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Tourism Image: Attribute Measurement of State Tourism Products Using Multidimensional Scaling Techniques

Tourism Image: Attribute Measurement of State Tourism Products Using Multidimensional Scaling... State tourism image is a complex combination of various products and associated attributes . Attribute identification, along with state tourism product position, was inves tigated using multidimensional scaling analysis (MDS). Two-dimensional analysis on image data collected for the states of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah revealed salient attributes together with state touristic product images. The MDS procedure allowed for subjective interpretation of data, resulting in marketing implications for redirecting state image and modifying promotional campaigns. It was suggested that MDS analysis provides for alternative assessments of state tourism image, but before product reposition ing efforts are undertaken , individuals possessing intimate familiarity with the destination area be consulted for assistance in data interpretation. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Travel Research SAGE

Tourism Image: Attribute Measurement of State Tourism Products Using Multidimensional Scaling Techniques

Journal of Travel Research , Volume 28 (2): 5 – Oct 1, 1989

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SAGE
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ISSN
0047-2875
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1552-6763
DOI
10.1177/004728758902800205
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Abstract

State tourism image is a complex combination of various products and associated attributes . Attribute identification, along with state tourism product position, was inves tigated using multidimensional scaling analysis (MDS). Two-dimensional analysis on image data collected for the states of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and Utah revealed salient attributes together with state touristic product images. The MDS procedure allowed for subjective interpretation of data, resulting in marketing implications for redirecting state image and modifying promotional campaigns. It was suggested that MDS analysis provides for alternative assessments of state tourism image, but before product reposition ing efforts are undertaken , individuals possessing intimate familiarity with the destination area be consulted for assistance in data interpretation.

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Journal of Travel ResearchSAGE

Published: Oct 1, 1989

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