Research Updates

Reflections on 2nd International Place Branding Association Conference in Swansea, 2017

Aleks Vladimirov reflects on the 2nd International Place Branding Association conference which took place in Swansea, Wales, in early December 2017.

Overtourism in European Cities: Study Reveals Root Causes, Consequences and Possible Solutions

Ko Koens of NHTV Breda University discusses findings of a recent study on overtourism in major European cities, the root causes, consequences and feasible solutions.

How Transparency Impacts Place Attractiveness: Example Switzerland

How transparency impacts place attractiveness is the topic of this research insight into Brand Switzerland, by Renaud Vuignier and Vincent Mabillard of IDHEAP, the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration at the University of Lausanne.

Reflections on 4th Institute of Place Management Conference in Manchester, UK

Aleks Vladimirov shares latest place branding research and reflects on the 4th Institute of Place Management conference which took place in Manchester, UK, in September 2017, with a focus on inclusive placemaking.

Sustainability and Marketing in Tourism: Paradoxes, Challenges and Opportunities

Sustainability and marketing in tourism and the implications for destinations are the topics discussed by Professors Xavier Font (Surrey University) and Scott McCabe (University of Nottingham), who share key findings from a recent article published in the Journal of Sustainable Tourism.

2017 Place Branding Trends, Priorities & Business Opportunities: Survey Findings

Conclusions from Place Brander Survey 2017: Place branding trends, priorities, challenges and opportunities.

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