sustainable development

Mike Fabricius on Africa, Destination Marketing and Place Brand Management

Mike Fabricius of tourism destination consultancy The Journey, on the depths of what place branding and destination marketing really mean. We further discuss examples from his work on place brands and his involvement with places in Africa and across the world.

Petra Trimborn on Destination Branding and Sustainability in Germany

Petra Trimborn of inspektour consultancy in Germany, on destination branding, strong city brands and sustainability as competitive advantage.

How City Branding Can Support Sustainable Urban Development – Research Findings

How city branding can support sustainable urban development - research insights by Columbia University graduate and political consultant Dalila Brosto.

Sustainability Justifications in Nation Branding Communications – Research Findings

Meri Frig, Doctoral candidate at Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki (Finland), shares her research findings on sustainability justifications in nation branding communications.

Placemaking Week 2016: Could Place Branding Make Cities Happy?

Fresh from Placemaking Week 2016, Amelia Green examines the opportunities of public spaces, happy cities and active transportation for place branding.

Richard Florida on Creative Cities and Economic Development

City brands and the making, management and communication of a city's strongest assets in the eyes of potential residents, visitors, investors and students, has been a key occupation of economic development professionals all over the world. Richard Florida explains why the Creative Classes are so important in achieving city strength and a competitive position.

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