Economic Development
Economic development is the motivation behind many place branding initiatives. The following articles explore economic development theory and practice, and provide expert insights into trends, challenges and the daily work of economic development professionals.
Luis Chavarría on Astronomy as Economic Development Opportunity for Chile
Luis Chavarría, Director of the Astronomy Program at the National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research CONICYT, in this interview shares his thoughts on how growing interest in astronomy can contribute to the economic development of Chile.
Sophie Souyet of Amatista Travels on How Astrotourism is Creating Business Opportunities in Chile
Sophie Souyet of Amatista Travels in this interview shares why astrotourism is a great opportunity for the development of Coquimbo region in Northern Chile. She also gives useful advice on how to succeed as start-up tour operator.
Lucía Pinto on Developing Coquimbo Region as Astrotourism Destination
Lucía Pinto is the Indendente of Coquimbo region and as such its highest authority. In this interview she tells us why Coquimbo is predestined as the place in the world to go to for a glimpse at the stars and the universe.
Chile: Reaching for the Stars with Astrotourism
Astrotourism - a destination branding opportunity for Chile and its Coquimbo region in the north. Join us on a special tour and learn about what it takes to become (known) as one of the world's prime places for getting a glimpse at the universe.
City Branding: Which Factors Are The Most Crucial For Your City Brand?
Which factors are the most crucial for a successful city brand? Our panel of place branding experts has answers.
Nordic Place Branding Conference Stockholm 2019: Recap and Key Takeaways
My key takeaways from the Nordic Place Branding conference in Stockholm, April 2019. How cities and countries work together, which challenges they face (and how they overcome them), trending topics and illustrative examples.