The grande dame hotels weren't simply places to sleep - they were cultural institutions that defined the reputations of the cities they called home. But how are these iconic hotels evolving? And what does that mean for destination marketers?

Caio Esteves, N/LF, explores why today's research based on yesterday's data can no longer guide cities, regions, and countries through uncertainty.

You need a purposeful, place-led, and holistic vision for economic development and tourism to ensure a thriving future for your place. Place leaders from across North America share how you can connect the dots between tourism and economic development.

Did you know that many global tourism corporations have already assessed how climate-risky your destination is? And they are actively taking steps to mitigate those risks? The Travel Foundation's Ben Lynam outlines how you can respond by assessing your own climate risk and preparing accordingly.

We are facing a transformational and decidedly disruptive shift in the geopolitical landscape - but what does that mean for tourism? FINN Partners' Jessica Berk Ross dives into the biggest trends shaping the future of travel.

We’re living in paradoxical times – but how should place brand and marketing teams be preparing to respond? We reached out to our Expert partners to discover what geopolitical, social, or economic trends they predicted would have the greatest impact on nation, region, and city brand strategies to help you prepare for the year ahead.

What does place branding actually meaning? What's the difference between a place brand and a destination brand or an investment brand? Here are our definitions of key phrases within the place branding community.

We invited CNP Global delegates to join a discussion on one of three key topics to get the international perspective on what is working – and what, perhaps, isn’t. Here’s a quick look at the conversations that were had on each topic to give you the key learnings.

As we gear up to the 9^th City Nation Place Americas conference, we’ve been surveying place leaders across the USA and Canada to provide a better understanding of where they are currently focusing their attention and what challenges they face. 

The travel and tourism industry faces mounting pressure to adopt more sustainable practices. Amadeus's Tom Starr shares how destinations can enact policy changes, use new technologies, and work closely with local communities to drive positive change.

Dive in to discover the global conditions and trends that have affected and will continue to influence nation and place branding, and three possible future scenarios place branders could be facing in the next decade.

Don't miss this list to discover everything you need to inspire your strategies, challenge your way of thinking, and ensure you’re putting the best foot forward.

Whether or not residents are protesting, we see more regions, nations, and municipalities asking a simple but fundamental question: why do we want tourism? The Travel Foundation's Ben Lynam explores what new tools DMOs need to leverage to demonstrate tourism's added value for communities. 

In the face of a reshaping of the UK political landscape, there is a real opportunity for cities and regions across the UK to redefine the role they play in the development of our country. So, what can UK cities and regions do?

Collaboration between places and centres of learning can unlock enormous potential. Trajectory's Jeannette Hanna explores how you can develop a systematic approach to listening and collaborating with your educational partners.