Since commencing operations in 1977 the firm has had a strong commitment to research.
This is an ongoing program initiated and funded by Rob Tonge & Associates, and the information  derived through this research is used in conducting studies for individual clients.

Research programs  undertaken during the past two years have included:

• National tourism trends (conducted annually).
• Small tourism  business information needs.
• The impact of socio-economic trends on tourism.
• Changing attitudes in the visitor market.
• Off-road recreation  market.
• Development  and operation of visitor information centres.
• Aboriginal cultural tourism development.
• Rural and outback  tourism development.
• Ecotourism
• Post-retiree explorer market.
• Growth trends  in special interest tourism.
• Tourism product  demand trends.
• Special event  tourism.
• Role, operation  and funding of local and regional tourism associations.
• Trends in the  short-break market.
• The ageing of the population and its impact on tourism product development and marketing.