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From a destination to a strong brand

Today, visitors have more choice than ever before. Impressive mountain scenery, beautiful cycle routes or attractive landscapes alone are no longer enough to remain competitive in the long term.

This is because guests are not looking for run-of-the-mill holiday regions. They are looking for places that understand their passions – destinations with a clear identity, tailored offerings and authentic experiences.

Today, successful regions need more than just beautiful countryside

A successful destination is not created by offering as many attractions as possible, but by making a clear decision: what should your region be known for?

This is precisely where MTS Austria has been supporting regions for over 30 years – from the initial idea right through to successful positioning in the market. As specialists in thematic tourism development, we have been developing successful overarching concepts centred on tourism specialisation since 1994. After all, sustainable success stems from a clear profile.

Not every region has to be able to do everything. But every successful region must know what it stands for.

We develop destinations. No run-of-the-mill campaigns.

Successful marketing doesn’t happen at a desk. It happens where hosts, infrastructure, the quality of the experience and an understanding of the target audience all come together.

Together, this results in a comprehensive tourism concept that wins over visitors and offers businesses long-term added value. In doing so, we answer key questions such as:

  • Which target group is truly suited to your region?
  • What kind of offerings does this target group need?
  • Which businesses need to be involved?
  • What quality standards build trust?
  • How does an offering become a brand?

MTS Austria develops tourist destinations through specialisation, quality development and international marketing. This creates destinations that not only achieve a wide reach but also generate genuine demand.

From the landscape to the experience

The four steps to successful destination development

  1. Analysing potential

    Every region has its own particular strengths. Together, we analyse which tourism profile suits your destination and which target groups offer long-term potential.

  2. Defining specialisation – developing a profile

    Landscape, infrastructure and regional characteristics combine to create a clear offering with strong brand recognition.

  3. Connecting partners

    A strong destination does not emerge on its own. We bring together accommodation providers, service providers and tourism organisations to deliver a shared commitment to quality.

  4. Building visibility

    Marketing only achieves its full impact once the product has won people over. With our specialised brands, we reach precisely the guests who are a good fit for your region.

For destinations that don’t want to be interchangeable

Specialisation is particularly worthwhile for regions that:

  • want to find a clear answer to the question “Why this destination in particular?”
  • want to attract new target groups with suitable offerings
  • wish to actively develop their businesses
  • wish to extend their season and increase added value
  • wish to raise their international profile
  • want to turn individual offerings into a strong overall experience

After all, guests don’t book regions. They book promises.

Our areas of specialisation by destination

Every destination has its own strengths. We develop tourist destinations through thematic specialisation – with a clear focus on target audiences and international appeal.

Cycling destinations

From the trails to the hosts: successful cycling destinations are created through the interplay of infrastructure, quality of service and a community that inspires visitors. We develop regions for mountain bikers, road cyclists, gravel cyclists and leisure cyclists – with specialist businesses, clear quality standards and international marketing.

Leisure Cycling Destinations

For many guests, a cycling holiday is not about pushing themselves to the limit, but about exploring, enjoying and simply getting there. With Velontour, we develop regions for a target group that wishes to combine scenery, culture, cuisine and regional experiences.

Cross-country skiing & ski touring destinations

Winter tourism doesn’t end at the ski lift. We develop regions for cross-country skiers and ski tourers that impress with unique nature experiences away from the hustle and bustle of the Alps, as well as quality and authentic winter expertise.

Does your region have potential? We’ll turn it into a brand. 

Would you like to position your destination clearly, reach new target groups and achieve greater long-term success?

Together, we’ll analyse your current situation and develop a strategy tailored to your region, your businesses and your guests.

MTS Austria – Strategically developing destinations

Get in touch now, with no obligation

Ready for the next stage in your destination’s development?

A no-obligation initial consultation is the first step towards discussing your region’s goals, challenges and potential together.

From positioning to implementation – we’ll turn your region into a strong brand.

Book your initial consultation now.

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FAQ on destination development

How can we develop several tourism themes without diluting our destination’s profile?

Several tourism themes can complement one another if they build on the destination’s actual strengths and specifically target different audience groups. MTS Austria, for example, develops positioning strategies for mountain biking, road cycling, gravel biking, leisure cycling, cross-country skiing and ski touring regions. It is crucial to integrate the individual themes into a unified destination profile and to clearly distinguish their respective offerings from one another.

How can individual hotels, cycle paths and tourist attractions be brought together to form a unified tourism offering for our region?

A cohesive tourism offering is created when infrastructure, accommodation providers and regional experiences are tailored to a specific target group. To this end, MTS Austria combines potential analysis, specialisation, partner networking and marketing. In this way, individual services can be woven together to create a cohesive holiday experience, in which guests find not just accommodation or an activity, but a recognisable regional themed offering.

How do we ensure that our partner businesses uphold the destination’s shared commitment to quality?

A shared commitment to quality requires clear criteria, suitable partner businesses and a transparent quality assurance system. MTS Austria brings together accommodation providers, service providers and tourism organisations in the context of thematic destination development to create a joint offering. This takes into account quality standards and specialised services. The aim is for the promoted positioning to be recognisable not only in destination marketing but also within the participating businesses.

What should we do if our region already has attractive cycling or winter activities on offer, but still has too few specialist hotels?

Existing infrastructure is an important foundation, but it is not sufficient for full specialisation in tourism. In its destination development work, MTS Austria also considers the involvement and further development of suitable accommodation providers. Existing cycling or winter activities can thus be combined with specialised hotel services and shared quality standards. In this way, the tourism product extends beyond the infrastructure alone.

How can we tell that our new tourism-themed offering is ready for international marketing?

A themed tourism offering should be marketed once the target audience, positioning, infrastructure, hospitality providers and service quality are sufficiently aligned. MTS Austria describes destination development as a four-stage process comprising potential analysis, specialisation, partner networking and visibility. Only when the joint offering is clear to guests and can actually be experienced can international marketing credibly convey the developed destination profile.