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.
Place Branders, Don’t Mess With The People’s Brand!
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
South Africa uses storytelling in its destination marketing to support inclusive tourism - great video and example for sustainability in place branding.
Place Branding Joys and Sorrows: Logos and Slogans
Place branding professional Jeremy Hildreth reflects on the purpose - the joys and sorrows - of logos and slogans in place branding.