destination branding
Jul 15, 2011
Rethinking destination branding
The advent of web 2.0 and social media networking forces destinations to rethink their destination brand strategies. The weight is shifting from the destination marketer to the public community/consumer.
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Mar 01, 2009
Destination Marketing and web 2.0 according to Joe Buhler
The opportunities for destination marketing organizations (DMO) have never been better to truly achieve WOM (both the mouth & mouse kind) and stimulate the buzz around a destination. What no DMO should attempt is try to control the dialog or manage it.
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Jan 26, 2009
Destination branding 2.0
Presentation about destination branding and the impact of web 2.0 and social media by Nicolaas on first Pecha-Kucha Night in Maastricht (20/01/09).
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Dec 22, 2008
Web conversations dictate destination branding
Destination brand strategy should be geared towards engaging in conversation and controlling how the destination is presented and changing the message about the destination to one never heard before.
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Dec 08, 2008
The End of Commission-driven destination websites
Tourism businesses in Scotland have claimed a victory in a long-running campaign against a commission-led website run for VisitScotland. A major change to the website will offer tourists a clear choice rather than deliberate obfuscation. They can obtain impartial information, including all accommodation providers’ details, or access a centralised online booking facility.
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