Five Phases of Destination Branding

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HIGH

POTENTIAL STAR EMOTIO NAL PULL LOSER

CELEBRITY

PROBLEM PLACE

LOW

LOW

CELEBRITY VALUE

HIGH

THE BAHAMAS

HIGH EMOTIONAL PULL INDIA SOUTH AFRICA SCOTLAND

IRELAND HIGH CELEBRITY VALUE PARIS

LOW CELEBRITY VALUE

POLAND UKRAINE

ANTARTICA

AFGANISTAN LOW EMOTIONAL PULL

FIVE PHASES OF DESTINATION BRANDING Phase 1: Market investigation, analysis and strategic recommendations Phase 2: Brand identity development Phase 3: Brand launch and introduction Phase 4: Brand implementation Phase 5: Monitoring, evaluation and review Morgan and Pritchard, 2002, pp. 26-30 communicating the vision

Level 5

What is the essential nature and character of the brand?

Level 4

What does value mean for the typical repeat visitor? What psychological rewards or emotional benefits do people get by visiting this destination?

Level 3

Level 2

What benefits to the visitor result from the destinations features?

Level 1

What are the tangible, verifiable, objective, measurable characteristics of the destination?

Challenges of Destination Brandi Destinations are not a single product but composite products consisting of a mix of different components (the destination mix). Destination marketers have little control over the destination mix they are branding. There is a diverse range of organizations and partners involved in crafting and delivering on the brand.

Often there is a lack of enough funding for branding efforts. Political influences may be felt. Area Positioning Rational Benefit Emotional benefits Personality

Britain

Traditional heritage and the unconventional Pageantry and pop

Heritage, landscape, arts and culture, people

I feel stimulated by the enriching, often paradoxical experience of Britain. At ease among the open friendly culture

Great/solid yet accessible. Cold in appearance yet friendly. Traditional yet innovative Open-minded. Casual, Unorthodox. Vibrant. Creative Independent. Warm. Mysterious. Rugged. Feisty

London

Diverse culture, arts, glamour pageantry, nightlife, music, cosmopolitan, fashion Rugged, unspoilt, wilderness, dramatic scenery, romantic history, heritage/folklore, warm & feisty people Natural, dramatic beauty, poetry and song, legend and mystery Afternoon teas, quaint pubs, cathedrals, rivers, canals, lakes

I feel liberated by the vibrancy of London. Stimulated by the wealth of heritage and culture I feel in awe of the elements in Scotland. Embraced and rejuvenated by the warmth of the people

Scotland

Fire and Stone

Whales

Nature and legend

I feel inspired by the lyrical beauty of Whales. Uplifted by the spirituality of the environment I feel fulfilled by experiencing the quaint culture. Relaxed by the harmonious countryside. Soothed by the outdoors

Honest. Welcoming. Romantic. Down to Earth. Passion Conservative. Pleasant. Refined. Hearty. Humorous. Approachable

England

Lush, green discovery

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