Strength of the Spain brand
The Spain brand, and especially the tourism brand, is a key asset in the economy, calling for efficient management coordinated with all stakeholders to help build it up (public authorities, private sector and civil society).
Strengths:
Among the components making up the country brand according to the Country Brand Index (quality of life, value system, inheritance and culture …) features the tourism attribute, where Spain ranked third worldwide in 2011.
Widespread renown of Spain’s tourism brand in countries where Spain is the leading tourism destination (MPG, 2011):
Weaknesses:
In recent years Spain has been sliding down the world rankings. In the ranking reports drawn up by Future Brand, Spain, in the last 3 years has come 10th (2009), 14th (2010) and 14th (2011). (Future Brand).
Weak commitment of Spain’s entrepreneurship to construction of the Spain brand.