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Hotspot crowding and over-tourism

Antecedents of destination attractiveness

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ID11236899
AuthorsJens Kr Steen Jacobsen (0000-0002-9091-5954, University of Stavanger), Nina M Iversen (BI Norwegian Business School), Leif E Hem (0009-0005-9198-6534, Norwegian School of Economics, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume76
Pages53-66
Publication date2019-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnnals of Tourism Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0160-7383 • E-ISSN: 1873-7722
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.annals.2019.02.011
OpenAlexW2921017132
LanguageEN
Citations received67
References cited63

This study develops a unique model capturing antecedents of place attractiveness in tourism hotspot crowding contexts. A structural equation model reveals three density dimensions: one destination image variable and two avoidance versus approach reactions that influence assessments of crowding attitude and destination appraisals. Perceived density dimensions affect destination appraisals with varying intensities and valences. Both positive and negative sentiments are present – the former as excitement, fun and conviviality resulting from peoplewatching and socialising, and the latter as discomfort and resentment resulting from personal space violations and reduced feelings of uniqueness. Many tourist types are included in this study in historic town centres and villages in iconic fjord landscapes in Norway. Cruise passengers are more crowding tolerant than self-organised travellers

Advertising · Attractiveness · Business · Cognitive psychology · Crowding · Destination Image · Destinations · Feeling · Geography · Political science · Resentment · Structural equation modeling · Tourism · Computer Science · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Digital Marketing and Social Media · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Psychology · Social Psychology

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