Vibrant, attractive destinations require joined-up business planning for financial, cultural, community and other outcomes.

Our clients include public authorities, agencies and policy makers, industry associations, property developers, investors and advisors who require a greater understanding of the places they are developing and redeveloping and of their value, not just in $ but the wider value impact on people. In particular in Destination Making with GLOBE CREATIVE, advisors and curators of groundbreaking destinations and events, Waters Economics provides both the business aspects of Destination Making, as well as consideration of non $ outcomes such community and education impacts.

We help clients through:

  • Demand assessment and business financial planning

  • Feasibility of redevelopment and new facilities

  • Articulation and presentation of user-friendly criteria and metrics for measuring value

  • In-depth studies for industries and destinations for tourism and visitor attractions

  • Example projects