Leisure Development Partners (LDP), a leading economic and strategy consulting firm, has announced the launch of The Experience Economist, a new report series offering data-driven insights into the global experience economy. The first edition, centred on the vibrant Asia-Pacific region, is being published in conjunction with IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 in Shanghai.
The Experience Economist: APAC Edition offers exclusive insights into regional development activities, investment trends, visitor behaviours, and emerging industry trends. Leveraging LDP’s proprietary benchmarks and extensive global consulting expertise, the report examines the sector’s volume, value, and impact during a pivotal period of transformation.
Harnessing LDP’s data, experience & insight to support the industry
“After many years in the industry, we’re proud to harness our data, experience, and insight to support the global attractions community,” says Yael Coifman, senior partner at LDP.
“There’s no shortage of opinions in our industry—but The Experience Economist is grounded in data, and that’s what makes it so powerful,” says Michael Collins, senior partner at LDP. “It brings clarity to complexity, giving decision-makers a trusted lens on where the market is heading.”
“From IP mega-destinations in China to smaller visitor experiences across South East Asia, this edition reflects the vibrancy of the region—and the intelligence behind its growth,” adds James Kennard, partner at LDP. “We’re proud to support our clients with the benchmarks and analysis they won’t find anywhere else.”
Industry professionals can access a digital copy here.
The LDP team will be attending IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 in Shanghai, taking place from 30 June to 3 July, and both Coifman and Kennard will be speaking in education sessions during the conference. The team also recently shared details of its conference and trade show schedule for the year.
Last year, LDP celebrated its 15th anniversary.
