Destination Brand Leaders

Doug Lansky on Competitive and Sustainable Destinations

Doug Lansky - a travel writer, speaker and performer whose keynotes on destination development and the future of DMOs are legendary. An avid traveler, Doug has made it a profession to look at both sides of the coin - the pristine landscapes and wildlife, and the cramped parking lot from where you are photographing them. Just like his book "Travel, the Guide", this interview is an eye opener for those in charge of managing and marketing destinations.

Albert Salman on Green Destinations and Sustainable Tourism Leadership

Albert Salman explains what makes a destination "green", its benefits and challenges, and how the new Green Destinations initiative supports the sustainable development and management of tourism destinations.

Todd Mayfield on Branded Wayfinding for Destinations

Todd Mayfield, Principal and Group Creative Director of Axia Creative, talks about the key attributes, the challenges and trends in destination and city branding.

Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir on Destination Branding and Iceland

Inga Hlin Palsdottir, Director at Promote Iceland, about her experiences of promoting Iceland as destination and developing the country's nation brand positioning.

John Cooper of Yakima Valley Tourism on Destination Marketing Strategies

Yakima Valley Tourism CEO John Cooper reflects on the future of destination marketing organizations, destination branding and his professional journey.

Jaume Marín on the Destination Branding of Costa Brava and Pyrenees, Catalonia

Destination Costa Brava Marketing Director Jaume Marín tells us about the growing importance of digital influencers and bloggers in destination branding.

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