views about challenges around tourism

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We conduct all studies in accordance with the UK Market Research Society Code of Conduct and, if you no longer wish to take part in the research, you can tell your interviewer at any time, and we will stop our conversation.
Can we proceed on the basis of the above?*
- Yes
- No
Thank-you for having taken the time to respond.

SQ B) What is your current occupational status? Are you …?*
- 1) Working full-time
- 2) Working part-time
- 3) Unemployed / Retired / Between jobs / Student
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE
Thank-you – we’re unable to continue on this occasion, but will be pleased to invite you to future discussions, should this be of interest to you

SQ 1) Which of the following best describes your role?*
- i. C-level
- ii. Managing Director (MD) / General Manager (GM)
- iii. Executive President / Vice President (VP) / Senior Vice-President (SVP) / Executive Vice-President (EVP)
- iv. Other Director-level / Head of Department
- v. Manager / Senior Manager (NOT senior management level)
- vi. Other
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE
Thank-you – we’re unable to continue on this occasion, but will be pleased to invite you to future discussions, should this be of interest to you

SQ 2) Do you report directly to a C-level executive, or to the board?*
- i. Yes, I report to C-level
- ii. Yes, I report to the board
- iii. No
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE
Thank-you – we’re unable to continue on this occasion, but will be pleased to invite you to future discussions, should this be of interest to you

SQ 3) Which of the following departments or functions best describes where you work?*
- i. Finance
- ii. Operations
- iii. Investment
- iv. Marketing
- v. Strategy & leadership
- vi. Technology / IT
- vii. Mergers & Acquisitions
- viii. Other
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE
Thank-you – I will be getting back to you shortly, to advise whether or not we can continue with your remaining few screening questions.

SQ 5) What is your organisation’s global annual revenue, approximately? (Your best estimate is fine)*
- i. US$50m, or less
- ii. US$50 - $100m
- iii. US$100m – US$250
- iv. US$250 – US$500m
- v. US$500 million or more
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE
Thank-you – we’re unable to continue on this occasion, but will be pleased to invite you to future discussions, should this be of interest to you.

I’m sorry to have wasted your time, on this particular occasion.

SQ 6) In the last 12 months, have you actively invested or partnered with external companies or governmental agencies for organisational growth?
organisational growth might include:
- Increased head count within the company; or increased revenue / returns
- increased sales (if applicable); or expansion in to new markets
Please select*
- i. Yes
- ii. No

SQ 8) The discussion we are looking to schedule will be about international expansion in to new markets or geographies. We would like to discuss in general terms, whether or not this is something that your company is considering, or has previously considered (even on an informal basis).
Is this something you would be comfortable discussing?*
- i. Yes
- ii. No
Thank-you – we’re unable to continue on this occasion, but will be pleased to invite you to future discussions, should this be of interest to you.

I’m sorry to have wasted your time, on this particular occasion.

SQ 9) Thank-you - could you tell me a little bit more about your role (in just a couple of sentences)?*
say, 30 words

SQ 10) Thank-you – are you comfortable taking part in a 30 minute discussion in English?*
- i. Yes
- ii. No
Thank-you – I’m sorry to have wasted your time, on this occasion.

We will be pleased to invite you to future discussions, should this be of interest to you

SQ 11) The call itself will be held on Microsoft Teams, and we would like to record this so that the person you speak with will be able to focus on the conversation, without being distracted by taking notes. The recording will only be used for internal analysis, and to help us in producing an anonymous transcript of the discussion. Would this be OK?*
- i. Yes
- ii. No
Please select one of the above. SINGLE CODE

SQ 12) Thank-you for the time you have taken to answer these initial questions - could you leave a few final details, including two or three suitable interview times, so that we can speak when it’s mutually convenient.
Name*
Job Title*
Phone (inc international dialling code)*
Email*
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We will be audio recording the interview (so that we don’t have to take a lot of notes!) Can I confirm that this is OK?*
- Yes
- No
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If we decide to use Teams, we would also be video recording. Would this be OK?*
- Yes
- No
What are your preferred dates and times for a 30 minute interview?*

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Online screening questionnaire – views about challenges around tourism