Low-cost air travel and increasing tourist numbers are driving business opportunities in the tourism industry. Successful operators will provide high-quality services which international and domestic travellers are willing to pay a premium for.
Nash has worked with a number of businesses in the tourism industry as well as private equity firms looking for high-quality investment opportunities in the sector. Our team has secured investments, business sales, and other key outcomes for our clients.
We have seen that the primary drivers of growth in the tourism sector are affordable air travel and increasing demand from overseas visitors, particularly from China, supporting the trend that the tourism industry has strong business opportunities in the long-term.
Qantas Airways is the national Australian carrier, servicing over 55 million passengers per year. As one of the leading airlines in the world, Qantas is a prime beneficiary of the upward trend for both international travel and domestic travel, largely through its budget carrier Jetstar. Similarly, airlines like Qantas will bear the brunt of reversals or softening of these trends.
As demand increases for tourism services providing unique experiences in natural environments, Experience Co. are capturing this trend by operating and expanding in this space. Their service offerings include helicopter tours, rafting, and hot air ballooning.
4 - 6 weeks
We take the time to learn about every detail of your tourism business so we can identify its true market potential.
4 - 12 weeks
We analyse your business practices and operational performance to prepare the key items for a sale.
4 weeks
We take the time to understand the movements in the tourism industry. We find out who is buying tourism businesses and why so we can position your business for sale.
6 weeks
We identify and contact potential buyers in the market to locate the ideal buyer for your tourism business.
4 weeks
We manage the negotiations process carefully to ensure you can get a favourable sale price, terms, and conditions for your tourism business.
6 - 10 weeks
We manage the due diligence process to ensure all important business items are as they should be.
2 weeks
The last step is to finalise the sale. We manage this process ensure everything goes smoothly.
Travellers Autobarn, an Australian campervan and car rental business servicing primarily the budget youth backpacker market (BYBM) received an investment from the Swiss-based Diethelm Keller Group following a global search undertaken by our team, led by Lucas Couper and Sean O’Neill.
Given the specific characteristics of the business, it was important to find the right strategic growth partner to assist with the local and US expansion plans. Diethelm Keller is a privately held, diversified group with operations spanning household brands, real estate, and tourism and travel, including as the owner of STA Travel.
4 - 6 weeks
We take the time to learn about every detail of your tourism business so we can identify its true market potential.
4 - 12 weeks
We analyse your business practices and operational performance to prepare the key items for a sale.
4 weeks
We take the time to understand the movements in the tourism industry. We find out who is buying tourism businesses and why so we can position your business for sale.
We have a great deal of experience working with businesses in the tourism industry, and we understand the key drivers of value in the sector.
Our process for tourism business sales is meticulous and comprehensive. We handle everything from preparing your business for sale to finding the right buyer.
All of our clients work closely with our directors. You will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our directors every step of the way.
Finding the ideal buyer for your business is a key part of achieving the best sales result, and we have an extensive global network at our disposal.
The tourism industry is on the move as demand for new experiences increases. Find out how your business can benefit.
