About
Qualifications:
BSc (Ecological Science), BSc Honours (Wildlife Science) cum laude, MScAgric (Agribusiness), MBA with Distinction, Certificate in Environmental Law
Skills & Knowledge:
- Destination strategic planning
- Market and financial feasibility studies
- Economic impact assessments
- Business plans
- Market research
Key Sector Experience:
- Tourist accommodation, including resorts and hotels
- Cruise tourism
- Casinos
- Visitor attractions (theme parks, museums, etc.)
- Business tourism (MICE industry)
- Ecotourism
- Aviation
- Rail tourism
- Events (sporting events including mega international events, cultural, music, community)
- Shared vacation ownership
- Cultural heritage and historical tourism
Tourism & Hospitality Experience:
Bernadine has been involved with:
Market and Financial Feasibility Studies, Valuations, Business Plans & Transaction Advisory:
- Jeddah Waterfront Demand Determination (KSA)
- Mega-project in Riyadh Market Study (KSA)
- Masterplan Tourism Assessment in Abu Dhabi
- Dubai Tourism Route Demand Determination
- Club Med Tinley Manor Market Update (South Africa)
- uShaka Marine World Feasibility Study & Turnaround Strategy (South Africa)
- Richards Bay Airport Relocation PPP Financial Transaction Advisory (South Africa)
- Olsuswa Tourism Market Study (Lake Naivasha, Kenya)
- Feasibility Study for the Further Development & Expansion of a Tiger Reserve in South Africa
- Ghana Crown Forest Market & Financial Feasibility Study
- Various casino Market Studies and Economic Impacts in South Africa
- South African Cruise Liner Feasibility Study & Business Plan
- Mozambique Luxury Resort Feasibility Study
- Strategy Development:
- Kenya National Tourism Strategic Blueprint 2030
- Eastern Cape Tourism Development Strategy (South Africa)
- Durban Visitor Marketing Strategy (South Africa)
- KZN Tourism Master Plan (South Africa)
- Gauteng Provincial Tourism Institutional Framework (South Africa)
- iLembe District Tourism Strategy (South Africa)
- Mthatha Airport Strategy (South Africa)
- Free State Marketing Strategy (South Africa)
Economic Impact Assessment:
- Economic Impact Assessment of uShaka Marine World for the 2017/18 Financial Year
- International Business Events Study for South African Tourism
- eThekwini Socio-economic impact assessment of tourism (2015-2022) and up to 30 events per year (South Africa)
- Economic Impact Projections for 4 Mega-sporting Event World Cups to be held in South Africa
- Economic Impact Assessment of the CTICC and Durban ICC (South Africa)
- Moses Mabhida Stadium Economic Impact Assessments for 20 Events (South Africa)
- Durban Cruise Industry Value Chain Analysis (South Africa)
- Qatar 2022 Soccer World Cup Bid Economic Impact Study
Market Research & Industry Reporting:
- National Tourism Statstitcs Plan for South Africa
- Tourism Performance of KZN District Municipalities – 2021-2022
- Socio-economic impact assessment of tourism for eThekwini Municipality – 2015-2022
- TKZN Domestic Tourism Insights Study (South Africa)
- ASATA Travel Market Index (South Africa)
- State of the South African Vacation Ownership Industry
Professional qualifications and memberships:
- Golden Key International Honours Society