From wayfinding to digital skills building, here are six examples of places who are building the future of their visitor economy in partnership with their locals.

Engaging the senses makes a brand more memorable, builds a stronger connection with the audience, and even evokes nostalgia. But where do you start? Here are a few lessons on sensory branding from successful place brands around the world.

Tourism has the power to change the world, but the onus is now on DMOs to maximise their true contribution to their destinations. TOPOSOPHY's Chris Armstrong outlines practical steps DMOs can take to drive wellbeing in their communities.

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.

A thriving night economy contributes so much more than places to drink and dance the night away. TOPOSOPHY's Manolis Psarros explores how cities can leverage the potential of their night-time economies to foster inclusive and vibrant communities.

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.

The Brixton X Harlem festival reached across continents to celebrate shared stories and weave together the rich tapestries of two iconic neighbourhoods that are deeply rooted in the African and Caribbean diaspora. We sat down with Gianluca Rizzo, Managing Director, and Jessica Dyer, Cultural Manager at Brixton BID, to understand how they put community at the heart of this placemaking initiative and what it took to make the twinning partnership successful.

What are the elements that make or break a placeshaping project? We reached out to our expert partners to discover what they’ve learned from their own projects to understand what every place brand or marketing organisation should know before embarking on their own placeshaping initiative.

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.

To talk about cities is first and foremost to talk about people and how people interact within public places. Bloom Consulting's Caio Esteves explores the intersection between place branding and placemaking and dives into the shift brought about by the pandemic.

Medway in Kent was one of 25 areas in England awarded a share of £3 million to help them set their own standards for design locally. We asked Virginie Giles, Place Manager & Director for We Are Medway CIC, to explain more about the impact placemaking is having on the area, including the importance of bringing Medway’s diverse communities together to deliver positive change.