Tourism Development & Management

Project Green Tourism Consulting

Your Strategic Partner for Research and Business Development in Ethiopia

Project Green Consulting is committed to advancing sustainable tourism development by delivering research-driven consulting services to policymakers, tourism enterprises, destinations, and non-governmental organizations.

Who we work with

Tourism authorities, destination management organizations, development agencies, tour operators, accommodation providers and investors.

A clear understanding of your challenge

A destination succeeds when its attractions, infrastructure, businesses and communities work together. We connect market understanding with the realities of the place: the people who host visitors, the resources that need protection and the institutions responsible for progress.

Building fair, sustainable and competitive tourism

Project Green Consulting is a tourism consultancy and marketing firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, dedicated to advancing sustainable and competitive tourism development. We specialize in destination development, product innovation, and marketing services, supporting governments, development agencies, and businesses to harness technology and connect with international markets.

Our approach is rooted in social entrepreneurship and green investment, which we believe are key to empowering communities, promoting equal rights, and ensuring long-term sustainability. By combining local expertise with global best practices, we deliver innovative, evidence-based, and impact-driven solutions that strengthen competitiveness and drive inclusive growth.

Our vision is to position Ethiopia and the wider region as globally competitive tourism destinations, underpinned by sustainability, fairness, and innovation.

Five connected tourism specialisms

Project Green focuses on consulting destinations and policymakers to employ market-driven product development and marketing strategies. We specialize in these five core areas.

Our tourism consultancy services

01

Research & Development

We undertake comprehensive qualitative and quantitative research with our specialist partners to support strategy and policy development. Studies include consumer research, market evaluation, competitor analysis, audits of existing products, environmental audits and impact studies, economic modeling, and feasibility studies. We also work with academic institutions to carry out research, provide training and undertake market assessments.

Project Green’s research and development team is composed of a network of global consulting partners specialized in various fields of study. Here are some of the areas our research & development team can help tourism policymakers and destinations.

  • Feasibility Study for Tourism projects
  • Tourism Development Policy & Strategies
  • Destination Assessment
  • Tourism Business Planning
  • Impact Analysis
  • Demand & Market Analysis
  • Market Trends & Intelligence
  • Benchmarking best Markets and Practices
Concept illustration of research notes and maps overlooking the Ethiopian highlands.
02

Destination Management

Destination management is the coordinated management of all components of a tourism destination, including the attractions, accommodations, transportation, and other auxiliary tourism services. Destination management requires an alliance of these multiple organisations and interests working towards a common goal of a tourism destination.

Project Green assists destinations to create effective destination management by formulating a strategic approach of linking its separate elements that make tourism of the destination. Destination Management Organization (DMO) is very crucial to lead and coordinate activities under a coherent strategy in pursuit of this common goal.

Here are some of the domains Project Green can help tourism policymakers and destinations.

  • DMO Development
  • Developing Destination Management System (DMS)
  • Developing Visitor Information System
  • Crisis Management
  • Tourism Impact Analysis
  • Carrying Capacity Analysis
  • Tourism Service Provider Assessment
  • Grading & Evaluation of Service providers
  • Assessing and monitoring current tourism projects
  • Enhancing Strategic Leadership
  • Project Management & Effective Implementation
Concept illustration of connected visitor services in a highland destination.
03

Tourism Business Development and Investment

Tourism is a powerful business to boost economic and social development. The tourism sector has a promising potential especially for developing countries to create job opportunities and support sustainable local economies.

Project Green helps tourism enterprises and destinations create tourism products that are economically viable, socially responsible, and environmentally friendly. We also link local tourism businesses and destinations with international partners to help them market their products. Here is the list of our consultancy services concerning tourism business development and investment promotion.

  • Product Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Itinerary & Route Development
  • Business Networking
  • Hospitality Consultancy
  • MICE Tourism Promotion
  • Tourism Investment Promotion
Concept illustration of an eco-lodge model and tourism investment plans.
04

Tourism Workforce Development

Many destinations in developing countries are not well benefited from the tourism sector compared to the potential they have. Part of the reason is the lack of experienced and specialized manpower to turn the tourism resources into products that can create jobs and support the local economy.

Project Green offers various specialized training to bridge skill gaps and promote sustainability. Check our areas of specialization.

Capacity building & training

  • Tourism Development Management
  • DMO Capacity Building
  • Tourism Product Development
  • Tourism Service
  • Marketing - Targeted Destination/ Product Marketing
  • Tour Operation Management
  • Hospitality Management
  • Tour Guiding Techniques & Ethics
  • Sustainable Tourism Management
Concept illustration of a hospitality and guiding training space.
05

Marketing & IT Solutions

Project Green develops tailored destination marketing strategies that respond to the complex need of today’s travelers. We manage marketing campaigns and media relations for DMOs.

Project Green also specializes in developing new brands for destinations, products, and services. Successful destination marketing requires a brand with a value proposition to create compelling messages and campaigns that will create a standout.

We believe that the future of marketing is digital, and we use a full range of digital marketing services to maximize tourism businesses and destinations’ online potential. Higher digital visibility of destinations and tourism businesses means more tourists. We provide various digital marketing tools and techniques to help DMOs and companies reach their target market. Check our marketing and IT solutions.

  • Brand Development
  • Integrated Marketing Strategies
  • Destination Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Offline Marketing - Graphics & Print Media Work
  • Website Design & Development
  • Mobile App Development
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Social Media Management
  • Content Marketing Services
  • Travel Trade Fair Marketing & Representation
Concept illustration of tourism branding and digital destination platforms.

From understanding to action

We begin with your objectives and the destination’s context. Research and stakeholder conversations establish the starting point. We then assess options, agree priorities and develop an action plan with responsibilities, resources and measures of progress. The engagement can extend into training, communications and implementation support.

  1. UnderstandContext & priorities
  2. DevelopOptions & direction
  3. DeliverTools & action
  4. ReviewLearning & progress

Practical outputs for your team

  • Destination or market assessment
  • Tourism policy or strategic roadmap
  • Business plan and feasibility analysis
  • Visitor experience and route concepts
  • Destination coordination framework
  • Training programme and learning materials
  • Marketing plan and digital platform brief

Before we begin

Your questions,
answered.

Can you support a destination as well as a tourism business?

Yes. We work at destination, institutional and enterprise level. The scope may address a regional strategy, destination coordination, a tourism product, workforce development or a specific business challenge.

Can an assignment combine research and implementation support?

Yes. We can connect the initial research with strategy, business planning, training and marketing. We agree the stages, outputs and responsibilities with you before work begins.

How do you approach sustainable tourism?

We consider local economic value, community participation, cultural heritage and environmental limits alongside visitor demand. These considerations inform development choices, operating practices and progress measures.

Our work

Selected tourism reference works

13 reference works

Addis Ababa Tourism Development Strategy cover.

Strategy & Policy

Addis Ababa Tourism Development Strategy

A tourism strategy assignment for Addis Ababa, connecting research, destination planning and stakeholder engagement.

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Afar Tourism Development Strategy cover.

Strategy & Policy

Tourism Development Strategy for Afar National Regional State

Completed 2026–2035 tourism strategy for Afar, developed alongside a regional brand, tourism portal and visitor information materials.

Read about the completed work
Debark University Center of Excellence in Tourism: draft ten-year strategic plan, 2026–2035.

Strategy & Policy

Center of Excellence in Tourism at Debark University

A roadmap to establish a Center of Excellence in Tourism at Debark University.

Quartier Severin

Marketing and Business Development

Quartier Severin

Marketing and business development for a resort in the Tirol region of Austria.

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TravelCowboy

Marketing and Business Development

TravelCowboy

Marketing and business development for a Germany-based tour operator offering tours worldwide.

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Visit Afar official tourism portal.

Marketing and Business Development

Visit Afar Website

The official tourism portal of Afar National Regional State.

Visit the tourism portal
Visit Afar tourism magazine cover.

Marketing and Business Development

Visit Afar Magazine

The official tourism promotional magazine of Afar National Regional State.

Visit Afar destination identity.

Branding

Visit Afar

A destination identity connecting volcanic landscapes, camel caravans, desert light and human origins under the promise: “Where life began, and adventure lives.”

Explore the brand story (PDF)
LOMA brand collateral and apparel artwork.

Branding

LOMA

Branding work for LOMA.

Coffee tourism training workshop and participants.

Training

Coffee Tourism Development

Coffee tourism development training in Oromia, Sidama and South Western Ethiopia regions.

Read about the training
Zeleke Aethiopien Reisen

Marketing and Business Development

Zeleke Aethiopien Reisen

Marketing and business development for Zeleke Aethiopien Reisen, connecting its Ethiopia travel offer with prospective visitors.

Visit Zeleke Aethiopien Reisen
Ruftana Travel & Tours

Marketing and Business Development

Ruftana Travel & Tours

Marketing and business development for Ruftana Travel & Tours.

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MUKA Travel

Marketing and Business Development

MUKA Travel

Marketing and business development for MUKA Travel.

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