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 (510 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:

14 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.