Discover the needs behind the visit through needs assessment research

Would you like to know whether your new concept, activity, or package really meets the needs of your visitors? needs assessment research answers to questions such as: Are people interested in what you have to offer? What do they consider important during a day out or stay? And what factors determine their decision to book or not to book?

With needs assessment research , we clearly needs assessment research the wishes, needs, and motivations of your target group. This allows you to discover where you can still grow: perhaps you could be more appealing with a different price level, an extra experiential element, or a targeted focus on your target group. This allows you to make smart choices before making any major investments.

Every leisure organization attracts different visitors, and even within those groups, preferences often differ. Think of families with young children, couples, seniors, or tourists. With targeted needs assessment research , you needs assessment research exactly which visitors best suit your concept and where opportunities for growth lie.

Visitor insight

Understanding the wishes and needs of your (potential) visitors

Market insight

Understanding the market in which your organization operates

Product fit

Concrete tools to ensure your concept, activity, or package truly matches what your visitors want

How does Markteffect needs assessment research ?

needs assessment research a type of research that is never conducted according to a fixed design. The most commonly used method is quantitative research, using online questionnaires. Another way to needs assessment research is through qualitative research, for example in the form of in-depth interviews or an online community. This provides opportunities for in-depth analysis and dialogue with your target group.

Of course, it is also possible to opt for a combination of quantitative and qualitative research. By combining both methods, you gain a broader and deeper insight into the perception of your target group. Quantitative research provides hard data, while qualitative research provides context and background information. This enables you to understand not only what your target group thinks, but also why they make certain choices.

We are happy to work with you to determine the best approach, so that the needs assessment research is needs assessment research tailored to your issue and target group.

Competition

Which competitors will you encounter, and what are their strengths and weaknesses?

Customer journey

What does the purchasing behavior of your target group look like? Who makes the decisions and on what basis?

Price

What is the price elasticity and an acceptable price for your product?

Drivers and barriers

Understanding the drivers and barriers that influence whether or not to buy your product

What Markteffect needs assessment research ?

At Markteffect , everything Markteffect around relevance. We listen, analyze, and advise, always with an eye for the context of your organization and the dynamics of the leisure sector.

Our Research Experts think critically from the very beginning. We combine our years of experience in the leisure industry with insights from previous needs assessments at museums, amusement parks, holiday parks, events, and other leisure organizations. This allows us to know exactly which insights are truly valuable to your organization.

We work as a partner and friend: transparently, with commitment and a fresh perspective. Thanks to our collaboration within The Relevance Group, we can also directly translate insights into strategy, positioning and communication.

In addition, we can help you interpret and implement the research results through theMarkteffect Step Session. This is a strategic and interactive workshop in which we work together to look at how this research can be made actionable. Experience has shown that these sessions, which are organized with our internal project team, generate many new ideas and inspiration.

What insights does needs assessment research provide?

At Markteffect , we don't just Markteffect reports consisting of numbers. Our goal is to turn our research into a practical tool that you can use to further develop your organization. You will receive clear advice and concrete recommendations, so you know exactly where the opportunities and areas for improvement lie. This allows you to make decisions for your event, amusement park, or museum, for example, based on the most relevant and reliable insights.

needs assessment research also needs assessment research you gain in-depth insights, provide certainty, and convince (co-)financiers of the possibilities and potential of your (new) product or service.

<p>Hans <span>de Jong</span></p>

Hans de Jong

Client Consultant