City Brand Leaders

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thamer Alshaikh on Khobar’s Vision for a Livable and Authentic Coastal City

Thamer Alshaikh shares his thoughts on the development and rebranding of Khobar city in Saudi Arabia, Middle East.

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