Bay Consultants
Our consultancy division, Bay Consultants, led by Dr. Apisalome Movono, provides expert advice and management consultancy services in the tourism and development space in Fiji and the broader Pacific region. Our extensive networks, strong local relationships, knowledge, expertise and over 15 years of tourism development research experience will ensure that your tourism consultancy needs are met while exceeding expectations.
Regenerative Development
Our tourism consultancy services are designed to help you navigate the complexities of the industry. We offer strategic planning, market research, and destination development solutions. Whether you're starting a new venture, connect with local communities or looking to enhance your existing business, our team will provide tailored solutions to meet your specific needs.
Sustainable Tourism
As a tourism consultancy, we are committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices. Our focus on minimizing the environmental impact of tourism while maximizing the benefits for local communities forms the foundation for our existence. We help you implement sustainable strategies that enhance the visitor experience and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of host destinations.
Local Empowerment
Effective empowerment and prosperity of local communities are essential for the success of any tourism business. Our team at Bay Consultants specializes in creating comprehensive development strategies that promote regenerative economies. From community assessments, equitable engagement to sustainable tourism design and training, we help you reach your targets and increase your visibility in the competitive tourism industry.
Navigating Tourism and Development with Insight and Integrity
Bay Consultants is the consultancy arm of the Bay Family of Small Businesses, offering high-level advisory and project management services across tourism, development, and public sector reform in Fiji and the broader Pacific. With a mission to support sustainable, inclusive, and locally grounded development, Bay Consultants brings together a dynamic network of specialists and on-the-ground expertise to deliver impactful, context-specific solutions.
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Our strength lies not only in technical know-how but also in deep-rooted cultural understanding, trusted local relationships, and decades of regional engagement. From grassroots communities to national governments and international development partners, we work across all levels to facilitate change that is both transformative and respectful of local realities.
What we offer
Bay Consultants delivers a wide range of services tailored to the needs of our clients, including:
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Tourism Strategy & Destination Development
Co-creating strategies for sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative tourism aligned with national and community priorities.
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Community Engagement & Participatory Research
Designing and facilitating culturally appropriate consultations, community dialogues, and action research with Indigenous and local communities.
Public Sector Reform & Institutional Strengthening
Supporting ministries, statutory bodies, and local governments with organizational reviews, change management, and systems integration.
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Policy & Framework Development
Drafting national-level frameworks, tourism masterplans, community-based development plans, and legislative reviews.
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Training & Capacity Building
Delivering workshops, training programs, and mentoring to government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations.