Characterizing the location of tourist images in cities. Differences in user-generated images (Instagram), official tourist brochures and travel guides

Paül i Agustí, Daniel

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2018.09.001

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2018-09-25

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Paül i Agustí, Daniel

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Paül i Agustí, Daniel; . (2018) . Characterizing the location of tourist images in cities. Differences in user-generated images (Instagram), official tourist brochures and travel guides. Annals of Tourism Research, 2018, vol. 73, num. November 2018, p. 103-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2018.09.001.

Abstract

This study analyses the extent to which there is an overlap in the territorial distribution and attractiveness of tourism images distributed via three different media: official tourist brochures, travel guides and user-generated content (Instagram). We applied a mixed-method approach, which included spatial analyses and cartography, to study the promotion of tourism in Montevideo (Uruguay). The results indicated a partial overlap between the locations captured in user-generated images and those promoted by official tourist brochures and travel guides. The findings suggest a territorial distribution of tourism images that is clearly differentiated according to the source(s). This provides useful insights for applications of social media into future geographical and image management research.

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annals.2018.09.001

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Annals of Tourism Research, 2018, vol. 73, num. November 2018, p. 103-115

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