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Geobranding Center

Global knowledge center dedicated to the marketing of countries, destinations, places of origin, attractions, venues and locations worldwide

The GeoBranding center is a global knowledge center dedicated to the marketing of countries, destinations, places of origin, attractions, venues and locations worldwide. A series of research initiatives explore the impact, value and outcomes of GeoBranding campaigns.

The GeoBranding center explores the world of marketing through the lens of individual countries and cultures. Through the exploration of topics such as economic development and its impact on tourism; the branding of places of origin as it relates to the promotion of individual products, global events that draw diverse crowds from around the world, and the impacts and ramifications of travel restrictions, trends and cultural shifts, the GeoBranding center serves to celebrate and bring awareness to efforts of marketing, tourism, trade and development around the world.

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Why Canada has the edge over its southern neighbours, in the best and and worst places to live in the Americas.

Source: The Economist

The geo-brand is not a creation of 'clever' entrepreneurs but it is a result of changes in society. Branding places does not equate with the commercialisations of local culture, but with the protection and promotion of diversity. The geo-brand concept can be seen as an intelligent answer for local sustainable development.

Source: Research Gate

The notion of Competitive Identity underlines the fact that a country’s image has more to do with national identity and the politics and economics of competitiveness than with branding techniques.

Source: WIPO Magazine

Geo-marketing is more crucial than ever in today's global markets since it is necessary to seize possibilities like any open niche and stay one step ahead of rivals. A geo-marketing strategy enables decision-makers to accomplish their target.

Source: Research Gate

Many countries are recognizing the importance of sustainability, innovation, inclusion and diversity to new generations and are taking concrete steps to address these important issues.

Source: WIPO Magazine

A ranking of 133 countries shows that the global innovation boom is stalling. Top innovation leaders: 1. Switzerland, 2. Swedan, 3. United States, 4. Singapore, 5. Britain.

Source: The Economist

Innovation is influenced by several unseen factors, from the institutional environment and high-tech exports to research talent and entrepreneurship culture.

Source: Visual Capitalist

A ranking of 50 metropolitan areas in the United States, shows that the land of opportunity is far from even.

Source: The Economist

The dollar is hovering near a two-decade high. That has unleashed a multitude of American tourists keen to exercise their newfound spending power.

Source: The Economist

USA and UK ranked top nation brands, China takes third place, overtaking Japan and Germany.

Source: Brand Finance
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Program Themes

  • Business Intelligence
  • Segmentation
  • Global Trends
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Asia Pacific
  • Africa
  • Middle East
  • India
  • Emerging Markets
  • Region Economic Statistics

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