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Learn about latest destination brand and reputation research insights, trends and advice for those in charge of destination marketing and the management of destination brands. You might also be interested in our articles on destination branding.
Bill Geist on the Future of Destination Marketing and the Next Generation of DMOs
Bill Geist of DMOproz in this interview looks at the future of destination marketing and shares his thoughts on what the next generation of DMOs will (have to) look like, to succeed.
Slovenia
Why Slovenia is among the best examples of smart destination branding, aimed at enhancing experiences and attracting the right visitors.
Destination Brand Personality: Why It Matters and How to Build It
Destination brand personality - how to build it, how to maintain? Sara Vinyals Mirabent from the University Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona (Spain) shares insights from a recent study, including practical advice for destination brand managers.
José Koechlin von Stein of Inkaterra Hotels on Tourism, Conservation and Community Development in Peru
José Koechlin von Stein in this interview introdudes us to the philosophy behind his multi-award winning, Inkaterra hotels in Peru and explains how they support local communities, the conservation of the country's spectacular biodiversity, and its economic development as destination.
Luis Chavarría on Astronomy as Economic Development Opportunity for Chile
Luis Chavarría, Director of the Astronomy Program at the National Commission for Scientific and Technological Research CONICYT, in this interview shares his thoughts on how growing interest in astronomy can contribute to the economic development of Chile.
Sophie Souyet of Amatista Travels on How Astrotourism is Creating Business Opportunities in Chile
Sophie Souyet of Amatista Travels in this interview shares why astrotourism is a great opportunity for the development of Coquimbo region in Northern Chile. She also gives useful advice on how to succeed as start-up tour operator.