MONTRÉAL, March 11, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Tourisme Montréal has just unveiled a new brand image to express Montréal's identity as a creative, energetic and dynamic city that's always on the cutting-edge of new discoveries and experiences. Though deeply rooted in almost 375 years of history, Montréal is a city that is eternally young at heart, and is constantly reinventing itself. Tourisme Montréal sought to develop an image that would reflect the character of contemporary Montréal as a hotbed of creativity, a magnet for world-class talent, a breeding ground for new happenings, and an incubator for exciting, innovative ideas.
Many voices, one vision
In 2014, Tourisme Montréal began a process to invite feedback from visitors, locals, partners, clients and employees on their perceptions of the destination and the CVB's brand image. Tourisme Montréal held focus groups, conducted surveys and solicited comments from a diverse range of sources to gain an in-depth understanding of how both Montrealers and tourists view the destination and how best to represent it. The unifying thread in all the feedback collected was that Montréal is perceived as a vibrant and modern city that exudes warmth and creativity, and is known for its eclectic and irreverent personality.
Montréal at the heart of the new brand image
Tourisme Montréal's new logo will showcase all of the amazing moments, one-of-kind experiences and the unique vibe that is synonymous with the city. Montréal becomes the stage on which all "highlight moments" of the year—the festivals, food, music, dance, digital scene, architecture and array of activities—have their chance to shine. In the new brand image, the city itself is at the heart of the design.
A look and feel for every season
Montréal's new image will roll out around seven main themes or "highlight moments" to mark the non-stop line-up of events and attractions the city offers year-round:
Sharing the Montréal experience with #MTLMOMENTS
For the past two years, Tourisme Montréal's #MTLmoments social media campaign has been inviting everyone – locals and visitors alike – to share their personal experiences in the city on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. The overwhelming success of the #MTLmoments campaign inspired a key element in the new logo design: the upper case "MTL" will shine through in the new logo, distilling down to the familiar three-letter vignette for social media avatars.
About Tourisme Montréal
Tourisme Montréal is responsible for providing leadership in the concerted efforts of hospitality and promotion in order to position the "Montréal" destination on leisure and business travel markets. It is also responsible for developing Montréal's tourism product in accordance with the ever-changing conditions of the market. For more information, please visit www.tourisme-montréal.org.
SOURCE Tourisme Montréal
Image with caption: "Tourisme Montréal logos (CNW Group/Tourisme Montréal)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20150311_C7714_PHOTO_EN_13084.jpg
Image with caption: "Variations of the Tourisme Montréal logo (CNW Group/Tourisme Montréal)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20150311_C7714_PHOTO_EN_13086.jpg
Pierre Bellerose, Vice President, Public Relations, Hospitality, Research and Product Development, Tourisme Montréal, 514 844-2404, [email protected]
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