Benjamin Rhatigan Email & Phone Number

Arrival Projects is a new agency dedicated to transforming the travel, tourism, hospitality, travel tech, real estate and related sectors through innovative brand strategy and marketing.We've lived first-hand the unique challenges and opportunities in the travel space. Our mission now is to help brands not only stand out and differentiate but also connect deeply with their audiences.🔹 What We Offer:🔹 Brand Development: brand strategy that crafts compelling narratives, and identities that resonate🔹 Go-to-Market and Activation: marketing and sales strategies that get your brand seen and remembered🔹 Creative Content: innovative videos, motion graphics, organic & paid social, and thought leadership that drive engagement and growth🔹 Website Strategy: design and SEO, AI & LLM strategyWhether you're a tourism board, a boutique hotel, a cutting-edge travel tech startup, or a real estate developer, Arrival Projects is here to help. Visit us at www.arrivalprojects.com to learn more. #brandstrategy #destinationmarketing #travelindustry #travelandtourism #traveltech #hospitality #realestate

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

As Strategy Director at BrandCulture I am the senior brand strategist responsible for BrandCulture client engagements. Additionally, I am responsible for business development, RFP and contract responses, internal marketing strategy and execution for the firm such as content production and lead generation as well as the supervision and mentorship of junior consultants, based between our Barcelona office and our Los Angeles and Atlanta US headquarters.My sector interests are broad but focused on the intersection of travel, tourism, hospitality, restaurants, destination marketing and the supporting technology systems.Notable project work:- Princess Cruises brand strategy refresh and employer value proposition – Los Angeles, USA.- City of Atlanta Chamber of Commerce technology brand strategy development – Georgia, USA.- Hawaii Green Growth sustainable development and tourism brand strategy workshop – Hawaii, USA.- Riverfront economic development and visitor strategy – Georgia, USA.- Marketing plan and investment proposal for mixed-use gaming and entertainment complex – Georgia, USA.- Vista Canyon residential and commercial property development brand creation and marketing – Los Angeles, USA.- Placemaking and placebranding product strategy development - Los Angeles, USA.- Georgia Smart Communities economic development, investment, and visitor strategy – Georgia, USA.

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

THR is the tourism, travel, and leisure sector’s most experienced strategy consultancy, with the firm's credentials including a 40-year pedigree supporting over 1,200 projects across more than 70 countries. As Senior Director of the Marketing practice, I led destination marketing-related client projects, as well as held responsibility for THR's own internal marketing, internal training and recruitment programs.

Barcelona Area, Spain

BrandCulture is a marketing and brand strategy consultancy that builds performance brands around rigorous analysis, innovative marketing frameworks, and disciplined implementation.

Barcelona Area, Spain

Responsible for both internal content strategy marketing for BrandCulture and external content strategy and writing for BrandCulture clients. SEO optimization, demand generation and lead acquisition.

Barcelona Area, Spain

MICE business development and marketing to attract visitors and economic development to the city of Barcelona via an ecosystem of private business, public-private partnerships, consortia, and associations. I additionally supported brand strategy, marketing collateral, content production, marketing demand generation, and CRM. I was with the project since its inception, employee #5 on the team and contributed to nearly 30% YoY growth, responsible for a sales portfolio of >€1m.

Barcelona Area, Spain

Associate at leading telecommunications strategy consultancy specializing in organizations in emerging economies, focusing on the technology, media, and telco industries-Complete launch of a telecom start-up (Ghana)-Marketing and commercial strategy, sales channel revamp (Kuwait)-Complete consumer unit revamp, focus on product development, marketing and demand generation, pricing (Saudi Arabia/Dubai - United Arab Emirates)-Due diligence for private equity acquisition related to IoT (Internet of Things) technology (France)-Strategy for market entry, product design, marketing and launch plan for bank/investment bank/telco consortium launching mobile money platform (Nigeria)-Intellectual capital focus on building Delta Partners' digital practice, data analytics structures, and digital organizations of the future

Barcelona Area, Spain

Consultant to the Global Trends Executive in the Innovation + Design division of Telefonica Digital. Projects focused on translating societal, consumer and technology trends into commercially viable products and services. Supported development of the annual Trends Report distributed across Telefonica's leadership team and used to inform product development decisions.

Bangalore, India

Based at the company's Bangalore, India, headquarters, made recommendations for clients on market entry strategies targeting technology consumers in emerging economies. Wrote business plan detailing Infosys’ market entry strategy into African markets.

Greater New York City Area

Fairview Research (now part of Digital Science) is a professional services strategy consultancy specializing in business strategy, technology commercialization, global mergers and acquisitions, and post M&A integration•Led market, competitor and pre-M&A analysis (resulting in successful acquisition) for clients in US and Europe. Consistent on-site client contact; 50% travel•Co-founded Professional Services team, growing initial market analyst position into leading advisory role among 4 different offices•Produced marketing collateral and web content•Designed and implemented specialized sales program for client•Trained and supervised 3 junior consultants

Mba, Bilingual, Full-Time Mba

Activities and Societies: -Founder and Captain, ESADE Triathlon Club -ESADE Consulting and Marketing Clubs -Admissions Fellowship, North.

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