Trusted to Advise.
Bound by Integrity.
Driven by Purpose.
Global Destination AdvIsory
Trusted to Advise.
Bound by Integrity.
Driven by Purpose.
Our ExperTISE & SERVICES
Destination Strategy & Concept Formation
Destination Strategy & Concept Formation
Destination Strategy & Concept Formation
Having master-planned and delivered globally renowned resorts and mixed-use destinations across 30+ countries, we bring tested frameworks for transformational place-making that balances vision with viability.
Economic Development & Policy
Destination Strategy & Concept Formation
Destination Strategy & Concept Formation
- Designed special economic zones attracting $10+ billion in foreign investment
- Advised on national infrastructure programs across three continents
- Developed sustainable finance frameworks for emerging markets
Capital Formation & Investor Readiness
Destination Strategy & Concept Formation
Capital Formation & Investor Readiness
With experience structuring investments for sovereign wealth funds and institutional capital partners, we've unlocked billions in project financing while maintaining mission alignment and stakeholder value
Institutional Governance & Ethics
Destination Strategy & Concept Formation
Capital Formation & Investor Readiness
With direct experience advising sovereign entities and multinational institutions, we architect governance frameworks for complex multi-stakeholder environments where transparency and trust are paramount.
Real Estate & Mixed-Use Development
Development Feasibility & Brand Architecture
Real Estate & Mixed-Use Development
- Led development teams for projects totaling 50+ million square feet
- Structured complex ground leases and public-private partnerships
- Created community models serving populations from 10,000 to 1 million+
Tourism & Hospitality Development
Development Feasibility & Brand Architecture
Real Estate & Mixed-Use Development
- Master-planned resort destinations now generating $1+ billion in annual economic impact
- Created tourism strategies adopted by national governments
- Positioned destinations that attracted 10+ million annual visitors
Development Feasibility & Brand Architecture
Development Feasibility & Brand Architecture
Development Feasibility & Brand Architecture
Our team has delivered $50+ billion in development projects, from concept through completion, creating authentic brand positioning for destinations that have become global benchmarks.
Stakeholder Programming & Policy Alignment
Development Feasibility & Brand Architecture
Development Feasibility & Brand Architecture
Having advised national governments on economic transformation and social infrastructure, we integrate stakeholder needs with development objectives at scales from neighborhoods to new cities.
Our Global Experience
Americas: United States of America
Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands & Russia
Australasia: Australia & New Zealand
South Asia: India & Maldives
Middle East: United Arab Emirates, Qatar & Saudi Arabia
East & South-east Asia: China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea,
Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & Indonesia
By Invitation. Built on Trust.
When sovereign governments need unconflicted counsel, when institutional investors require strategic clarity, when transformational projects demand seasoned leadership, they engage Global Destination Advisory.
Our Selective Approach:
We deliberately limit our engagements to ensure senior-level attention from advisors who have:
- Personally led billion-dollar development initiatives
- Directly counseled heads of state and sovereign wealth funds
- Delivered transformational projects that redefined their markets
- Navigated complex stakeholder environments across 30+ countries
Recent Engagement Profiles:
- Confidential Sovereign Advisory - Strategic repositioning of a $5 billion national tourism initiative, working directly with ministerial leadership to restructure governance and accelerate implementation.
- Institutional Capital Rescue - Led intervention for stalled $2 billion mixed-use development, realigning stakeholders and restructuring capital stack to achieve financial close within 120 days.
- Urban Transformation Initiative - Master planning and execution strategy for new city development, integrating economic, social, and environmental objectives for 250,000 future residents.
- Cross-Border Investment Platform - Structured multi-jurisdiction investment vehicle connecting Asian capital with African infrastructure opportunities, facilitating $500 million in initial commitments.
Why Leaders Choose Global Destination Advisory:
- Unmatched Experience: Direct leadership of projects that have shaped skylines and economies
- Global Perspective: On-ground experience across Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Americas
- Senior-Only Delivery: Every engagement led by advisors with 20+ years at the highest levels
- Proven Outcomes: Track record of unlocking billions in value and transforming ambitious visions into operational reality
OUR CORE TEAM
Mr. Darrell METZGER, Founder & Partner
Mr. Nicholas BASHKIROFF, Founder & Partner
Mr. Nicholas BASHKIROFF, Founder & Partner
Mr. Metzger has over four decades of executive experience in global tourism, leisure, and destination development. He has held CEO and Board roles in transformative projects such as Tokyo Disneyland, Ocean Park Hong Kong, and Sentosa Island Singapore. His expertise spans both sovereign and private sector-backed developments, giving him a singular ability to navigate large-scale experience economy ecosystems.
Mr. Nicholas BASHKIROFF, Founder & Partner
Mr. Nicholas BASHKIROFF, Founder & Partner
Mr. Nicholas BASHKIROFF, Founder & Partner
Mr. Bashkiroff is a globally respected development strategist with more than 40 years of experience leading multi-billion-dollar mixed-use, resort, and city-scale developments across five continents. His leadership has shaped iconic destinations such as The Pearl Qatar, Dubai Festival City, and major new communities in Saudi Arabia. He brings unmatched capability in land use negotiation, project visioning, and high-stakes government interfacing.
Dr. Kevin CHEONG, Founder & Partner
Mr. Nicholas BASHKIROFF, Founder & Partner
Dr. Kevin CHEONG, Founder & Partner
Dr. Cheong is a respected tourism executive, educator and academic. He has held leadership positions in Sentosa island resort, JTB Asia Pacific and the Association of Singapore Attractions. Some of his projects include: Legoland Resort Malaysia, Singapore Flyer, Ramoji Film City, Nicco Parks and Chimelong Resorts. He is a project consultant to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council and a faculty of University of Newcastle (Australia) and Singapore Management University.
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