Smart strategy. Real results. Backed by experience.
Not every project needs full management — but every successful one needs smart advice. At Fontis, we offer specialised consultancy and advisory services for hospitality projects at any stage, from land acquisition to repositioning underperforming assets. Whether you’re exploring an idea, developing a new property, or solving operational challenges, we step in with practical, experienced, no-fluff guidance.
We bring deep regional knowledge, international hotel expertise, and a track record of delivering high-impact solutions across Africa. You get insights that are strategic, grounded, and designed to move your project forward — fast.
Advisory & Consulting Services
Whether it’s one key decision or a full strategic roadmap, our consultancy team is here to guide you — with clarity, insight, and experience you can trust.
✅ Feasibility & Market Analysis
- Location & demand assessments
- Competitive set benchmarking
- Financial viability modeling (NPV, IRR, ROI)
- Site programming recommendations
Why it matters: Making the right decisions early saves time, money, and future regrets. Feasibility ensures your project has a market and a return.
✅ Concept & Positioning Strategy
- Target market definition and brand alignment
- Guest experience concept and service model
- Space planning and asset mix strategy
- Naming and design direction input
Why it matters: Your concept defines your success. We help shape ideas into experiences that stand out and attract the right guests.
✅ Pre-Opening Advisory
- Operational planning
- Recruitment and training strategies
- SOP and system setup advice
- Brand launch and activation guidance
Why it matters: Pre-opening is where many projects fail. We make sure you’re fully prepared, fully staffed, and ready to impress from day one.
✅ Turnaround & Performance Audits
- Operational health checks
- P&L analysis and cost optimization
- Guest experience and service audits
- Revenue and distribution strategy improvements
Why it matters: If your property isn’t performing, we find out why and fix it — fast. Every point of leakage is an opportunity for growth.
✅ Development & Investor Support
- Business case packaging and pitch decks
- Financial structuring guidance
- Strategic input during development phase
- Owner-side project management and oversight
Why it matters: Great projects need investor confidence. We help you package your vision in a way that attracts funding and delivers returns.
✅ Team & Executive Coaching
- One-on-one executive coaching for GMs, department heads, and owners
- Team performance alignment and leadership development
- Hospitality-specific mindset, service culture, and communication training
- Coaching programs designed to drive accountability and elevate team dynamics
Why it matters: Hospitality is powered by people. Strong leadership and cohesive teams are the backbone of consistent guest experience.
✅ Asset Management & Owner Representation
- Ongoing oversight on behalf of the owner/investor
- Regular performance reviews and operational audits
- Strategic input on revenue, cost control, and capital improvements
- Bridging the gap between ownership and on-site management teams
Why it matters: Owners need someone in their corner. We protect your investment, drive accountability, and ensure the property performs.
✅ Brand Strategy & Repositioning
- Brand audits and market repositioning for existing properties
- Naming, identity refinement, and guest experience redevelopment
- Aligning brand promise with operational delivery
Assistance with rebranding transitions (with or without Fontis soft brand)
Why it matters: Your brand is more than a logo — it’s your reputation. We help reposition properties to attract better guests, rates, and reviews.