Arts-based and Artisan Tourist Attractions

Business

  • Defining or re-defining existing attractions within their target market and developing strategy for growth or change
  • Strategies to fully develop attractions to maximise visitor numbers from within the target market and adjacent markets if desirable 
  • Detailed reviews of restaurants, cafes and food retailing operations with particular focus on gross and net profit margins, staffing and wastage
  • Developing a retail offering to grow the business and maximise profits

Marketing

  • Marketing strategy and detailed planning with seasonal implementation schedules.
  • Defining the offering and maximising potential against known visitor profiles
  • Developing strategies to maximise visit time and spend per head
  • Reviewing and setting strategies for visitor retention both with repeat visits and using new media
  • Managing promotion and website words

Finance

  • Maximising return on capital by reviewing in detail the cost base with emphasis on staff costs, seasonal staffing levels and % margin on sales
  • Developing performance and cost centres with supporting accounting and reporting systems