Clear articulation of the strategic direction and actions for the development, marketing and management of a tourism business is essential for long-term sustainability. The development of a Business Plan should be informed by the findings of the ‘Situation Analysis’ phase of planning to ensure that all existing knowledge is considered and incorporated into the strategic direction of the business.
A Business Plan should identify key performance indicators and goals that measure the success of those elements that a business manager has control over eg. profitability
An effective Business Plan should:
Business mentoring and support from Regional and State Tourism Organisations can assist small and medium tourism businesses in strategic business planning. The Tourism Victoria Excellence Module on Business Excellence provides extensive information and tools on strategic planning for tourism businesses including case studies of best practice organisations.
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