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Economic Impact

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Our corporate philosophy is to differentiate ourselves from our more academically oriented peers in the highly pragmatic, action-oriented approach we bring to the solution of client problems. We also differ from the large accounting firms in that we can get involved in implementation, sales and marketing activities on behalf of our clients, as well as in seeking sources of equity and debt financing where at least part of our compensation can be paid as a success fee. Among the special advantages of our approach are:

• Accessibility -- to specialists with the most up-to-date information on industry developments and trends in markets, technology, consumerism, and regulations.

• Objectivity -- from experts not committed to any particular method of operation or organizational structure.

• Follow-through -- by staff members helping clients implement action plans.

We bring to bear on every assignment a clear dedication to quality and responsiveness to our client's needs and development timetable without compromising objectivity. Our services are structured to provide exceptional value to our clients in articulating the optimum development strategy, the most appropriate financing methodology, and a practical approach to facility planning, marketing, management, and investment promotion. Through this approach we can provide our clients with:

• A judicious utilization of our intimate knowledge of industry trends, blended with analytical sophistication, sound business judgement, and objective evaluation;

• An integrated full-service program that resolves uncertainty about the future by filtering and focusing often conflicting information that may militate against effective decision making and purposeful development; and

• Continuity of service ranging from market and economic analyses through project feasibility and appraisal and valuation of real property as well as implementation assistance in raising debt and equity financing. These services can be expanded at the client's option to include tax structuring; calculation of expected return on investment; monitoring of construction costs; and assistance with negotiating franchise/management agreements, lease terms, and mortgage financing.

For more than 30 years the principals of Arthur Consulting Group International have helped private investors and real estate developers as well as government organizations around the world deal with complex problems and issues involved in developing major tourism, recreation and leisure oriented enterprises as well as associated community, commercial, and support facilities.

Our hospitality travel and tourism group is staffed with experts with diverse backgrounds, including engineers, economists, urban planners, policy analysts, as well as specialists in hotels and lodging products, tourism planning and the development of recreational amenities and other leisure time pursuits. Many of our staff have actual industry experience having worked in all segments of the travel and tourism industry. When specific projects require additional skills and perspective, we call on the relevant outside experts whose knowledge and experience represent virtually every discipline and industry.

Strategic Planning
Arthur Consulting Group's approach to strategic planning involves extensive analysis of the market and competition, evaluation of strategic options, and assistance with implementation of strategies to mesh with the objectives and capabilities of the client. We assist with the development of detailed operational plans, and the organizational restructuring needs to implement plans. Using our model, leading hotels in the United States and around the world have successfully improved market share; larger chains have seized growth opportunities.

Valuation
Arthur Consulting Group assists hotel clients with business valuation as well as providing the economic basis for real estate appraisals. For hotels we assess the local lodging market and competition, review past financial performance, and anticipated future cash flow and present value analysis.

Economic Impact
For corporate and government clients interested in the development potential of a particular area, Arthur Consulting Group International has analyzed alternate locations, conducted highest and best use studies, and recommended specific sites and development concepts for major new facilities. We have also evaluated the impact of tourism projects on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, net foreign exchange retention and government benefits and costs.

Market Research
Arthur Consulting Group International provides specialist services in tourism and hospitality market research. Services range from focus groups to large surveys. Research conducted for hotel companies includes:

• Demographic profiles of target segments
• New product evaluation
• Positioning
• Price sensitivity
• Impact of hotel award programs on hotel choice
• Tracking studies to evaluate awareness and usage

Feasibility Studies
Arthur Consulting Group's feasibility studies of potential hotel and resort projects include:

• Assessment of the local market
• Examination of the competitive environment
• Evaluation of expected financial performance
• Prediction of likely financial returns.

Through computer modeling, we are able to show the sensitivity of key financial results to difference operating assumptions and market conditions.

Litigation Support
Leading law firms have used ACGI to quantify damage claims and provide expert witness services where our special blend of knowledge of economic trends and analytical sophistication has enabled our clients to sustain their position in litigation proceedings.