Brand and identity

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 hospitality industry, and this four-county region of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania plays host to 25 million visitors per year. Locals recently became...

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 starts with clearly defining a place's intrinsic character, also known as Place DNA®. DMOs that build their branding on a true community identity will be...

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 Ralph Waldo Emerson illustrates a common misconception in business. The “better mousetrap fallacy” is the mistaken belief that a superior product will...

Don’t drown in the sea of sameness: A destination branding paradox

Nov 30, 2016 | Brand and identity

Destination marketers tend to believe that good branding is about standing out in the crowd. This is understandable,...

Lifeline in the Pacific: Palau’s pristine vision for success means managing tourism expectations

Nov 22, 2016 | Brand and identity, Topic: Sustainable tourism

The Republic of Palau is a small island nation with remarkable tourism experiences, and the world is taking notice....

3 essential elements of the place brand formula

Nov 3, 2016 | Brand and identity, Topic: Place DNA®

How does the rest of the world see your destination? Shift perceptions in your favour by defining and communicating...

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