Market and Supply Chain Study, South Pacific, 2013
Project Consultant to assist two global furniture supply companies, specialising in the tourism and hospitality industry, launch into the South Pacific market. Market research and analysis, supply and distribution strategy, development of a CRM database and attendance at trade shows.
Resort Investment Plan, Fiji, 2012
Project Consultant for a Fiji Resort to assist with an investment strategy plan for resort expansion, including extra rooms, land sales for villa developments and the development of a cultural heritage attraction. Also assisted with an internal financial audit to uncover fraud within the purchasing and accounting departments.
Fiji Yacht Tourism Policy, 2011
Commissioned by the Marine Operators Sub-Committee of the Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association to update and edit various policy papers, yacht user surveys and other research data into a Policy Paper to be presented to Government. The key recommendations were:
- Improve all Stakeholders’ awareness about the significance of yachting tourism to the Fiji economy, particularly the growing superyacht industry.
- Improve the communication and co-ordination of policy dialogue, interpretation and implementation between the commercial yachting industry and the key Government stakeholders involved in yachting tourism.
- Establish two ‘one-stop-shops’ at Port Denarau and Vuda Marina for a more efficient customs clearance procedure, issuing of cruising permits, payment of a single fee and the monitoring for compulsory reporting of yacht locations within Fiji.