OE Experiences, a financial consulting and business management firm that specialises in the experience economy, has announced that Margreet Papamichael has joined the team as economics consultant.
Papamichael is a veteran international economics consultant with more than 25 years of global experience. Her support will be essential in extending OE Experiences’ capabilities in international markets and offering comprehensive economic and market analyses, especially in the rapidly changing tourism and leisure sectors.
International experience
Papamichael has a wealth of experience in the consulting field, having worked on a wide range of projects such as tourism strategies, urban and resort hotels, leisure real estate, visitor attractions, and mixed-use developments.
She has worked with both public and private sector organisations, imparting her experitise in determining the viability of projects, especially those related to entertainment, travel, and housing. With worldwide experience in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia, she is well-positioned to guide OE Experiences in its global expansion.
Papamichael excels at conducting in-depth economic and market analysis. This involves monitoring market trends, assessing customer behaviour, and identifying growth prospects in the tourism, leisure, and entertainment industries. Her work is noted for its rigorous attention to detail, ensuring clients have the information they need to make informed financial decisions.
Drawing on her extensive experience in advisory services for tourism strategy and the accommodation, entertainment, and attractions sectors, Papamichael provides focused advice for generating synergies and brings a holistic approach to developing modern resorts and entertainment locations.
At OE Experiences, she will use her knowledge to develop the company’s international portfolio. Papamichael will support clients in the strategic development of new ventures, especially in emerging and quickly expanding industries, by providing thorough economic analyses and market assessments. Her expertise in visitor attraction feasibility studies and tourism strategy will also help OE Experiences create distinctive, experience-driven projects that appeal to a wide range of consumers, both locally and internationally.
Matthew Cross, CEO of OE Experiences, says: “OE Experiences has had the privilege to work with European Companies evaluating the United States, but Margreet enhances our ability to project and enhance our expertise within Europe itself, which is a leading entertainment market globally with a rich, diverse and complex set of markets and competition.”
IAAPA Expo Europe
Papamichael will attend the IAAPA Expo Europe in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to represent OE Experiences and connect with leaders in the industry.
This leading event is taking place from 23 to 27 September, with the show floor open from 24 to 26 September. IAAPA Expo Europe gathers the international attractions sector and provides a forum for industry innovators to explore trends, share knowledge, and explore new opportunities.
Returning to the IAAPA Expo is a major milestone for OE Experiences, and demonstrates the company’s dedication to remaining at the forefront of the themed entertainment sector. With Papamichael on the team, OE Experiences is well-positioned to expand its global network and explore new opportunities in markets worldwide.
Papamichael says: “Joining forces with OE Experiences provides a unique opportunity to better assist clients throughout the entire journey of their project. It allows for input from an Economic perspective earlier in a project and creates the opportunity for clients to ensure that expertise is taken into consideration throughout the development process.
“That means that economic results and returns remain at the forefront of decisions without scope constrictions. It provides a much more seamless service to clients and fulfills the promises of co-creation.”
This appointment marks a new chapter in OE Experiences’ growth and creativity in themed entertainment and enables the company to offer clients deeper economic insights and strategic foresight. Clients can look forward to a wider range of services and knowledge as Papamichael takes on her new position. Every project that OE Experiences undertakes will be supported by strong market research and an in-depth understanding of economic trends.
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