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.
Martin Vincenz on Tourism Sustainability and Marketing Destination Graubuenden
Martin Vincenz shares his thoughts on Destination Graubuenden in Eastern Switzerland - how it has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the trend towards sustainable development - and the region's destination marketing priorities.
Rodney Payne on City Branding, the Climate Emergency and Destination Sustainability
Rodney Payne of Destination Think on successful city branding, the climate emergency and destination sustainability.
Dariel Curren on the Benefits of EDO-DMO Collaboration and Smart Place Branding Initiatives
Dariel Curren of Development Councillors International in the U.S. discusses the future of talent attraction, economic development and tourism marketing.
AMAALA Destination Case Study: Reinventing Luxury Through Sustainability in Saudi Arabia
AMAALA: Luc Speisser of Landor & Fitch illustrates the process of developing the destination logo and visual identity, based on luxury and sustainability.
Destination Recovery Strategies Post-Covid: Expert Advice
Hjörtur Smárason, CEO of Visit Greenland, shares tips for destination managers how to prepare for tourism after the pandemic, which key points to keep in mind.
Robert A. Saunders on Screen Tourism, Nation Branding and the Nordic Noir Effect
Robert A. Saunders, shares his insights into the importance of TV series and screen tourism for economic development, soft power and nation branding.