WORK
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Ouse-Inaka Experience Exchange – Research and Monitor Tours
Research and Consulting
A team of experts from Europe, North America, and Australia were dispatched over three separate tours of Ouse in Fukushima. They provided insights during their trip to the local tourism association, and reported their findings to help develop tourism services in the area. In addition an article was commissioned for japantravel.com to help put messaging into practice.
December, 2021
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Inbound Research Project on the Parks of Kitakyushu
Research
A construction and management firm asked us to survey a number of parks and sites of historical interest in the city of Kitakyushu with the goal to provide insights as to how the parks could be made more appealing for international tourists. We mobilized a team of East Asian and Western experts to produce a report of both the on-site facilities and online presence. A report was then submitted and a chance given to the client to ask for further information on the areas that interested them.
September, 2021
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Hitachi Seaside Park – Inbound Tourism Planning Survey
Consulting
SEDO dispatched 5 travel experts for a project at Hitachi Seaside Park for a survey on how to approve the viability of the park as an inbound tourism destination. Advisors were from the U.K, France, Canada, Australia, and Vietnam, and various specialities brought their independent research and experience to the project for a park survey followed by a presentation session.
October, 2020
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Nikko National Park – Advanced Inbound Tourism Development Project
Consulting
Advisor role on an Advanced Inbound Tourism Project developing the possibilities for the use of Nikko National Park as a tourism destination. In addition to research and speaking roles, a proof of concept pamphlet presenting the possibility of using the area as a wedding destination was produced.
September, 2020 - October, 2020
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Luggage-Free Travel Consulting Project
Consulting
Tailor-made consulting package for the JTB-operated Luggage-Free Travel service. As part of the project Samuel Thomas was appointed a Brand Advisor for JTB.
June, 2019 - March, 2020
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Kamakura City – Market Research
Inbound Market Research
FAM Trip, Monitor Tour, and Press Tour using international tourism experts to improve the inbound strategy of Kamakura City.
December, 2016
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Tama City – Market Research
Inbound Market Research
Market research project for the the Tama City area of Metropolitan Tokyo that used both FAM Trips and Press Tours using international travel writers to develop insights in order to promote the area and improve its inbound tourism appeal.
December, 2016
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Shoryudo Project – Market Research
Inbound Market Research
Multi-level market research project that included FAM trips, monitor tours, and press tours using travel industry experts and international journalists to improve the inbound strategy of the Shoryudo Project, an effort by nine prefectures in Chubu and Hokuriku to attract more foreign tourists to the area.
January, 2017
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Kiso Tourism Association – Market Research
Inbound Market Research
Multi-level market research project that included FAM trips, monitor tours, and press tours using travel industry experts and international journalists to improve the inbound planning for the Kiso Tourism Association.
February, 2017
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Otsuki City Hall, Yamanashi Prefecture – Market Research
Inbound Market Research
Surveys and market research conducted in English to provide insights to Otsuki City in Yamanashi Prefecture with the goal of improving the area's inbound strategy.
September, 2016