sustainability
Sustainability has become a very important aspect for the reputation and competitiveness of cities and destinations. Sustainability is also important for economic development and attracting foreign direct investment (fdi), since more and more funding institutions are required to prioritize their investments. And of course expats and students are looking for cities with high livability scores, which can only be reached through sustainable development.
Knowledge partner: Sustainability Leaders Project
City Destinations, Sustainability, Competitiveness – Recap Tourism Eco Forum Barcelona
Florian Kaefer summarizes key discussion points from the 2016 Tourism Eco Forum in Barcelona on city destinations, sustainability and competitiveness.
Placemaking Week 2016: Could Place Branding Make Cities Happy?
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Fresh from Placemaking Week 2016, Amelia Green examines the opportunities of public spaces, happy cities and active transportation for place branding.
Country Brands Asia: Bhutan – A Demure Brand
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Nation brand expert Aparna Sharma visits the country of Bhutan to explore "Brand Bhutan" and its guiding principle, Gross National Happiness (GNH).
Guy Bigwood on MICE, Place Marketing and Sustainability
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Sustainability expert Guy Bigwood (MCI) discusses the role of sustainability as competitiveness factor for MICE destinations, and introduces the Global Destination Sustainability Index.
Doug Lansky on Competitive and Sustainable Destinations
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Doug Lansky - a travel writer, speaker and performer whose keynotes on destination development and the future of DMOs are legendary. An avid traveler, Doug has made it a profession to look at both sides of the coin - the pristine landscapes and wildlife, and the cramped parking lot from where you are photographing them. Just like his book "Travel, the Guide", this interview is an eye opener for those in charge of managing and marketing destinations.
Destination Check: Current State of Tourism Sustainability in Costa Rica
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Glenn Jampol shares his thoughts on the current state of tourism sustainability in Costa Rica, a leading destination for ecotourism and responsible tourism experiences.