GeoSpotlight: Countries

Branding Greece

Greece has no positive brand in the modern sense of the word and it desesperately needs to improve it. The image of Greece is blurry in the best case. In today’s world, Greece needs to streamline its profile clearly. But, what should that profile be? Which values should it be based on? What’s the “Greek” identity? What should “Made in Greece” mean? View Website »

VisitBritain

Britain is full of contrasts; whichever direction you travel you will find a wide variety of landscapes and diverse cultures to explore. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all unique countries with their own customs, cultures and tradition.

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100% Pure New Zealand

New Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress you. View Website »

Go Hawaii

The fresh, floral air energizes you. The warm, tranquil waters refresh you. The breathtaking, natural beauty renews you. Look around. There’s no place on earth like Hawaii. Whether you're a new visitor or returning, our six unique islands offer distinct experiences that will entice any traveler. View Website »

Chile

Chile, a country that begins with desert to finish in ancient ice and oceans close together. In the middle, valleys, beaches and a green leafy that it lively. This diversity is born from where raw materials outstanding, stable and open economy, modern infrastructure and communications and services that place it as a spectacular destination View Website »

Canada - Keep Exploring.

In 2007 the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) launched a new Brand, Canada-Keep Exploring. Keep Exploring campaign recognizes an undeniable truth about people: they are all explorers. This new brand promotes and celebrates the explorer in each person and provides a new frame of reference, to take everything that is good and true about Canada and make it more relevant and personal. View Website »

India - Incredible India

The 'Incredible India' campaign, launched in 2002, was a major initiative by the Government of India, to promote India as a tourist destination. Incredible India is considered a success, in terms of its ability to connect the varied activities that were being carried on by the various tourism offices in their endeavors to communicate to the travelers what brand India as a tourist destination stands for. View Website »

Thailand - Land of Smiles - Personal Blog

Ever since I was young I have always been fascinated by Asia and Asian culture. In 2006 I made my first trip to Thailand and I instantly fell in love with the country and it’s people. I did an exhaustive amount of research before my first trip and found a lot of great information on hotels and nightlife but not a lot of detailed information on tourist attractions, culture or the North East Area of Thailand known as Issan. View Website »

Geospotlight

Books

Tourism Strategies and Local Responses in Southern Africa
Author: Petri Hottola

Tourism growth is one of the primary drivers of economic development and is a core strategy at local and national levels to improve the lives of local communities. However, tourism can bring both advantages and disadvantages to communities and not all national strategies in tourism management are applicable or suitable in private, community-based and public sectors. Tourism is used as a main instrument of nation building in many postcolonial countries such as Namibia, South Africa, Botswana and Madagascar.
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