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For IFIs and development partners

Tourism and culture that deliver development results

Short-term expertise for international financial institutions and development agencies, from project design to evaluation.

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What we do

Specialist tourism expertise for development programmes

Tourism and culture create jobs and spread income to regions that other sectors miss. Our consultants help development partners design and deliver programmes that turn that potential into measurable results, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

We supply short-term experts and support staff, either as part of a competitive bid or by direct engagement, and can mobilise quickly for missions in Central Asia, the Middle East, the Western Balkans and beyond.

Jordan targets business events as capital's tallest towers near completion

01.

Project scoping and design

Turn a development objective into a fundable tourism or culture project, with a realistic budget and timeline.
  • Sector diagnostics and value chain assessments
  • Results frameworks and theories of change
  • Budgets and procurement strategies
  • Climate resilience and gender inclusion built into design
  • Consultation with public and private stakeholders

02.

Procurement support

Bring the right firms and experts on board through clear terms of reference and transparent evaluation.
  • Terms of reference drafting
  • Market sounding and consultant identification
  • Evaluation of bids and applications
  • Processes aligned with IFI procurement rules
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03.

Matching grants and MSME support

Design and run grant schemes that help tourism MSMEs invest and meet international standards.
  • Grant programme design and operating manuals
  • Call management and applicant support
  • Business mentoring for grantees
  • Monitoring and evaluation of grant outcomes
Riyadh skyline, Saudi Arabia

04.

Policy, research and destination management

Evidence and frameworks that strengthen tourism governance and attract investment.
  • Tourism policy reviews and drafting of legislation
  • Destination management and DMO strengthening
  • Management plans for heritage sites and protected areas
  • Economic research and report writing
  • Investment and PPP readiness assessments
Changsha Tourism Development Conference in Hunan

05.

Capacity building and communications

Build skills across government and industry, and show the impact of your programme at home and abroad.
  • Training for public officials and tourism businesses
  • Workforce and skills programmes
  • Multimedia documentation of results and success stories
  • Photography, film and copywriting
  • International media and trade coverage through Emerging Travel

How we work

Mobilised for missions, accountable for results

01

Scope

We review your concept note or terms of reference and agree the deliverables.

02

Mobilise

We field experts with the right regional and technical profile.

03

Deliver

Our team works with your project unit and local counterparts.

04

Report

Clear reporting against your results framework.

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Our experience

A track record across emerging regions

Our consultant network has supplied expertise to tourism and culture programmes financed by the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, USAID and international NGOs, and has contributed to World Bank economic reports. Projects have spanned Central Asia, the Western Balkans, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

  • Experience with World Bank and ADB procedures
  • Regional specialists who speak local languages
  • Public and private sector perspectives
  • Communications support through our media platform

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Planning a tourism or culture programme?

Send us your concept note or terms of reference, and we will come back with suitable experts and a clear proposal.
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