Beyond image: imagined experiences of a destination

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Cherifi, B., Smith, A., Maitland, R. and Stevenson, N. 2018. Beyond image: imagined experiences of a destination. International Journal of Tourism Research. 20 (6), pp. 748-755. https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2227
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TitleBeyond image: imagined experiences of a destination
AuthorsCherifi, B., Smith, A., Maitland, R. and Stevenson, N.
Abstract

The aim of this study is to explore the idea that people can imagine themselves in a destination and can have imagined experiences. This broadens our understanding of how people think about destinations and provides an extension of the established destination image literature, and that which explores actual tourist experiences. The research involved asking 300 Czech residents who had never been to London to imagine what it would be like to visit. Their responses were examined qualitatively using thematic analysis. The findings suggest that people can imagine experiences and that these involve a range of sensations; much like ‘real’ experiences.

PublisherWiley
JournalInternational Journal of Tourism Research
ISSN1099-2340
Publication dates
Online10 Jul 2018
Print13 Nov 2018
Publication process dates
Deposited29 Aug 2018
Accepted11 Jun 2018
Output statusPublished
Accepted author manuscript
Copyright Statement

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Cherifi B, Smith A, Maitland R, Stevenson N. Beyond image: Imagined experiences of a destination. Int J Tourism Res. 2018; 20: 748– 755. , which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2227. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1002/jtr.2227
LanguageEnglish
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