Research Analyst Hospitality Strategy & Market Intelligence

Role objective:

Support leadership in data-driven decision-making for our hospitality venture by conducting research on hotel brands, market trends, demand outlook, and long-term sector shifts.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct primary and secondary research on hotel brands (positioning, pipeline, performance, operator track record).

• Track hospitality market data: demand-supply, occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, pricing trends, and development pipelines.

• Build competitor benchmarking dashboards across markets and brands.

• Analyse feasibility inputs for new hotel projects and locations.

• Study consumer trends, travel patterns, and emerging segments (leisure, branded residences, wellness, etc.).

• Develop long-term outlook reports (5–10 year demand, sector risks, global trends impacting India).

• Support investment memos, board notes, and strategy documents.

• Work with consultants, operators, and internal teams to synthesize insights into actionable recommendations.

Candidate profile:

• 1–4 years of experience in research, consulting, hospitality analytics, IB/PE research, or real estate advisory.

• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills (Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of STR/HotStats/industry databases is a plus).

• Ability to convert data into strategic insights and decision-ready presentations.

• Interest in hospitality, travel, real estate, and consumer sectors.

Education:

MBA / Bachelor's in Economics, Hotel Management, Finance, Statistics, or related fields.

Outcome expected:

Enable leadership to make informed decisions on brand selection, location strategy, partnerships, and long-term portfolio planning.