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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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As the United States prepares to welcome the world for FIFA’s Club World Cup this June, golf’s Ryder Cup in September, the World Cup next year and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, the question becomes: Will the world want to come?

Source: ABC News

As the list of nations issuing travel warnings to the US grows, some visitors are opting to boycott it entirely. Here's why many foreigners are changing their travel plans and what this could mean for Americans.

Source: BBC

The 2026 World Cup is still more than a year away, but top travel executives are warning the US could struggle to effectively stage the tournament unless big changes are made quickly.

Source: CNN

In a recent report by research firm Tourism Economics, inbound travel to the US is now projected to decline by 5.5% this year, instead of growing by nearly 9% as had previously been forecast. A further escalation in tariff and trade wars could result in further reductions in international tourism, which could amount to a US$18 billion (£13.8 billion) annual reduction in tourist spending in 2025.

Source: The Conversation

US tourism is facing a significant downturn in 2025 as international visitor numbers, particularly from China and other key markets, continue to decline. According to recent reports from a source, a travel data firm, the US is experiencing a sharp reversal in tourism trends, with forecasts predicting a 5.1 percent decline in visitor numbers this year, a stark contrast to the previous expected growth of 9 percent.

Source: TravelandTourWorld.com

A combination of shifting diplomatic strategies, polarizing domestic policies, and tightening border regulations is beginning to reshape how the world views travel to the US. The ripple effects are already being felt across airlines, border towns, and the broader hospitality sector.

Source: TravelandTourWorld.com

What was meant as a catchy call to action aimed at Australian tourists, has been accused of being tone-deaf, as New Zealand deals with record emigration rates and unemployment.

Source: BBC

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
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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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