Travel & Tourism

Although consumers have more recreational choices and greater expendable income than ever before, they have less actual leisure time than previous generations. As a result, they are seeking out truly unique experiences that maximize the value of their limited time. Many leisure destinations face increased competition and a greater need to differentiate their offerings to attract customers who have higher expectations and less brand loyalty. Intermediaries and distribution channels are threatened by the Internet, which enables consumers to plan and purchase vacation packages unaided. Those players are looking to reinvent themselves around new operating models.

L.E.K. helps global leaders in destination and tourism achieve and maintain long-term growth. We combine quantitative analysis, innovative thinking, and deep sector knowledge to help clients achieve their strategic, operational, and marketing goals. For example:

We develop pricing strategies that attract customers while preserving margins.
One of the biggest international theme parks experienced a dramatic decline in attendance and profitability... more

We drive revenues through improved marketing and sales.
A major iconic destination hotel brand struggled with filling beds during a travel downturn. L.E.K. worked with... more

We provide strategic and financial intelligence to help clients make better investment decisions.
A client sought advice about whether to invest in a European holiday resort company... more

We help clients assess opportunities to enter new markets.
An international hotel operator that managed a budget hotel chain in the UK asked L.E.K. to evaluate the potential of introducing the chain to another European market.

We help clients do more with what they have. 
A major destination company asked L.E.K. to optimize its $400 million sales and marketing budget... more

To uncover and create new opportunities and assess and mitigate potential risks, clients turn to L.E.K. for assistance in addressing the full spectrum of destination and tourism specialties, including:

  • Hotels
  • Resorts
  • Theme parks
  • Cruise ships
  • Destination marketing organizations
  • Entertainment centers 
  • Tour operators
  • Travel agents
  • Rental car companies
  • Restaurants
  • Bars and nightclubs




Jonathan Sparey
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Tobias Schmitz
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Paul Matthews
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Geoffrey Parkin
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Michel Brekelmans
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Ian Kay Tzeng
L.E.K.’s deep expertise, rigorous analytics, and collaborative and highly efficient teams allow us to provide the strategic insights needed in rapidly changing markets. When others deliver theories and random data, L.E.K. offers practical, evidence-based strategies to succeed in the toughest industries.
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Martin Pilkington
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John Thomas
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James Leibert
"L.E.K.'s differentiating edge is its ability to quickly and accurately provide companies with the information they need to make their most critical business decisions."
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Dan Schechter
“Our recommendations are based on seasoned experience to ensure strategies are as practical as they are innovative
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Simon M. Barrett
“We use analysis and reason to generate new insights, test alternative hypotheses, and identify the best path forward.”
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Dan McKone
“We ‘clear the clutter’ and help our clients see the answer for themselves… specifically, we use sophisticated analytics to take the complexity out of difficult decisions.”
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Paul Jowett
“L.E.K. takes a customized approach to every problem. We assume every client is unique, and that everything could change or be different at any point in time, leading us to focus on primary research rather than preconceived theories.”
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tourism@lek.com


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