Whether or not residents are protesting, we see more regions, nations, and municipalities asking a simple but fundamental question: why do we want tourism? The Travel Foundation's Ben Lynam explores what new tools DMOs need to leverage to demonstrate tourism's added value for communities. 

In the face of a reshaping of the UK political landscape, there is a real opportunity for cities and regions across the UK to redefine the role they play in the development of our country. So, what can UK cities and regions do?

People are getting more savvy and are quick to call out organisations who aren’t walking the talk. However, if you can embed your sustainable values throughout your organisation and ensure that your strategy is reflective of your community, it’s possible to make real impact with your approach. Here are some top examples of how cities and nations around the world are making sure that they’re living their sustainable values to lay the path for a more resilient future.

Climate action planning can be a daunting task for a destination. Here are a selection of plans developed by places around the world to give you the tools you need to secure a more sustainable future for your place.

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?

Understanding how perceptions of your nation measure up against the rest of the world, therefore, is an invaluable element in identifying both your strengths and the areas you wish to focus on. Discover findings from the 2023 Anholt-Ipsos Nation Brands Index and how sustainability is impacting perceptions of your nation.

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 all know that climate change is happening, the evidence is all around us and increasing every year. So why is it so hard for us to think past the short term and make these adjustments? And how do we get people engaged in solving this issue? 

Many sustainability issues transcend national borders, and a country's commitment to sustainability therefore has a clear impact on other actors in the international arena. Brand Finance's Robert Haigh unpacks the data linking sustainability and soft power and what impact that has on tourism, trade, and beyond.

Place branding can seem like a daunting challenge. It encompasses a huge number of different sectors and partners, and it can be several years before you start seeing real shifts in perceptions of your place. But every strategy has to start somewhere. We caught up with Mayor John Taylor of Newmarket, Ontario, to understand how they’re starting their place brand journey and what advice they have for others preparing to take their first steps.

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.