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.

No destination will be spared from the impacts of climate change, but every destination has the potential and the responsibility to be part of the solution. Here are ten tips to get you started.

Today, the buzzwords of ‘wellbeing’, ‘wellness’, ‘sustainability’, ‘eco’, and ‘regenerative’ lay heavily on the imperatives of developers and placemakers. Hunter Design's Crispin Reed explores five factors for how places around the world are rising to the challenge and building health – both personal and environmental – into the DNA of their designs.

Climate change will affect every destination and community, but it will do so unequally. Some will be better placed to adapt than others. What are the implications of this and how can we take steps to ensure no destination is left behind?

When you’re taking something as complex and multifaceted as a place, how do you identify who you are and the values that are at the core of your DNA? Place brand and marketing leaders share what they consider the essential tenets of delivering a strategy that is firmly rooted in the authentic values of your community.

Prioritising growth in terms of visitor numbers alone means that local residents are likely to lose out. The Travel Foundation's Kelly Galaski explores how destinations can embrace a holistic approach to planning that includes a broader range of key performance indicators to ensure you can make informed decisions for residents and visitors alike.

It’s 2023, and those net-zero targets are starting to look quite near-term. The UK has committed to cutting emissions by 68% by 2030; with just seven years to go, we need every city and region to be playing their part. So, what role do place brand and marketing organisations play in driving positive climate action?

We’re in a period of global transition. As we welcomed 200 place brand and marketing leaders to New Orleans for the seventh annual City Nation Place Americas conference, this new momentum for change was clear. Here are a few of the ways that cities, regions, and states across the USA and Canada are evolving their strategies to prepare for new challenges and opportunities.

What does a growing, thriving Net Zero visitor economy look like, and how do we ensure that it can continue to support the communities and businesses that rely on it? Jeremy Sampson, CEO of the Travel Foundation, shares learnings from their latest report and actionable steps to get you on the road to a Net Zero future.

Supporting Indigenous businesses can have a positive ripple effect on the local economy. Learn how Indigenous tourism operators and destination marketers are collaborating on product development and capacity building as Alphabet's Cathy Kirkpatrick shares expertise from three tourism stakeholders moving the needle on Indigenous tourism growth.

How do placeshaping, product development, and residential quality of life intersect? Discover the answer and learn how to leverage these factors to support the long-term resilience of your community as speakers for City Nation Place Americas 2023 share their expertise.

Recent industry efforts, like DMOcracy, have highlighted the important role technology can play in cultivating a participatory approach to tourism governance and development. Cornell University's O'Shannon Burns explores how smart city innovations can play a vital role in ensuring a more sustainable future for tourism.