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Research that reveals what tourism businesses can't see from the inside. 

We combine data analysis, guest insights, market research and on-the-ground observation to uncover blind spots and turn them into actionable strategy.

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WHAT WE DO

RESEARCH. OBSERVE. ANALYZE. ADVISE.

 

Tourism Insights Lab helps tourism and hospitality organizations make better decisions by looking beyond surface-level assumptions. We combine quantitative research, qualitative insight and real-world observation to understand what is happening, why it is happening and what should happen next.

PROMISE

WHAT THE BUSINESS SAYS

Website
Marketing
Brand positioning
Pricing
Service promises

WHERE IS THE GAP?

WE INVESTIGATE THE GAP BETWEEN THEM

By combining business data, guest perspectives and real-world observation, Tourism Insights Lab identifies inconsistencies, overlooked patterns and opportunities that may be difficult to see from inside the organization.

PERCEPTION

WHAT GUESTS EXPERIENCE AND SAY

Reviews
UGC
Surveys
Interviews
Guest feedback

REALITY

WHAT IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING

Service delivery
Operations
Customer journey
Staffing
On-site observation

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RESEARCH CAPABILITIES

Built for questions that need more than assumptions.

01

Salary Benchmarking

Compare compensation and workforce patterns across hospitality organizations.

02

Market Research

Understand markets, audiences and emerging tourism opportunities.

03

Guest Experience Research

Identify recurring expectations, frustrations and service gaps.

04

Review & UGC Analysis

Turn thousands of guest opinions and traveler-generated content into useful patterns.

05

Competitor Intelligence

Understand how your organization compares and where differentiation exists.

06

Custom Research

Mixed-method research designed around a specific tourism or hospitality challenge.

THE TIL METHOD

RESEARCH. OBSERVE. ANALYZE. ADVISE.

01 - RESEARCH

Gather the evidence through data, surveys, interviews, reviews, market research and other relevant sources.

02 - OBSERVE

Where appropriate, examine the actual guest experience and operational environment.

03 - ANALYZE

Use quantitative and qualitative methods to identify patterns, gaps and opportunities.

04 - ADVISE

Translate findings into clear recommendations that decision-makers can act on.

WHO WE WORK WITH

DMOs and
Tourism Organizations

Supporting organizations in understanding perception, performance, and positioning through data-driven analysis and strategic insight.

Hotels, Resorts & Hospitality Brands

Helping hotels and hospitality businesses identify  performance gaps, strengthen their positioning, and improve guest perception through research, digital analysis, and strategic recommendations.

Emerging Tourism Ventures

Working with new and growing tourism businesses, including boutique hospitality concepts and Airbnb ventures, to define their positioning, strategy, and market direction from the start.

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GET IN TOUCH

What are you trying to understand?

Every project starts with a question. Tell us what you're trying to understand, measure or improve, and we'll determine the research approach that best fits the challenge.

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