Hall of Fame

The TPBO Hall of Fame recognises individuals who have made a lasting contribution to place branding. Inductees are independently nominated by at least three peers, recognised for their influence, ideas and contribution to the field. Featured here in alphabetical order.

Emma Björner on Sustainable Tourism and Place Branding

Interviews
Emma Björner shares her insights on city branding practices in China and how to involve relevant stakeholders meaningfully into place branding and sustainable tourism initiatives.

Gary Warnaby on City Marketing and Branding Retail Destinations

Interviews
Learn about city marketing and how to manage and brand retail destinations in cities in this interview with Gary Warnaby, Professor at the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School in the UK.

Geerte Udo on Shaping ‘I amsterdam’ and Crafting Iconic City Brands

Interviews
Explore Geerte Udo's insights on place branding in this interview, highlighting strategies, challenges, and the future of 'I amsterdam'.

Giannina Warren

Meet Dr. Giannina Warren, consultant and training facilitator through The Place Brand Academy, Associate Professor at RMIT University Vietnam.

Greg Clark on City Branding and Urban Development

Interviews
Greg Clark CBE in this interview discusses city branding and urban development trends, challenges and opportunities, with examples from around the world.

Inga Hlín Pálsdóttir on Destination Branding and Iceland

Interviews
Inga Hlin Palsdottir, Director at Promote Iceland, about her experiences of promoting Iceland as destination and developing the country's nation brand positioning.