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Umbrella branding

Is the brand architecture strategy where a primary, or ‘parent’ brand serves as the overarching identity for various sub-brands or product lines. The renowned parent brand usually carries significant brand equity, lending credibility and recognition to its sub-brands. This strategy cultivates a cohesive identity for all the brands while allowing their diverse offerings. For instance, brands such as Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Grand Vacations, and DoubleTree by Hilton all fall under the Hilton umbrella. While they cater to different market segments, each bears the Hilton name—indicating shared brand heritage and values.

About Motiva

Motiva is an independent branding agency specialising in hospitality, tourism, and upmarket brands, operating in Vienna, Belgrade, and Porto Heli. Using insights from behavioural economics, we tap into core human motives to spark connection and influence choice—creating distinctive hotel brands, destination strategies, and luxury brand experiences that drive sustainable growth. Our work has been recognised internationally with multiple iF Design Awards, the Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum, and the Tourist Austria & International Advertising Grand Prix.

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