Dynamic destination image formation and change under the effect of various agents: The case of Lijiang, 'The Capital of Yanyu'

Xu, Honggang; Ye, Tian

doi:10.1016/j.jdmm.2016.06.009

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“…Tourism literature establishes that the destination image is dynamic in nature. It changes with the specific stage of tourism experience (i.e., “previsit and postvisit”; Xu & Ye, ). The postvisit image is formed after experiencing the touristic expedition (Beerli & Martin, ).…”

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Understanding memorable tourism experiences as the determinants of tourists' behaviour

Sharma

Nayak

2019

Journal of Tourism Research

117

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This study empirically investigated a theoretical model predicting the direct and indirect effects of memorable tourism experiences (MTEs) on behavioural intentions via destination image and tourists' satisfaction in yoga tourism. This research was conducted using data collected from 502 tourists visiting Rishikesh in India. Using confirmatory factor analysis and SPSS macro (PROCESS), findings confirmed that MTEs influenced behavioural intentions both directly and indirectly via destination image and tourists' satisfaction. MTEs were found as the strongest influencer of behavioural intentions in yoga tourism. This study opposes those researchers and practitioners who argued tourists' satisfaction alone as the most significant influencer of destination performance.

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Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Studies in marketing and tourism have found several determinants of destination image such as promotional strategies, mass media, pop culture, experience, and other factors (Beerli & Martin, ; Xu & Ye, ). Destination experience is arguably the most significant determinant of destination image among these factors (Kim, ).…”

Section: Theoretical Backgroundmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding memorable tourism experiences as the determinants of tourists' behaviour

Sharma

Nayak

2019

Journal of Tourism Research

117

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“…Furthermore, the current study focuses on the postvisit image rather than the previsit image. In the literature, researchers have characterized the formation of a DI as dynamic and have distinguished between different types of images formed during specific stages (i.e., pre- and postvisit) of tourism experiences (González-Rodríguez, Martinez-Torres, and Toral 2016; Xu and Ye 2016). Previsit images are formed before experiencing a destination and are thus influenced by secondary information sources (Martín-Santana, Beerli-Palacio, and Nazzareno 2017).…”

Section: Theoretical Background and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

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The Impact of Memorable Tourism Experiences on Loyalty Behaviors: The Mediating Effects of Destination Image and Satisfaction

Kim

2017

Journal of Travel Research

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The current study develops a theoretical model of the effect of memorable tourism experiences (MTEs) on behavioral intentions by examining the structural relationships between destination image (DI), tourist satisfaction, revisit intention, and word-of-mouth (WOM) publicity. The results show that MTEs influence future behavioral intentions both directly and indirectly through DI and tourist satisfaction. Moreover, MTEs are found to be the most influential determinant of behavioral intentions. Thus, the results challenge those practitioners and researchers who perceive visitor satisfaction to be the most important indicator of destination performance. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed based on the study results, and directions for future research are provided.

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“…The concept of destination image has been researched in tourism studies for decades (Hosany, Ekinci, & Uysal, 2007;Ruiz, González, & Zamora, 2018). Destination image is a dynamic concept that tends to change over time, and it can influence tourists' destination choice (Xu & Ye, 2016). There are many definitions of the concept destination image.…”

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Destination image in Uzbekistan – heritage of the Silk Road and nature experience as the core of an evolving Post Soviet identity

Fayzullaev

Cassel

Brandt

2018

The Service Industries Journal

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The purpose of this research is to analyze the destination image of Uzbekistan presented by the DMO and the destinations images emerging from user generated content in social media posts. In this study, promotional images and user-generated images on the platform Instagram were examined by using content-semiotic analysis. The main findings show that the destination image of Uzbekistan is dominated by heritage and reference to ancient cultural traditions of the region. However, the image represented through user generated content on Instagram is more diverse and to a larger extent depict the destination through natural heritage and experiences in the natural landscape. Furthermore, Uzbekistan is concurrently trying to create a post-Soviet identity through a focus on its history prior to the Soviet past, with focus on heritage of the Great Silk Road which highlight that destination image construction is related to geo-political processes in society which includes contestations of national identity.

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Dynamic destination image formation and change under the effect of various agents: The case of Lijiang, 'The Capital of Yanyu'

Cited by 40 publications

References 52 publications

Understanding memorable tourism experiences as the determinants of tourists' behaviour

Understanding memorable tourism experiences as the determinants of tourists' behaviour

The Impact of Memorable Tourism Experiences on Loyalty Behaviors: The Mediating Effects of Destination Image and Satisfaction

Destination image in Uzbekistan – heritage of the Silk Road and nature experience as the core of an evolving Post Soviet identity

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