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The need for the identification of the constituents of a destination's tourist image: A promotional segmentation perspective

Zafar U. Ahmed

The Tourist Review

ISSN: 0251-3102

Article publication date: 1 February 1996

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Abstract

This study was designed to examine the dimensions of tourist image as it may affect the promotion strategy for a given tourist destination. Identification of the different constituents of a destination's tourist image may provide important information that can be used in developing focused promotional strategies in well segmented markets to promote a tourist destination. Constituents of a destination's tourist image for the state of Utah were identified using factor analysis based upon a priori assumptions about the nature of constituents of a state's tourist image. Four major constituents of a destination's/state's tourist image emerged. Each dimension represents a potential source of focus for regionally promoting a given destination to various target segments.

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Ahmed, Z.U. (1996), "The need for the identification of the constituents of a destination's tourist image: A promotional segmentation perspective", The Tourist Review, Vol. 51 No. 2, pp. 44-57. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb058223

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1996, MCB UP Limited

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