David Goodger

David Goodger leads Oxford Economics’ work in tourism forecasting and economic impact analysis sector as Director of Tourism Economics in Europe.

David has been instrumental in developing Oxford Economics’ tourism forecast models and continues to manage regular database updates. These areas include the global tourism database of tourism flows and spending, covering 185 countries; the global city travel database of 300 cities; the air passenger forecast database; the hotel performance forecast models developed in conjunction with STR; and custom forecast models for specific destinations or groups. David has led Tourism Economics' analysis of the importance of online interactions for evolving tourism behavior for a range of well-known on-line travel businesses. He regularly presents the economic and tourism outlook to client groups and conferences. 

David was educated at the University of Bristol, England, where he gained a degree in Economics with Statistics; and at the London School of Economics and Political Science, England, where he graduated with an MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics.