who is who
How AI Is Reinforcing Singapore’s Global Competitiveness
How is artificial intelligence shaping Singapore's international competitiveness? Laurence Liew of AI Singapore discusses trust, governance, talent, innovation and the country's long-term AI strategy.
David Gilbert on Place Leadership, Civic Confidence and Cleveland’s Evolution
Destination Cleveland CEO David Gilbert discusses place leadership, civic pride, destination marketing, talent attraction, and Cleveland's transformation.
Luuk Helleman on How The Hague Is Rethinking City Branding
Luuk Helleman on how The Hague balances international ambition, local identity and resident pride through place branding.
Elke Dens & Frank Cuypers on Regenerative Development and the Next Places to Watch
Elke Dens and Frank Cuypers of Place Generation on regenerative place development, community-led strategy, and the cities and regions worth watching right now.
Katarina Thorstensson on Gothenburg, Sustainable Destination Development, and Growing Better
Katarina Thorstensson of Göteborg & Co reflects on seven consecutive years at the top of the Global Destination Sustainability Index, and what it really takes to combine tourism growth with long-term responsibility.
People to Watch 2026: Twelve Leaders Shaping Place Branding Right Now
Meet the twelve practitioners, policymakers and researchers nominated by the TPBO community as place branding leaders to watch in 2026.