Researcher - Travel

About the Role

Golden Perch is a community of travelers that focuses on sustainable & cultural tourism.

We’re creating an educational course to help travelers become more conscious and respectful guests, and to help hosts provide better guidance. We are seeking a Researcher to lead the research phase of this course.

You will explore the nuanced behavior, customs, and expectations of both guests and hosts in short-term stays, homestays, and travel accommodations—especially in culturally diverse regions. You will gather insights via field research, online interviews, and other sources to craft a detailed research report that will form the foundation of a public-facing social education project.

This research will be published online & reused in other forms, with due credit to you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary research into guest behavior, homestay etiquette, guest responsibilities, host responsibilities, and travel customs.
• Engage with travelers, local hosts, and field experts to gather real-world insights.
• Analyze trends, identify common pain points, and uncover cultural sensitivities that travelers should know about before travelling to a new location.
• Create a comprehensive research report covering :
• What conscious guests need to pack, ask, and understand before arrival at any accommodation.
• Different kinds of guests and hosts in the industry, and how guests can check what is okay or not okay with the particular place they are staying in.
• How to behave responsibly in a host’s space, including cleaning, etiquette, and checkout norms.
• Cultural dos and don’ts in diverse regions. Geographical, cultural and gender sensitivities of a region.
• Best practices for hosts to clearly communicate house rules, prepare guidebooks, and set expectations.
• Develop a short project proposal / plan before starting full research.
• Optional) Travel to select locations (reimbursed within budget) to conduct field research, observe practices, or interview hosts and travelers.

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