CASE STUDY
Global Hospitality Company
Driving growth through strategic reinvention of a hospitality resort portfolio
Challenge
A global hospitality organization with a wide-ranging portfolio of property brands had long been recognized for its breadth of offerings. Yet within the resorts segment, it faced pressure to evolve. Shifting traveler expectations were redefining what a resort should deliver, moving beyond traditional sunshine and sandy beach perceptions toward more intentional, emotionally resonant escapes.
Despite having the properties to meet these evolving demands, the business was underrepresented at key decision points in the traveler journey. With increased opportunities in premium segments and international markets, leadership needed a clear view of where to invest, how to differentiate and what it would take to drive stronger performance across its resort portfolio.
Solution
To help the business compete more effectively in the evolving resorts category, Prophet led a comprehensive growth strategy engagement grounded in global demand modeling, competitive audits, pipeline and investment analysis and proprietary consumer research.
We examined how the definition of “resort” was shifting across traveler segments and markets, mapping those evolving expectations against the business’s existing portfolio. Segmentation and journey mapping revealed unmet needs, where the portfolio had strengths, and what was required to improve overall relevance, consideration and growth.
From there, Prophet helped reframe—not just reinvent—the opportunity. We identified the key audiences to prioritize, the moments in the traveler journey where influence could be gained, and the experiences and messaging that could differentiate the brand. We developed growth platforms and activation principles to guide product, marketing and guest experiences across the portfolio.
Results
With a focused strategy in place, the business now has a clear roadmap to lead more intentionally in the global resorts category—connecting with travelers earlier, delivering greater relevance and scaling distinct experiences across premium segments.
Internally, the strategy has aligned teams around where to grow and how to prioritize development, marketing investments, and experience design. Externally, it’s helping the business compete more effectively for high-value audiences, carving out a more resonant and distinctive position in the next chapter of leisure travel.