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Resort Planning Market Size Forecast: How Big Could The Market Get By 2030?
The resort planning market has shown strong growth in its size over recent years. The market is anticipated to expand from $212.13 billion in 2025 to $227.39 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The market’s past growth is primarily linked to several factors: the rise in tourism development projects, increased building of hospitality infrastructure, higher investment in leisure destinations, the spread of urban and coastal resorts, and a stronger emphasis on organized resort development.
The resort planning market size is anticipated to experience substantial expansion over the coming years. It is projected to reach $304.03 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. This growth during the forecast period is propelled by elements such as the increasing demand for premium travel experiences, a rising emphasis on sustainable resort ecosystems, the growing development of new recreational destinations, the strengthening of smart resort planning approaches, and expanding investment from hospitality developers. Furthermore, prominent trends expected during this period include a heightened focus on sustainable resort development, the growing adoption of smart infrastructure integration, an increasing emphasis on enhanced guest experience design, the rising implementation of structured architectural planning, and continued investment in resort expansion projects.
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Resort Planning Market Expansion Drivers: What’s Shaping Future Growth?
The expansion of worldwide tourism is projected to drive the growth of the resort planning market. Tourism is defined as a social, cultural, and economic activity involving individuals who travel to countries or locations beyond their regular surroundings for personal, business, or professional objectives. Over the past decade, the world has experienced considerable growth in tourism, fueled by factors such as increased disposable income, better access to diverse locations, and a desire to explore, among other reasons. This surge in global tourism will generate a significant requirement for the development of sophisticated yet sustainable resorts, thus increasing the demand for resort planning, which supports the tourism industry by facilitating luxurious experiences for visitors. For instance, in September 2024, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported that approximately 790 million tourists traveled abroad in the first seven months of 2024, representing an 11% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the rise in global tourism is anticipated to elevate the demand for resort planning services during the forecast period.
Resort Planning Market Segment Landscape: Which Areas Lead Development?
The resort planning market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Overall Planning, Partial Planning
2) By Application: Coastal & Beach Resorts, Mountain & Hill Resorts
3) By End-User: Hospitality & Resort Operators,Real Estate Developers
Subsegments:
1) By Overall Planning: Master Planning, Site Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment
2) By Partial Planning: Landscape Design, Facility Planning, Infrastructure Planning
Resort Planning Market Strategic Trends: What Defines The Next Growth Phase?
Major companies in the resort planning market are increasingly focusing on launching new and differentiated hospitality brands, including boutique hotel concepts, to enhance guest experiences, strengthen their brand portfolios, and maximize revenue generation within a highly competitive travel and tourism landscape. Boutique hospitality brands refer to premium, design-driven hotel and resort offerings that emphasize personalized services, unique aesthetics, and curated experiences tailored for travelers seeking distinctive and upscale stays. For instance, in July 2023, OYO Hotels & Homes, an India-based hospitality company, introduced its Palette brand as part of a strategic expansion of its premium offerings. Palette is positioned as a boutique hotel and resort brand featuring upscale properties with refined design, enhanced amenities, and customized guest experiences. Through the Palette brand, OYO aims to cater to travelers seeking high-quality, premium accommodations, thereby solidifying its presence in the luxury and upper-midscale resort and hotel segments.
Resort Planning Market Industry Leaders And Competitive Landscape
Major companies operating in the resort planning market report are Gensler, WATG, HKS, Perkins Eastman, Leo A Daly, EDSA, CallisonRTKL, SB Architects, Cooper Carry, Forrec, Nikken Sekkei, HOK, Wilson Associates, Hirsch Bedner Associates, Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo, M2Leisure, SE Group, Nomadic Resorts, Yabu Pushelberg, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture, DiLeonardo International, VITA Planning and Landscape Architecture, LandRun Studio, Arcmax Architect
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Resort Planning Market Top Region By Revenue And Market Share
Western Europe was the largest region in the resort planning market share in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the resort planning market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
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