Place branding in tourism: a review of theoretical approaches and management practices

Authors

  • Marta Almeyda
  • Babu George

Abstract

This paper draws from the generic literature on branding to develop the idea of tourist based destination branding. In that process, it identifies various tourism related nuances that obfuscate brand building in tourism. Tourist based brand equity proposed as an alternative to the more traditional destination resource centered idea of brand equity. Measurement approaches to quantify destination brand equity are compared, highlighting the pros and cons of each approach.  Throughout the discussion, examples of successful destination branding practices are integrated.

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08.01.2024

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Place branding in tourism: a review of theoretical approaches and management practices. (2024). Tourism & Management Studies, 13(4), 10-19. https://www.tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/988

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