Editors Letter

Editor’s Letter: Looking Back at 2025

An editorial look back at The Place Brand Observer’s key publications, showcases, and place brand impact awards in 2025.

Behind the Scenes: Creating the Elgar Encyclopedia of City and Place Branding

Join us as we take a look behind the scenes, the process of creating the Elgar Encyclopedia of City and Place Branding.

Behind the Stories: Building the Africa & Middle East Special Edition

Nafisa M. Sharfi reflects on the journey of creating TPBO's special edition on Places to Watch across Africa & the Middle East.

Editor’s Letter: A New Chapter for Africa & the Middle East

TPBO publisher and editor in chief, Florian Kaefer, introduces the first special edition, on Places to Watch across Africa and the Middle East.

Editor’s Letter: Introducing 2025 Place Brand Leaders Yearbook

TPBO publisher and editor, Florian Kaefer, introduces the 2025 Place Brand Leaders Yearbook - spotlighting place branding champions globally.

Editor’s Letter: Introducing the 2024 Sustainability Leaders Yearbook

TPBO publisher, Florian Kaefer, introduces the 2024 Sustainability Leaders Yearbook - spotlighting sustainable tourism champions globally.

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