Resort Planning Market Report 2026

The resort planning market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $212.13 billion in 2025 to $227.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing tourism development initiatives, increasing construction of hospitality infrastructure, rising investment in leisure destinations, expansion of urban and coastal resorts, strengthening focus on structured resort development.

The resort planning market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $304.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for premium travel experiences, rising emphasis on sustainable resort ecosystems, growing development of new recreational destinations, strengthening smart resort planning approaches, expanding investment by hospitality developers. Major trends in the forecast period include rising focus on sustainable resort development, growing adoption of smart infrastructure integration, increasing emphasis on enhanced guest experience design, rising implementation of structured architectural planning, growing investment in resort expansion projects.

The rise in global tourism is projected to drive the growth of the resort planning market. Tourism is a social, cultural, and economic activity that involves individuals traveling to countries or locations outside their usual environment for personal or professional purposes. Over the past decade, there has been substantial growth in tourism worldwide due to factors such as increased disposable income, improved access to various destinations, and a desire for exploration. This surge in global tourism will create a significant demand for the development of sophisticated yet sustainable resorts, thereby boosting the need for resort planning, which enhances the tourism experience by providing luxurious accommodations. For instance, in September 2024, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported that around 790 million tourists traveled abroad in the first seven months of 2024, marking an 11% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the rise in global tourism is anticipated to increase demand for resort planning services throughout the forecast period.

Key companies in the resort planning market are introducing new hospitality brands to maximize revenue. The Palette brand, launched by OYO Hotels & Homes in July 2023, exemplifies this approach. Palette focuses on boutique hotels that offer unique, design-centric accommodations, providing personalized experiences for travelers seeking distinctive and stylish stays. OYO's expansion into premium resorts and hotels through the Palette brand underscores the industry's commitment to catering to diverse traveler preferences.

In December 2023, Dutco Group and Align Partners made strategic acquisitions, securing Mar Hall Hotel, Golf, and Spa Resort in Scotland. The undisclosed investments are part of a £15 million program aimed at enhancing and expanding the resort. The planned improvements include the construction of new woodland lodges and renovations to the hotel's leisure and spa facilities, guest rooms, and public areas. This acquisition reflects a commitment to upscale developments in the luxury resort sector.

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.

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. The countries covered in the resort planning market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The resort planning market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as beach resort planning, mix land-use resort planning, mountain resort planning, and lake resort planning. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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