Trends & Insights

Blog posts bringing together takeaways from events, interviews, and our conversations with place branding practitioners around the world that suggest important trends, or provide inspiring ideas.

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All residents should benefit from sharing their places with visitors. But do DMOs know how?

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. 

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Interactive Art: A catalyst for urban revival and community engagement

Cities and towns using art and technology to transform their public spaces into places of convergence and human connection. Creos' Alexandre Lemieux explores how the adoption of art in urban planning is a strategic move towards creating immersive experiences that foster community engagement and stimulate local economies.

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