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.
Peter Knapp on the Key to Success for Destination and Country Brands Post Covid-19
Peter Knapp, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer at Landor, considers the key drivers for success as we enter a post-Covid experience of travel.
Strengthening Destination Sustainability Post COVID-19: How to Best Resume Tourism?
What can destination marketers and managers do to encourage tourism sustainability post the coronavirus pandemic? Find out from our global panel of specialists.
Gieri Spescha on the Regional Branding Strategy of Graubuenden in Switzerland
Brand Graubünden CEO, Gieri Spescha shares how the canton (region) in Eastern Switzerland approaches regional branding, going beyond tourism.
Calin Hertioga on Brands and How to Build a Future-Oriented Branding Strategy
Calin Hertioga of Interbrand consultancy explains the meaning of brands and how place branding can lead to successful, sustainable destinations.
Brian Mullis on How Guyana Promotes Sustainable Tourism Through Innovative Destination Marketing and Management
Brian T. Mullis in this interview shares how the South American country Guyana approaches sustainable destination development by focusing on community-based tourism and value over volume in its destination marketing.
Guðrið Højgaard on How the Faroe Islands Use Smart Destination Marketing for Sustainable Tourism Management
Guðrið Højgaard in this interview illustrates how the Faroe Islands are using innovative destination marketing and place branding to promote responsible tourism and the sustainable development of the North Atlantic archipelago.