Industry research

Hospitality & tourism

Test visitor demand, positioning and location.

Market and investment context

Test visitor demand, positioning and location. Research can examine accommodation, visitor services, destination and hospitality markets. The study boundary should reflect the proposed business model, geography and decision timeframe.

Questions that shape the assignment

  • Which visitor segments fit the proposition?
  • What rates and utilisation can the market sustain?
  • Which locations and channels strengthen commercial potential?

Methods and typical assignments

  • Customer research
  • competitor benchmarking
  • demand and occupancy scenarios
  • location assessment

Outputs for decision-makers

Depending on the scope, outputs may include a sector opportunity assessment, customer or stakeholder evidence, financial and economic scenarios, a risk register and an executive decision presentation. Source periods, assumptions and limitations accompany the analysis.

Relevant experience and specialist support

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