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The Evolution of Tourism Destination: A Review of Literature

In: The 14th Economic International Conference: Strategies and Development Policies of Territories: International, Country, Region, City, Location Challenges | May 10-11, 2018 | Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava, Romania

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  • Ioana Maria TRIPON

    (BabeÅŸ-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca)

  • Smaranda Adina COSMA

    (BabeÅŸ-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Abstract

Tourism is about places and attractions embedded in the culture, economy and lifestyle of communities. The concept of destination is at the heart of tourism activity, being one of the most important and complex aspects of tourism. There is an intense competition in the tourism sector to establish tourist destinations as the greatest brands in the tourism industry and the fundamental element of any tourism model. This paper aims at presenting the progress of research on tourism destination term by conducting a methodological review on more than fifty research based articles (empirical studies), literature reviews articles, case studies, books, conference proceedings, conceptual papers and so on outlining the importance of the tourism destination concept. The research concludes that there is currently no definition of the term "destination", generally accepted and the concept of tourist destination has evolved mainly because of the increase in competition, the impact of new technologies and the changes in quantitative and behavioural demand. Such a review will provide researchers with a good understanding of the evolution and significance of the concept.

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  • Ioana Maria TRIPON & Smaranda Adina COSMA, 2018. "The Evolution of Tourism Destination: A Review of Literature," Book chapters-LUMEN Proceedings, in: Carmen NÄ‚STASE (ed.), The 14th Economic International Conference: Strategies and Development Policies of Territories: International, Country, Region, City, Location Challen, edition 1, volume 6, chapter 24, pages 268-279, Editura Lumen.
    • Handle: RePEc:lum:prchap:06-24
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.18662/lumproc.79
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    Keywords

    Tourism; Destination; Tourism destination; Methodological review; Destination awareness;
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    JEL classification:

    • O1 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development
    • O3 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights
    • F2 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business
    • F3 - International Economics - - International Finance
    • H7 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations

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