Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Red Clay a Tour Operating Company?
Simply put, the answer is No.
We are not a tour operator or travel management company. We do not organize travel packages or tourism destination experiences for travelers and tourists.
Red Clay is a boutique tourism advisory practice that works with businesses, agencies, organizations, and governments in West Africa to harness the potentials of sustainable tourism within and across the sub-region. You can say we are a professional services firm or a management consultancy focused on the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.
2. What services do you offer?
Our range of services for the tourism and hospitality industries include:
- Strategy Development and Review,
- Destination Development and Management,
- Market Research and Intelligence
- Policy Advisory, and
- Training and Capacity Development
3. How can I hire Red Clay for a project or work with Red Clay to build my career?
Very simple. For existing and prospective clients who wish to contact Red Clay regarding a project, please fill out the Project Brief Form so we can better understand your project needs. We are also eager to work with young, creative and enthusiastic minds in the creative, tourism and hospitality industries. You can reach out to us by filling the Careers at Red Clay Form
4. What is the West Africa Tourism Roundtable Series About?
The Tourism Roundtable Series is a bi-monthly series of thought-provoking sessions for mid to senior-level business leaders and stakeholders in the private and public tourism, arts, creative and cultural industries in West Africa on how to identify and address recurring tourism challenges across the sub-region. The West Africa Tourism Roundtable Series provides a platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and networking for practitioners and professionals who are determined to lead change in the hospitality, travel, and tourism industry in West Africa.
5. How can you prepare for the Tourism Roundtable Series?
Follow Red Clay Advisory on all social media pages (@redclayadvisory on Instagram and Twitter, and Red Clay Advisory on LinkedIn) to get up-to-date information on the theme, speakers, agenda, and registration link(s) for the roundtable series
As a physical or virtual attendee, signify your interest to be present by responding to the invitation in order to confirm your attendance;
- Each edition of the roundtable series starts at 10:00 am; all physical and virtual attendees are expected to be ready at least 10 minutes before the event starts to avoid distractions.
- Prepare to be a participant in our roundtable breakout sessions; this is a section of the series where physical and virtual attendees are selected in pre-assigned subgroups with key themes to brainstorm and come up with practical solutions that address the challenges outlined in the theme. The breakout sessions offer all participants the opportunity to share ideas and knowledge that can influence change in the tourism industry.
- Spread the word – Knowledge is power. Feel free to discuss the ideas shared at the Roundtable Series in your conservations on social media, and do not forget to mention Red Clay Advisory.