Destination image is one of the most popular research topics in the

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academic literature. For any given travel situation, consumers are spoilt by choice of available destinations, and the images held of destination play a critical role in purchase decisions. Destination image therefore plays a major role in the competitiveness of travel destinations. For major reviews on the destination image literature see

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