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Brand Saint Lucia. Louis E A Lewis Director of Tourism Saint Lucia Tourist Board. The New Landscape. Shifting Opportunities. New Economic Challenges. Growing Competition. Our Challenge. How do we better compete? How do we differentiate? What will be our focus?. Our Answer.
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Brand Saint Lucia Louis E A Lewis Director of Tourism Saint Lucia Tourist Board
The New Landscape ShiftingOpportunities New Economic Challenges Growing Competition
Our Challenge How do we better compete? How do we differentiate? What will be our focus?
OurAnswer A source of economic value Rally and empower citizens Build global competitive advantage Redress stereotypes and cliches COUNTRY BRAND A source of differentiation Enable and/or endorse change Attract talent & investment
Addressing Many Audiences Tourism Business Citizens Investment COUNTRY BRAND Ministries Exports
With Offices in 24 Countries to Ensure a Global Perspective HamburgLondonMadridMilanMoscowParisRome Abu Dhabi Dubai BeijingHong KongKuala LumpurMelbourneSydneyShanghaiSingaporeTokyo New YorkToronto Buenos AiresCaracasMexico CitySantiago de ChileSão Paulo
FutureBrand’s Extensive Destination Experience ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT ENGINES ICONIC COMMUNITIES CITY & COUNTRY BRANDING BRANDED EXPORTS ICONS
The Opportunity for Saint Lucia From To
1 3 2 Our Process Assessment Strategy Design Competitive Review Local & GlobalInterviews Business & BrandPrioritization Brand Attributes Brand Strategy Brand Implications Brand Identity Design System Graphic Standards
Our Brand Attributes Functional Emotional Natural Welcoming Beautiful • Lush • Boutique • Mosaic • Genuine Diverse Abundant Engaging Idyllic Blissful Upscale Warmhearted Special Authentic Real Intimate Bountiful Friendly Festive Unspoiled Alluring Panoramic Romantic Striking Multifaceted Iconic Melodious Premium Sensory Vibrant Illuminated Colorful Surprising Exotic Vivid Safe Relaxing Accommodating Charming Bright
Elaborating on the Brand Attributes Lush Boutique Mosaic Genuine Lush is beautiful, abundant, vibrant Boutique is upscale, special, intimate Mosaic is diverse, engaging, colourful Genuine is warm-hearted, authentic, real
Elaborating on the Brand Attributes Core Brand Assets Core Components Brand Platform Boutique Mosaic Lush Genuine Diverse Range of Experiences Premium Oriented Beckoning discerning travelers and investors who seek out rare and genuine experiences and opportunities Support and Proof Points Differentiating Elements Essence
A Strong Platform Discerning This brand positioning allows St. Lucia to extend and build the idea of Discerning around many potential assets and become a destination for those who appreciate and seek special and distinct things. Investment Education Agriculture Crafts Food Entertainment Resorts/Lodging Events People Culture Nature Topography History
EstablishedBrands Premium Amenities Rare Indelible Components of Discerning The Discerning brand strategy must leverage the uniqueness of Saint Lucia • Many of the elements and offerings that make up St. Lucia are distinct, limited in size and boutique in orientation (small hotels, specialty restaurants, rainforest, etc.) The intriguing aspect of the country’s culture, history and nature will be emphasized The well-known upscale brands and events that are part of the St. Lucia experience will be promoted Golf, Marina, Yachting and premium pleasures will also be clearly linked with St. Lucia
Rare Indelible Genuine Evocative Requirements of Our Identity Our new brand identity should reinforce the strategic foundation The identity should leverage Saint Lucia’s iconic features, and reinforce the nation’s uniqueness The identity should be memorable, iconic and ownable The identity should reflect our citizens and build on the pride and passion of our nation The identity should evoke the exotic and vivid experiences of Saint Lucia
Tagline Used with Identity Tagline UsedSeparately Tagline UsedInconsistently NoTagline Country Brands Use Taglines in Different Ways, If at All “Fiji Me” “The True Experience” “A Symphony for the Senses” “The Natural Choice”
Next Steps Today Tomorrow Future • Current state • New brand • Developing Tag Line • Broad Consultation • Develop Creative and Promotional Materials • Near term • Work with co-branding partners • Invest Saint Lucia • Pinnacle • OPSR • Create key Tourism initiatives centered around the Tag Line • Product Development • Long term • Continuous review