Giants Gaming announced a partnership with Malaga Provincial Council in order to foster a strong audience within the Costa del Sol region. Costa del Sol is already one of the most well-liked holiday spots in Europe, so partnering with an esports brand located within the region will help the council appeal to more gamers. The deal involves putting branding on the Giants' uniforms and doing several live and virtual events and activations, helping promote the esports ecosystem within the region. The Council also aims to aid in making regional tourism attractions more "gamer-friendly."
"Giants identifies strongly with its land and being able to represent it is a step forward. We are proud to work with Costa del Sol, which has always been innovative and a leader in world tourism. For Giants, bringing the Costa del Sol destination to national and international competitions is a responsibility for us," said José Ramón Díaz, CEO and Co-owner of Giants Gaming.
European Gamer Destinations
Giants Will Promote Costa Del Sol as First Gamer Destination in Europe
Trend Themes
1. E-sports Tourism - The partnership between Giants Gaming and Malaga Provincial Council highlights the potential of e-sports tourism, creating opportunities for travel agencies and event organizers to cater to this growing market.
2. Gamer-friendly Attractions - The push to make regional tourism attractions more gamer-friendly creates an opportunity for theme parks, museums, and other tourist destinations to incorporate e-sports and gaming into their offerings.
3. Location-based Marketing - The use of Giants' uniforms and live/virtual events and activations to promote the Costa del Sol region showcases the potential of location-based marketing strategies for businesses looking to target specific audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Travel - The rise of e-sports tourism presents opportunities for traditional travel industry players to identify and cater to the unique needs of gamers, including accommodations, transportation, and entertainment.
2. Entertainment - The growth of gaming and e-sports has created opportunities for entertainment businesses to capitalize on the expanding market, including event organizers, theme parks, museums, and more.
3. Marketing - Incorporating location-based marketing strategies can be useful not only for promoting specific locations, but also for targeting niche audiences, including gamers and e-sports enthusiasts.