Book Review: Vacationscape: Designing Tourist Regions

Gunn, Clare A.; Taylor, Gordon D.

doi:10.1177/004728757301100306

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“…However, in the future, tourists will use different sources, such as media information to plan their trips. Destination image is formed with sources such as advertising and travel brochures (Gunn 1972), particularly, when planning trips with high risk perception (Fodness and Murray 1999). In sum, it is expected that: …”

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The impact of using non-media information sources on the future use of mass media information sources: The mediating role of expectations fulfillment

2007

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The impact of using non-media information sources on the future use of mass media information sources: The mediating role of expectations fulfillment

2007

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“…The concept of a tourist destination in the literature has been broadly defined (Gunn 1988;Laws 1995;Jovičić 2002;Popescu 2011), and is often viewed from different aspects (geographical, economic, sociological, marketing, managerial), and it can be concluded that the destination is a relatively vague concept. This is why understanding of tourist destination, and then analysis, planning, managing and control of the destination development require systemic and interdisciplinary approach.…”

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Tourist Destination Branding in Function of Market Positioning and Increased Competitiveness of Spa Tourism

Šajinović¹

2017

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“…Historically, attractive destinations are thought to have a comparative advantage in attracting tourists (Gunn, 1972). Research on active sport tourism has generally suggested the contrary as event criteria have been demonstrated to be paramount while destination criteria are relatively unimportant in influencing event-travel and choosing to participate in a specific event (e.g., Bull, 2006;Authors, 2015a;Chalip & McGurity, 2004;Kulczycki & Haplenny, 2014;Snelgrove & Wood, 2010).…”

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The role of travel conditions in cycling tourism: implications for destination and event management

Buning

Gibson

2016

Journal of Sport & Tourism

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The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of travel conditions on preferred destination, event, and travel characteristics in the context of Active Sport Event Travel Careers among cyclists who travel to take part in events. Travel conditions are circumstances surrounding a trip such as travel with family or the length of travel. A sampling frame of cyclists who participate in competitive events with travel of 50 miles one-way or an overnight stay was generated from cycling associations. A final sample of N=1452 was collected via online survey.Data analysis consisted of a series of repeated measure ANOVAs and paired sample t-tests. The results indicated an individual's event, destination, and travel style preferences are dependent on whether he or she was traveling with a non-cyclist (e.g., family member) and the distance traveled. Prior research has suggested that for active sport tourists event criteria are more important than destination characteristics and travel preferences remain relatively stagnant with career progression. In contrast, the findings here suggest travel preferences vary based on travel conditions and that attractive destinations only become advantageous if event participants are traveling with non-cyclists or on trips involving longer distances. For instance when nonparticipant travel companions are included, the entertainment, attractions, and activities available in the destination become much more important to active event tourists. Communities seeking to attract sport tourists as a form of sustainable tourism development would be advised to organize events incorporating these preferences and to consider the influence of travel conditions. Keywords: active sport tourism, cycling tourism, active sport event travel career, travel conditions; event and destination management. TRAVEL CONDITIONS 3The Role of Travel Conditions in Cycling Tourism: Implications for Destination and Event ManagementThe number of participatory sport events hosted by communities has grown significantly over the past 10 to 15 years (Physical Activity Council, 2015;Running USA, 2015). In particular, events oriented towards individual endurance sports such as running, cycling, and triathlons have grown in popularity as people seek opportunities to engage in physical activity while socializing amongst a group of likeminded individuals (e.g., Bull, 2006;Lamont, Kennelly & Wilson, 2012;Shipway & Jones, 2008). With the growth in the number of events, competition among communities seeking to host these events has intensified as event and destination managers have realized the tourism benefits associated with the out-of-town active sport tourists attracted to these events (Gibson, Kaplanidou, & Kang, 2012). Kaplanidiou and Gibson (2010) categorized this form of sport tourism as event active sport tourism, which they described as traveling to an event as a sports participant, rather than the a priori conceptualization of event sport tourism as spectator based (Gibson, 1998).In conjunction with the grow...

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Book Review: Vacationscape: Designing Tourist Regions

Cited by 379 publications

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The impact of using non-media information sources on the future use of mass media information sources: The mediating role of expectations fulfillment

The impact of using non-media information sources on the future use of mass media information sources: The mediating role of expectations fulfillment

Tourist Destination Branding in Function of Market Positioning and Increased Competitiveness of Spa Tourism

The role of travel conditions in cycling tourism: implications for destination and event management

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