Sports, leisure and hospitality
As the sports, leisure and hospitality sector draws significant global investment, we are helping clients maximise success.
Realising opportunities in sports, leisure and hospitality
Multi-billion-dollar investments are being made in sporting, leisure and hospitality venues annually, as the experience economy continues its global growth. We are working with clients to deliver the new and upgraded assets they need to meet increasing consumer demand while generating return on investment. Today’s sporting and cultural and venues and destinations must enable not only short-term success but an enduring positive legacy.
There are many challenges to delivering projects and programmes in the sector. Alongside investors and developers, projects must consider many stakeholders, including concession vendors, advertisers, sponsors, promoters, third-party lessees and the visiting public.
As projects are often linked to major events, delivery timescales can be critical, with delays having the potential to compromise commercial and revenue opportunities.
Expertise in delivering the world’s top venues and destinations
As a global organisation, we have knowledge and capability in sports, leisure and entertainment venues across many types and locations. From major stadiums and arenas to large-scale luxury resorts, boutique hotels and high-quality restaurants, we have the know-how to deliver success.
Our experience has included supporting Olympic programmes, FIFA World Cups and World Expos from inception, with essential feasibility and technical advice and other specialist services.
Our cost advice, market insight and data enable clients to make better-informed decisions, limit risks and drive cost-efficiency and long-term value. With projects often taking place in a live environment, our cost control strategies include assessment of the cost of taking space out of use. Our construction project management approach also includes coordinating the rapid return to use of income-generating space.
How we can help
A recognised leader in delivery
We have a track record of supporting major events and global clients in the sports, leisure and hospitality sector.
Specialist knowledge to drive success
From project inception through to operation, we bring the specialist advice, data and controls to keep clients' projects on track.
Deep knowledge of the sector
Our experience has given us a deep understanding of the commercial priorities of the sector and how projects can best be aligned to them.
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Around the world, society’s needs are changing fast. That’s why clients are coming to us to help them set up and deliver their programmes using our global platform and local expertise.
We are specialists in sports, leisure and hospitality venues and our teams are underpinned our capabilities.
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James Hamilton
Director, Global Host Cities and Sports Venues
Will Goring
Director, UK Sports & Leisure Lead
Stephen McCartney
Managing Director
Gavin Steele
Global Head of Aviation and Director of Infrastructure, Asia
Ashley Stewart
Project Director
Phil Eatough
Associate Director
Gareth Whisson
Managing Director, Latin America
Dean Furey
Director, Middle East/KSA
Terry Dunn
Vice President