Destination stewardship
Elke Dens & Frank Cuypers on Regenerative Development and the Next Places to Watch
Elke Dens and Frank Cuypers of Place Generation on regenerative place development, community-led strategy, and the cities and regions worth watching right now.
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.
Lynn Dauwe and Evelyne Bardyn on Flanders, Heritage and Impact-Driven Conferences
How Flanders aligns heritage, sustainability and coordination into one coherent hosting model — insights from VISITFLANDERS and the Flanders Convention Bureau.
Gothenburg
How Gothenburg has made sustainability the default — from fossil-free transport and certified hotels to events as civic tools. Seven-time world leader in destination sustainability.
Editor’s Letter: A New Chapter for Sustainability Leaders United
An editorial look at Sustainability Leaders United joining The Place Brand Observer, and why sustainability is key to place brand leadership.
Barbados
Explore how Barbados is redefining island tourism through climate action, cultural pride, and community-led sustainability.