We hold workshops because residents must have a voice in reimagining tourism where they live, and DMOs need to...
Brand and identity
City branding, climate emergency, and resilience: A conversation with our CEO
“In the wake of the pandemic, and facing the climate crisis, leadership has a responsibility to think about...
Words matter: Helping your residents understand brand
We’ve noticed that the word brand makes some people uncomfortable. Has brand become a bad word? Most people don’t...
Do your visitors trust you? Educate them with honesty
Your visitors spend months dreaming about their vacation. They research online, they see promotional material on...
Boutique destinations are making a massive impact
In 2015, the Skift travel magazine declared “The Rise of the Boutique Destination” as a trend to watch. This mirrors...
Does your brand lack impact? Consider commercial partners
The stories of your destination are the essence of its promotion. Visitors, residents, stakeholders, and your...
Don’t fear democracy: Learn from Vancouver’s logo woes
The City of Vancouver, Canada has been taking heat for its new wordmark design. An open letter signed by over one...
You’re not as famous as you think
You might be the king or queen of your castle. You’re passionate and creative about your destination’s branding, its...
What would planet Earth miss if your destination didn’t exist?
It’s a difficult but important question. In an extremely competitive tourism industry, differentiation is vital as...
Unique partnership with National Geographic helps Pocono Mountains residents tell local stories
People of the Pocono Mountains know the value of tourism. One in three residents has a connection to the travel and...
What is Place DNA®? Here’s your essential reading list
Destination marketers need to understand the different types of value that a place can offer. This understanding...
Destinations: Beware the better mousetrap fallacy
“Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.” This quote attributed to the American poet...
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