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With a proven track record of over 200 projects for destinations, tourism businesses, DMOs, and NTBs, Dr. Ketter has provided consulting services for leading organizations, including the European Travel Commission, UN Tourism, the OECD Tourism Commission, and the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.
Dr. Eran Ketter is a trusted advisor, globally recognized in providing critical insights and solutions to senior tourism decision-makers and stakeholders. His tourism consulting and advisory work is rooted in ongoing research, practical approach, and a commitment to constantly developing new ways of thinking and doing.
Dr. Ketter provides tourism consulting and advisory in the following key areas:
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Marketing strategy
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Market
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Tourism resilience
strategy
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Tourism growth strategy
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BTV nomination & application
01. Tourism Marketing Strategy
In today’s fast-evolving tourism landscape, destinations must continuously refine their marketing strategies and digital promotion plans. Dr. Ketter specializes in developing data-driven, creative, and impactful tourism marketing strategies that strengthen brand positioning and boost visitor engagement. His approach integrates digital marketing, AI-powered marketing tools, social media, influencer marketing, and destination branding to effectively attract travelers. By leveraging the latest consumer trends and technologies, he helps destinations craft compelling marketing campaigns that resonate with target audiences and drive tourism growth.
02. Tourism Market Research
Understanding traveler behavior and market trends is essential for making informed decisions in tourism development and marketing. Dr. Ketter conducts comprehensive tourism market research, delivering in-depth insights into travel preferences, emerging trends, and consumer motivations. His research helps destinations and tourism businesses tailor their offerings to meet market demands. Utilizing advanced research methodologies—including online panels, social media sentiment analysis, and trend forecasting—he provides actionable intelligence that supports strategic decision-making and enhances tourism competitiveness. Learn more about Israeli outbound tourism research and market research reports.
03. Tourism Resilience Strategy
As climate change and extreme weather events increasingly impact global tourism, destinations must develop resilience strategies to ensure long-term sustainability. Dr. Ketter provides expert guidance on building climate resilience by enhancing destinations' adaptive capacity to absorb environmental shocks. His innovative framework, developed in collaboration with UN Tourism, focuses on effectively implementing resilience strategies at the destination level. His approach is built on three key pillars: resilient and sustainable tourism development, human development (both at the grassroots and policymaker levels), and risk preparedness. By adopting this proactive methodology, he helps destinations minimize climate-related vulnerabilities and future-proof their tourism industries.
04. Tourism Growth & Development Strategy
Dr. Ketter specializes in designing tourism growth strategies tailored to international tourism markets, with a particular focus on European travelers. His strategic approach includes a comprehensive tourism supply system analysis, demand analysis, gap identification, and the creation of an actionable roadmap for tourism growth. His methodology prioritizes crafting engaging tourist experiences and developing innovative tourism products. By leveraging both tangible and intangible tourism assets, he ensures seamless and memorable travel experiences. Through fostering stakeholder partnerships, implementing global best practices, and embracing digital transformation, Dr. Ketter helps destinations unlock their full tourism potential and achieve long-term, sustainable growth.
05. Applying for a Best Tourism Village (BTV) Nomination
Being recognized as a UN Tourism "Best Tourism Village" (BTV) is a prestigious achievement that significantly enhances a destination’s reputation and economic prospects. Dr. Ketter provides expert guidance on successfully applying for this recognition, ensuring rural destinations align with BTV criteria such as cultural heritage preservation, sustainability, and community engagement. His consulting services cover application preparation, strategy development, and stakeholder collaboration to maximize a village’s chances of securing the designation. By leveraging this global recognition, destinations can attract sustainable tourism investments and increase visitor interest.
Unlock Your Full Tourism Potential with Expert Guidance
With a research-based approach, extensive global experience, and a deep understanding of tourism supply and demand systems, Dr. Eran Ketter offers unparalleled expertise in tourism advisory and consulting. His strategic insights and data-driven solutions empower destinations to thrive in an ever-changing tourism landscape. Whether you're looking to refine your marketing strategy, conduct in-depth market research, enhance resilience, drive sustainable tourism growth, or secure global recognition through a UN Tourism Best Tourism Village nomination, Dr. Ketter provides the guidance and expertise needed to achieve success.
Take the next step towards tourism growth and email us today at: info@eketter.com