Sectors

Tourism, Sport & Culture

Helping policy makers and leaders make informed decisions in tourism, sport and culture

While projects and policies focused on social outcomes have the potential to support the wellbeing, connectivity, and quality of life within communities, they are often complex; a function of impacts that are frequently far reaching and interconnected. Investment in tourism, sport and culture often requires substantial capital and ongoing investment. While the costs are usually clear, the impacts of projects and policy changes on communities is difficult to measure quantitatively. Understanding the impacts requires engagement with relevant stakeholders, such as Traditional Owners, club members, travellers, policy makers, and the wider community. In turn, this may support impact assessments, which incorporate social costs and benefits into analysis that leads to informed decisions.

How we help our clients

Whether planning a new facility, upgrading existing infrastructure, or seeking to optimise service delivery, decision makers with responsibility for tourism, sport and culture investment require the insights that lead to successful project outcomes and positively impact the communities they serve.

Understanding that quality social infrastructure attracts investments, creates jobs, and supports our way of life, our tourism, sport, and culture experts provide support for every stage of project development. From initial planning and feasibility studies of social infrastructure projects, including sporting facilities, art galleries, and tourism projects, through to evaluation and implementation, we integrate best practices and implement innovative, sustainable solutions that are responsive to community needs.

Assess infrastructure investments and policy decisions – We assess the social, economic and financial impacts of infrastructure investments or changes in policy using cost benefit analysis, cost effectiveness analysis, and modelling to assess financial impacts and affordability.
Prioritise investment opportunities and policy interventions – Our team of tourism, sport, and culture professionals analyse competing priorities using economic, financial and non-financial parameters to identify preferred actions that provide the greatest impact within organisational budget constraints.
Develop business cases – With experience across multiple sectors, our team prepares business cases, business case structures, and operational processes to make the case for change when considering investment opportunities, such as infrastructure development solutions or policy and regulation change.
Engage with stakeholders – Understanding the importance of diverse perspectives, we consult with stakeholders from different backgrounds and experiences to ensure issues are considered through a holistic lens. Our team is experienced in working with Traditional Owners, engaging with industry experts, and developing surveys to capture information vital for informing decisions.
Provide actionable advice for project delivery – We assist those with responsibility for tourism, sport, and culture investment decisions with the capability to identify issues early, allowing outcomes to be improved and strengthened, and ensuring projects are ready to progress through gateway, peer, governance, and risk reviews.