The role of news articles, prior destination experience, and news involvement in destination image formation

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-301
Author(s):  
Claudia Gabbioneta ◽  
Manuela De Carlo
Keyword(s):  
Image Formation ◽  
Destination Image

The role of social interaction during visitation on social destination image formation

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-68
Author(s):  
Anna Pavesi ◽  
Basak Denizci Guillet ◽  
Ryan P. Smith ◽  
Rob Law
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Image Formation ◽  
Destination Image

The new role of tourists in destination image formation

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 203-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Camprubí ◽  
Jaume Guia ◽  
Jordi Comas
Keyword(s):  
Image Formation ◽  
Destination Image

The Role of Familiarity in the Destination Image

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 296-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gema Pérez Tapia
Keyword(s):  
Information Source ◽  
Image Formation ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Management Implications ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Positive Image ◽  
Factor Of Influence

The present study aims to explain more deeply the theory of destination image and its process of formation in culturally distant countries, specifically regarding familiarity as a factor of influence. To achieve this aim, a questionnaire was administered to 307 South Korean citizens in order to examine Koreans’ image of Spain as a tourist destination, and the level of familiarity with the destination. The findings reveal that familiarity has a moderating effect on the destination image, and the main information source that most contributes to a positive image is provided by ‘relatives, friends, and/or acquaintances’. This paper contributes to the literature by showing the importance of familiarity on image formation and has significant management implications in the context of helping to create an appropriate image of a tourist destination.

scholarly journals Responsible tourism as a strategic marketing tool for improving the negative image of South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 543-554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard George
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Negative Image ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tourism Management ◽  
Global Perception ◽  
Marketing Tool ◽  
Crime Risk ◽  
Responsible Tourism

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of a destination positioning itself as a responsible tourist destination to improve its image. Design/methodology/approach A review of the literature pertaining to responsible tourism management, crime risk and destination image. Findings This paper observes that responsible tourism policy can help improve the image of destination South Africa. Research limitations/implications This paper provides recommendations for destinations impacted by a negative global perception or being seen as a risky area to travel to, in the context of crime. Originality/value This paper examines the role of responsible tourism management in countering the negative image of crime risk in South Africa. In general, there is a dearth of research on this association.

ANALYSES OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF NOVI SAD AS A REGIONAL CONGRESS DESTINATION

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-256
Author(s):  
Vanja Dragičević ◽  
Tanja Armenski ◽  
Dobrica Jovicic
Keyword(s):  
Destination Image ◽  
Economic Prosperity ◽  
Successful Management ◽  
Competitive Position ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Novi Sad

On the congress tourism market, especially in Europe where are held the largest number of congress, is extremely high competition between countries for the host role of the large international meetings that bring not only economic prosperity to the country, but can contribute to its destination image. Apart from the traditional congress destinations, many new congress destinations have been appeared on the European tourism market. The convention market worldwide, and especially in Europe with its wide range of traditional and new Meetings and MICE infrastructure, is extremely competitive. Identifying existing competitors as well as potential ones, is an integral part of successful management of tourism (congress) destination. The aim of the study is to analyse the competitive position of Novi Sad as a congress destination by comparison with the major competitors in the region.

Residents as destination advocates: the role of attraction familiarity on destination image

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammet Kesgin ◽  
Rajendran S. Murthy ◽  
Linden W. Pohland
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Target Market ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Resident Perceptions ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Local Residents ◽  
Product Assembly

PurposeEmphasizing the role of residents as destination advocates, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of residents’ familiarity with, and, favorability of attractions on destination image.Design/methodology/approachA mixed methods research strategy was employed using 15 individual in-depth interviews and a survey questionnaire with a sample ofn=364. The study utilizes an attraction familiarity index to classify respondents into four groups based on high, average, and low familiarity and examines the characteristics of each in the relationship between informational familiarity, experiential familiarity, and favorability and destination image.FindingsThe study reveals resident perceptions of attractions within the tourism product assembly framework and illustrates the positive relationship between the residents’ level of familiarity with, and favorability of visitor attractions and destination image. Further, the findings also demonstrate the significant role of demographic characteristics such as gender and length of residency in the area. The study findings suggest that temporary residents can function as destination advocates.Research limitations/implicationsEmployees and students from a prominent northeastern university were sampled, representing local residents and temporary residents respectively. While appropriate and fairly representative of the target market for the research questions in this investigation, more work is required to replicate this study utilizing representative samples across different locations.Practical implicationsEvidence from the study indicates the importance of marketing to residents as they serve as destination advocates. In particular, the residents’ familiarity with and favorability of attractions is critical to positive destination image. The research offers insights into the identification of potential segments of residents that require special attention.Originality/valueLimited existing research investigates the role of residents as destination advocates, especially in the context of destinations that lack a primary tourism attraction but have a well-balanced mix of attractions.

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