IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026: Governance Is Now the Competitive Edge

Editorial Team -
The 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook makes one finding unmistakably clear: the economies at the top are no longer simply the wealthiest or the most innovative. They are the ones with institutions that work.

Yearbook-popup

TPBO-Editor -

What Is It Like to Be a Digital Nomad or E-Ployee?

Editorial Team -
Julian Stubbs in this guest post looks at the differences between digital nomad and e-ployee and the benefits of working as an e-ployee.

Sustainable Tourism: Which Destinations to Watch and Visit in 2019

Editorial Team -
Sustainable tourism: which destinations are taking a lead in sustainability? Which cities, regions and countries to watch in 2019 for their commitment to sustainable destination development and management? We asked our tourism expert panel.

Rodney Payne on Tourism Sentiment Index by Destination Think

Editorial Team -
The Tourism Sentiment Index explained - Rodney Payne, CEO of Destination Think! marketing consultancy, tells us how the index works and which have been the key findings in the first, 2019 edition.

Monocle Magazine Quality of Life Survey: Top 25 Cities Ranking 2018

Editorial Team -
The Monocle Quality of Life Survey presents world's 25 most liveable cities. This year, Munich (Germany) and Tokyo (Japan) lead the list. Here's more.

Destination Marketing: Burden or Opportunity for Tourism Sustainability?

Editorial Team -
Destination marketing and its impact on destination sustainability is one of the topics discussed in a recent Sustainability Leaders Project interview with the Kenyan sustainable tourism consultant Judy Kepher-Gona.

Why Chinese Cities Need More City Branding: Example Ningbo

Editorial Team -
Ramon Thomas on why Chinese cities, such as Ningbo, should focus more on strategic city branding to benefit from international recognition on top of their strong economic development performance.

Northamptonshire: Example of a County and Destination in Need of Strategic Place Brand Management

Editorial Team -
Shalini Bisani discusses the state of Northamptonshire, image and identity, and why the county needs a strategic approach to regional brand development and destination management.

How Sustainable Urbanisation and Place Branding Shape Cities in Southeast Asia

Editorial Team -
Sustainable urban development and place branding are on the rise in major cities across Southeast Asia, reports Dominic Mason from Singapore.

Business Improvement Districts Explained: What BIDs Mean And Why They Matter

Editorial Team -
Business Improvement District (BID): Learn about what BIDs are, how they work and why they matter.

7 Placemaking and Visitor Experience Lessons from Eastern Europe

Editorial Team -
Christopher Hire on placemaking, city branding and visitor experience in Eastern European cities: challenges and opportunities.

City Branding Challenges: 4 Lessons from Hamburg, Germany

Editorial Team -
Sebastian Zenker discusses four city branding challenges and the lessons learned during his work with the city of Hamburg in northern Germany, Europe.

Brand Asia at World Economic Forum Davos: Underpitched or Overplayed?

Editorial Team -
India nation brand expert Aparna Sharma reflects on the role of Brand Asia at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling for a more nuanced, strategic approach to country promotion and brand positioning.

Public Diplomacy in Indonesia and Southeast Asia: Trends and Challenges

Editorial Team -
In this guest post USC Annenberg graduate and junior ministry official Gadis Ranty shares her thoughts on public diplomacy in Indonesia and Southeast Asia - the trends and challenges.

Tourism Brands and Destination Marketing Campaigns in Asia

Editorial Team -
India nation brand expert Aparna Sharma discusses tourism campaigns in Asia, the need for nations to remain competitive in a saturated market and the importance to communicate their place authentically.
123Page 1 of 3