This article examines the impact of distance on global tourist flows through an analysis of departing visitor share from 41 major source markets to 146 destinations. The study concludes that 80% of all international travel occurs to countries within 1,000 kilometers of the source market and that, with few exceptions, distant destinations have great difficulty attracting more than a 1% or 2% share of departures. However, high volatility in share within each distance cohort was also noted. Regression analysis of variation in share by distance suggests that market access and the level of tourism development within a destination distort movement patterns regardless of distance. Relationship variables played an important role in short-haul travel; a mix of source, destination, and relationship characteristics influence travel to medium haul destinations; and destination attributes influence share at long-haul destinations.
The relationship between online media platforms in China and fan groups is a dynamic one when it comes to the distribution of international TV series and other media content, as media platforms incorporate user-generated content to encourage or foster audience engagement. Through a series of case studies, this article investigates how international TV series are acquired, distributed, marketed and curated on Chinese online video platforms. This helps to identify specific strategies and themes used by these platforms to promote international content and engage users. These marketing techniques, however, are not always as successful as expected, suggesting the need for a closer examination of the types of engagement sought by media platforms, and the ways in which Chinese audiences have responded within their cultural context.
Dr. Jackie Raphael's research is predominantly within the themes of celebrity culture, social media, endorsements, branding, iconic status and bromances. Dr. Raphael on the Editorial Board of Waterhill Publishing, and on the Advisory Board of Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS). As a member of CMCS, Dr. Raphael has organised and chaired conferences globally. She also created and is the producer of Celebrity Chat, a scholarly YouTube series. Dr. Raphael has published various papers and books including Bridging the Gaps Between Celebrity and Media, Becoming Brands: Celebrity, Activism and Politics, and the upcoming Credibility and the Incredible: Disassembling the Celebrity Figure.
She is also a Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies (CMCS) Advisory Board Member, producer of Celebrity Chat and WaterHill Publishing editorial board member.Her main fields of research are celebrity culture, iconic status, endorsements, brand identity, fandom, bromances and social media.
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