Tourism
Belfast’s past continues to shape its present and future
The Harland and Wolff shipyard has become synonymous with the city of Belfast, its two huge banana-yellow cranes an indispensable part of the…
The rise of localised brands
How a place sees and presents itself to the world is important. It impacts tourism, investment and the sense of…
How branding can show people’s love for a place and help highlight local challenges
The I ♥ NY branding logo was launched in the 1970s when New York City was at its grittiest and…
How will the Commonwealth Games impact Birmingham?
This year’s Commonwealth Games are taking place in Birmingham in the UK between 28 July and 8 August. Also called…
So what infrastructure does a city need to host Eurovision?
The UK is set to host the Eurovision song contest in 2023, with organisers removing it from Ukraine's grasp following…
Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant sinks at sea
One of Hong Kong's most iconic landmarks has sunk in the South China Sea a week after being removed from…
Historical sites are being restored by private-sector funding – and that isn’t a bad thing
The real drama of the Roman Colosseum happened beneath the stage. While 50,000-odd spectators settled in their seats, gladiators and…
Cities after Covid: Resiliency is about embracing the crisis as part of a new brand story
In the past 100 years, cities have seen an increase in crises, pandemics and economic pressures – but not all…
Hotel brands driving EV charging forward
The growth in hotels investing in electric vehicle (EV) chargers reflects rising demand for sustainable transport infrastructure and a shift…
Amsterdam is laying down a model for what tourism should look like after Covid
Covid has offered a rare, if not unique, chance to address tourism’s enduring problems. From how people reach destinations to…