Destination Branding
Destination Branding: Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO) previously referred to destination branding as the promotion and marketing of their place to a specific audience of business or leisure travellers. In recent years, both the media landscape and consumer expectations have changed dramatically, forcing destination marketers and managers to rethink their strategy. The following articles offer expert insights, examples and advice on destination branding as a strategy that goes way above and beyond catchy advertising, slogans and logos.
How (Not) to Communicate Sustainability in Destination Marketing: Keep it Real
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Sustainability and tourism marketing expert Professor Xavier Font gives tips on how (not) to communicate sustainability as part of destination marketing.
Destination Branding Case Study: Rebranding Tillamook County, Oregon
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Destination branding case study by Bill Baker with details on place branding strategy and approach used for Tillamook County in Oregon, USA.
Destination Branding For Small Cities by Bill Baker: Book Review
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Review of Destination Branding for Small Cities (2nd edition), a book by city branding and destination marketing expert Bill Baker (USA). Highly recommended.
Sustainable Tourism Advice for Destination Marketers: Keep it Real!
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Info by VisitEngland for destination branding professionals on sustainability and how to create authentic, credible place brands and marketing campaigns.
Place Branders, Don’t Mess With The People’s Brand!
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What does place branding look like from a designer's perspective? David F Coates makes a compelling case for civic engagement in branding.
South Africa: Storytelling for Responsible Tourism
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South Africa uses storytelling in its destination marketing to support inclusive tourism - great video and example for sustainability in place branding.