Travel and Tourism
This page brings together our latest insights on travel and tourism from a place branding perspective. Discover how cities, regions, and countries position themselves as attractive destinations for visitors — through storytelling, experience design, sustainability, and strategic promotion.
Explore interviews, showcases, and rankings that highlight what makes destinations stand out in a competitive global tourism landscape.
Overtourism in European Cities: Study Reveals Root Causes, Consequences and Possible Solutions
Ko Koens of NHTV Breda University discusses findings of a recent study on overtourism in major European cities, the root causes, consequences and feasible solutions.
Northamptonshire: Example of a County and Destination in Need of Strategic Place Brand Management
Shalini Bisani discusses the state of Northamptonshire, image and identity, and why the county needs a strategic approach to regional brand development and destination management.
A Systemic Analysis of Overtourism and Tourismophobia: And What Destinations Can Do About It
Gunter Soydanbay analyzes the root causes of overtourism and tourismophobia, and offers destinations possible solutions, drawing on behavioral psychology.
Mariette du Toit-Helmbold on Destination Marketing Strategies, Travel Trends and Brand South Africa
Mariette du Toit-Helmbold of Destinate and former CEO of Cape Town Tourism, in this interview discusses destination marketing strategies, travel trends and the evolution of Brand South Africa.
Undertourism: How to Make Archaeological Sites and Museums More Attractive as Destinations
While many destinations face overtourism issues, archaeological sites and museums are having an existential crisis. Gunter Soydanbay provides a road map for making them relevant again and illustrates how we can bring them back to life.
Overtourism: How Does it Affect Destination Reputation and Competitiveness?
Snapshot of expert views on how overtourism affects destination reputation and competitiveness, and how strategic place branding (including place making), together with innovative destination marketing strategies can help.