of Phum Baitang

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of Phum Baitang

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of Phum Baitang

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of Phum Baitang

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of Gili Lankanfushi

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of Gili Lankanfushi

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of Gili Lankanfushi

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of Gili Lankanfushi

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of Gili Lankanfushi

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of Layana Resort and Spa

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of Layana Resort and Spa

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of Layana Resort and Spa

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of Layana Resort and Spa

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of Layana Resort and Spa

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of Katamama

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of Katamama

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of Katamama

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of Katamama

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of Katamama

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of The Oberoi Vanyavilas

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of The Oberoi Vanyavilas

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of The Oberoi Vanyavilas

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of The Oberoi Vanyavilas

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of The Oberoi Vanyavilas

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of The Oberoi Rajvilas

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of The Oberoi Rajvilas

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of The Oberoi Rajvilas

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of The Oberoi Rajvilas

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of The Oberoi Rajvilas

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of Baros Maldives

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of Baros Maldives

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of Baros Maldives

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of Baros Maldives

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of Baros Maldives

    • Table Company Profile and Development Status of The Danna Langkawi

    • Table Sales, Revenue, Sales Price and Gross Margin Analysis of The Danna Langkawi

    • Figure Sales and Growth Rate Analysis of The Danna Langkawi

    • Figure Revenue and Market Share Analysis of The Danna Langkawi

    • Table Product and Service Introduction of The Danna Langkawi

Report Version Choose

Report

BUY NOW

Our Customers

Beyond grateful for the confidence and support from all partners and customers.A win-win situation is our ultimate pursuit.

Beyond Consulting, Future is Feasible

We provide more professional and intelligent market reports to complement your business decisions.