A Strategic Advisory Partner for Hospitality and Tourism
An independent strategic advisory firm specialising in hospitality and tourism — focused on market development across the GCC, North Africa & India.
From Chicago to Dubai
Akhom Consulting was founded from the idea of a hospitality professional who recognised the growing need for more regionally grounded, strategically focused advisory across emerging travel markets.
What began as a small office in Chicago evolved through years of industry experience and international collaboration. As the firm’s work increasingly centred on the GCC, North Africa & India, Akhom established its headquarters in Dubai — positioning the firm closer to the markets, stakeholders, and opportunities shaping the region’s future.
We advise hotels, destinations, and tourism brands on market entry, positioning, and growth — combining structured analysis with regional expertise and established stakeholder relationships.
Strategy, Access, and Execution
Successful market development requires more than strategy alone. We bring together three integrated capabilities:
- Strategic advisory to define market direction
- Structured market engagement to enable access
- Ongoing advisory to support market activation and performance
Together, these form a cohesive model that enables clients to move from strategic planning to sustained market presence and measurable commercial outcomes.
Focused on High-Growth Regional Markets
Our work is centred on a defined group of high-opportunity, distinct yet interconnected markets across the GCC, North Africa & India.
GCC
A mature, high-value source market. Strong familiarity with regional dynamics across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain & Oman.
North Africa
Diverse, evolving markets — Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia & Morocco — supported through positioning, stakeholder engagement, and GCC connectivity.
India
Strong outbound growth and expanding relevance. We support entry, segment targeting, and trade & distribution partnerships.
A Structured and Disciplined Approach
We apply a structured and analytical approach to each engagement, ensuring recommendations are clear, practical, and aligned with market realities. Our work is defined by:
- Clarity in strategic direction
- Focus on commercially relevant outcomes
- Alignment between planning and execution
- Continuous refinement based on market response
We engage selectively, allowing us to maintain depth of advisory and long-term partnership with our clients.
Beyond Traditional Consulting
Our role extends beyond traditional advisory. We support clients not only in defining strategy, but in navigating the market — facilitating access, enabling engagement, and supporting implementation over time.
At Akhom Consulting, our focus is on creating meaningful and measurable impact across the GCC, North Africa & India — supporting our clients in building strong, relevant, and sustainable market presence.
Selective by design.
A focused portfolio across priority markets — depth of advisory over volume.
Start the Conversation
If you would like to learn more about our approach or discuss your objectives, we would welcome an initial discussion.