Strategic Advisory

We facilitate your investment to achieve the desired return.

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[Consultancy

Strategic]

We deliver strategic solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency and drive long-term value. Our advisory services encompass market analysis, feasibility studies, and the implementation of robust corporate governance frameworks tailored to the hospitality sector.

Feasibility Analysis

This represents the foundational stage, as the investment mandate hinges upon its outcome. Our services are meticulously designed to conduct comprehensive market research, define the product and business segment, and perform the rigorous analyses required to objectify these data points.

Research & Insight

Market research and studies (Destination, supply, segment, regulations).
Development Strategy

Product development (Concept, comprehensive proposal, architectural design).
Capital Expenditure (CapEx) & Budgeting

Initial investment budget (Preliminary projects, enhancement, pre-opening costs, etc.).
Performance Analysis

Operational business analysis (Breakdown by areas and revenue and cost centers, REVPAR, ADDR).
Strategic Planning

Business Plan (Economic and financial projections, working capital analysis)
Operational Modelling

Formats and types of network management / integration (Chain, independent management, franchise, mixed).

Operator Selection

& Negotiation

After identifying the need for a brand or operator, we move into the rigorous selection and negotiation phase to ensure all investment goals are fully met.

Strategic & Operational Monitoring

Service & Quality Audits

Customer satisfaction, mystery shopper, definition of indicators, etc.
Business Performance Analysis

Monitoring of action plans, control of ratios, processes, reformulations.
Human Capital Management

Policies, payroll analysis, scouting, training plan, evaluation.
Facilities & Asset Management

Definition of the budget related to infrastructure maintenance, awarding, evaluation of service providers, and contracting.
Accounting & Corporate Reporting

Annual budget, administration, cost policy, reports.

Investment Legal Framework

Even the most robust plans can result in significant setbacks if they overlook the legal framework of their operation. A comprehensive analysis of all variables is essential to weigh risks and opportunities, thereby maximizing advantages and minimizing uncertainty. SMI - Hotels & Resorts provides expert analysis and definition of business structures, prioritizing the following factors:

Financial Structure & Capitalization

Financial engineering is critical to successful execution. We focus on securing resources and balancing equity and debt—potentially leading to an IPO—with two core objectives: maximising return on equity and enhancing brand equity. Our firm advises on: