Case Studies & Examples

Luuk Helleman on How The Hague Is Rethinking City Branding

Luuk Helleman on how The Hague balances international ambition, local identity and resident pride through place branding.

Katarina Thorstensson on Gothenburg, Sustainable Destination Development, and Growing Better

Katarina Thorstensson of Göteborg & Co reflects on seven consecutive years at the top of the Global Destination Sustainability Index, and what it really takes to combine tourism growth with long-term responsibility.

Lynn Dauwe and Evelyne Bardyn on Flanders, Heritage and Impact-Driven Conferences

How Flanders aligns heritage, sustainability and coordination into one coherent hosting model — insights from VISITFLANDERS and the Flanders Convention Bureau.

Todd Babiak on the Gold Coast’s Place Brand, Resident Listening and Stewardship Over Promotion

How Brand Gold Coast built its place brand from the inside out — Todd Babiak on resident listening, city identity, and the long game of stewardship.

Gothenburg

How Gothenburg has made sustainability the default — from fossil-free transport and certified hotels to events as civic tools. Seven-time world leader in destination sustainability.

Montserrat Puig on Barcelona, Talent, and the Real Work Behind Innovation Ecosystems

Interview with Montserrat Puig on Barcelona, talent attraction, and the real work behind innovation ecosystems.

Maria Hardenberger Sverka on Branding Greater Copenhagen Region

Maria Hardenberger Sverka of Copenhagen Capacity on branding the Greater Copenhagen Region through governance, credibility, and everyday quality of life.

Building Brand Namibia: Emma Theofelus on Evidence, Inclusion, and National Ownership

Emma Theofelus explains how Namibia is building a nationally owned, evidence-based nation brand grounded in sustainability, inclusion, and delivery.

Branding South Africa: Behind the Scenes with Sithembile Ntombela

Sithembile Ntombela on how Brand South Africa strengthens the nation’s reputation through data, strategy, and shared ownership.

Inge van Roij & Marcel Tabbers on Defining a New City Brand of Venlo in the Netherlands

Inge van Roij & Marcel Tabbers introduce Venlo’s new city brand — built on community, entrepreneurship, and celebrating life.

Royal Djurgården

Royal Djurgården unites 60+ attractions around a shared vision of sustainability, making it a model for collaborative place stewardship in Stockholm.

Lisa Barrett on Rethinking Tourism at Destination Canada

Destination Canada's Lisa Barrett shares how tourism can drive wellbeing, sustainability, and long-term value for communities across Canada.

Héctor Greco on Building a Community-Driven Brand for San Andrés Island

Héctor Greco of taller10i9 shares insights on branding destination San Andrés Island, community involvement, and trends in place branding.

Jacquie Severs on Durham Region’s Transformation into Canada’s Clean Energy Capital

Discover how Durham Region rebranded itself as Canada’s Clean Energy Capital. Jacquie Severs shares insights on strategy, investment impact, and future plans.

Aoife O’Shaughnessy on Limerick’s Transformation and City Branding Strategy

Aoife O’Shaughnessy discusses Limerick’s recognition as a finalist in the 2025 Place Brand Impact Story Awards, and the city’s evolving brand strategy.

Limerick

A 2025 Place Brand Impact Story Award finalist, Limerick’s bold transformation is driving investment, innovation, and cultural renewal. Explore how they do it.