Christian Laesser , Stephan Reinhold , Pietro Beritelli
{"title":"The 2024 consensus on advances in destination management","authors":"Christian Laesser , Stephan Reinhold , Pietro Beritelli","doi":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101038","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101038","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This article presents the 2024 Consensus on Advances in Destination Management, a state-of-the-field reflection on topics related to destination marketing and management along with a research agenda. It constitutes the fifth contribution in a series of articles initiated in 2012 based on the biennial conference of the same name. The agenda is grounded in the collaborative consensus discourse methodology. To identify relevant avenues for future research, the consensus draws on three days of structured interactions among scholarly and industry experts invested in advancing the research and practice of destination marketing and management for sustainable development of tourist destinations that took place at the 6th Advances in Destination Management Forum in Lucerne, Switzerland. The consensus details avenues for further research in six key areas that relate to destination governance, destination marketing, sustainable development and resilience, the role of DMOs, new technologies, and destinations and data.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48021,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Destination Marketing & Management","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101038"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144579329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Federica Buffa, Umberto Martini, Paola Masotti, Diego De Santis
{"title":"GSTC certification and local communities. Evidence from the perspective of successful first mover DMOs","authors":"Federica Buffa, Umberto Martini, Paola Masotti, Diego De Santis","doi":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The paper discusses three first mover destination management organisations (DMOs) that have successfully involved local communities in achieving a common goal: Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification (specifically, the GSTC Destination Criteria, GSTC-D). The research aims to analyse the role played by the DMO in obtaining GSTC-D certification and the activities subsequently initiated to keep it. <em>How did DMOs successfully achieve certification and what did and are they doing to involve the community?</em> Exploratory research has been carried out to answer this question. The study adopts a qualitative approach and focuses on three destinations which were among the first in the world to obtain GSTC-D certification. Desk analysis and in-depth interviews with the DMOs took place between June and November 2022. Three main research focuses (all from the perspective of the DMOs involved) have been outlined: why and how GSTC-D certification was obtained, the challenges of maintaining GSTC-D certification, expectations post certification. The research confirms the pivotal role of DMOs and their capacity to work within non-hierarchical multi-stakeholder contexts. GSTC-D certification should be understood as a factor which facilitates and strengthens community-centred participatory processes in fragmented environments. The research adopts an inductive approach to analyse three DMOs that have successfully obtained GSTC-D. The research contributes to the wider scientific debate on the new role of DMOs and the identification of factors that foster participation in community destinations. Focusing on the role of DMOs, the research tackles a topic which has not yet been subject to in-depth analysis from a managerial perspective.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48021,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Destination Marketing & Management","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101034"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144513795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rethinking perceived destination aesthetic quality: Formative measurement development and validation in the rural tourism context","authors":"Chao Liu , Jing Li , Shankai Mi , Ziang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101035","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101035","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Destination aesthetics are crucial in attracting and retaining tourists and have received considerable scholarly attention. Previous studies have overlooked the nature of the measurement of destination aesthetics by indiscriminately treating it as a unidimensional or reflective construct per conventional practice. To address this gap, this study develops a multidimensional measurement of Perceived Destination Aesthetic Quality (PDAQ), conceptualizing it as a formative construct. Through rigorous inquiry, a reflective-formative measurement consisting of 18 items and five dimensions—multi-sensory beauty, sublime, harmony, diversity, and cleanliness—is identified. The study tests this measurement within the underexplored rural tourism context and confirms its nomological validity through place attachment theory. The results reveal that perceived destination aesthetic quality significantly enhances place attachment, which mediates its effect on tourists’ post-visit behavioral intentions. These findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of tourism aesthetics by reconceptualizing its measurement as a formative construct and advancing knowledge of the destination aesthetic qualities, particularly in rural tourism contexts. Additionally, the study provides new insights into the broader effects of destination aesthetics on individual emotional and behavioral outcomes in rural tourism. The practical implications include actionable strategies for stakeholders to design and manage rural tourism destinations with enhanced aesthetic appeal.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48021,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Destination Marketing & Management","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101035"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144501399","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Beyond awareness: A behavioral study of travel pledges and the moderating role of environmental attitudes","authors":"Ailin Fei, Jonathon Day","doi":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101037","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48021,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Destination Marketing & Management","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101037"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144491762","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patricia Picazo , Sergio Moreno-Gil , Robin B. DiPietro , Forest Ma
{"title":"From plate to picture: The role of gastronomic offerings in tourism marketing","authors":"Patricia Picazo , Sergio Moreno-Gil , Robin B. DiPietro , Forest Ma","doi":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Gastronomic offerings are key components of travel and destinations. However, scant research has focused on how gastronomic offerings are projected to tourists. Using signaling theory as a framework, this study investigated the presence of gastronomic offerings in 25,231 promotional photos to assess how the pictures represented the food offerings at resorts in five countries. Data were gathered from the brochures published by two leading tour operators in the European market, “TUI” and “Thomas Cook.” The results of content analysis showed that gastronomic offerings were often secondary to cultural and natural assets in brochures. In addition, the number of photos with representation of gastronomy elements increased between 2005 and 2020. Findings also revealed that functional (in a working context) and passive (people eating and drinking) food photos were predominant. Implications for academics and practitioners are discussed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48021,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Destination Marketing & Management","volume":"38 ","pages":"Article 101025"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144230847","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Honglei Zhang , Xinying Xia , Shuying Wang , Caixia Xu , Yajin Li , Yang Yang
{"title":"Spatial dynamics and economic impacts of shared accommodations on urban housing and hotel markets","authors":"Honglei Zhang , Xinying Xia , Shuying Wang , Caixia Xu , Yajin Li , Yang Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101023","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study employs spatial analysis to thoroughly examine the spatial distribution of shared accommodations within urban locales and their impact on the housing market. Specifically, it explores the multifaceted influence of shared accommodations on three distinct segments of the lodging market: long-term rentals, residential housing, and star hotels. The results unveil a noteworthy and affirmative correlation between shared accommodations and housing prices. In contrast, the discernible effect on star hotel room prices is minimal, though spatially varied patterns emerge. Furthermore, this inquiry illuminates salient geographical determinants that influence the supply of shared accommodations. These findings offer valuable insights into the intricate interplay between shared accommodations and urban housing markets, underscoring the critical role of geographical heterogeneity in shaping these dynamics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48021,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Destination Marketing & Management","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101023"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144098962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Listen to your destination: The use of podcasts in destination marketing","authors":"Raphaela Stadler, Birgit Bosio, Marisa Loderer","doi":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the realm of digital consumer behavior, there is a growing interest in audio content marketing, which has significant implications for the tourism industry. Destination marketing is pivotal in shaping a destination's image, making it essential to understand the role of tourism podcasts in marketing efforts. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of podcasts operated by destination marketing organizations on the perceived destination image and travel intentions of podcast listeners. Quantitative data was collected through an online questionnaire (n = 413). Participants rated the destination on image and travel intention, listened to a podcast stimulus, and then rated the destination on image and travel intention a second time. The findings reveal that participants had a better perceived image of the destination after listening to the podcast than before, and this positively influenced their travel intentions. The paper discusses the practical implications of utilizing destination podcasts as an effective addition to a destination's marketing strategy, alongside a critical evaluation of the operational effort required.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48021,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Destination Marketing & Management","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101022"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144089486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are you troubled? Tourists' psychological fatigue and intentional avoidance caused by perceived homogeneity in tourism live streaming","authors":"Junfeng Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The phenomenon of homogeneity in tourism communication is becoming evident, adversely affecting tourists' experiences. However, the academic community has largely overlooked this issue. Based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response theory, this study constructs a causal relationship model involving perceived homogeneity, psychological fatigue, and intentional avoidance in the context of tourism live streaming. Using the PLS-SEM method, survey data from 306 tourists who watch tourism livestreams every day were analyzed. The analysis identified two factors that contribute to tourists' psychological fatigue: perceived information homogeneity and perceived e-servicescape homogeneity. Tourists' reactions to homogeneity include an internal processing organism, encompassing three dimensions of psychological fatigue: cognitive, emotional, and motivational. The ultimate behavioral response to these fatigues is intentional avoidance. This study advances the online tourism marketing and virtual tourism literature by developing and empirically testing a comprehensive model and provides practical guidance for tourism marketers and live streaming organizers by revealing the dual nature of live streaming in tourism.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48021,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Destination Marketing & Management","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101024"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144068442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dynamic construction and maintenance of destination competitiveness based on interpretable machine learning","authors":"Yi Wang , Bo Wendy Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdmm.2025.101020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study proposes a theoretical framework for dynamic destination competitiveness (DD-TDC) by integrating digital empowerment and dynamic governance mechanisms. Using data on the competitiveness of 119 destinations from the World Economic Forum (2018–2023), the Interpretable Random Forest Model and SHapley Additive exPlanations analysis was conducted to explore the drivers of competitiveness during crisis and non-crisis periods. The findings reveal that (1) Policy factors exhibit a short-term dominant effect on competitiveness through dynamic governance mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) in the long term, infrastructure is the most significant driver of competitiveness, followed by tourism resources and the business environment, while policy and sustainability contribute relatively less; and (3) the long-term impact of COVID-19 on destination competitiveness is limited. This study validates the dynamic adaptability of the DD-TDC model and provides methodological insights for destination managers to address crises and build sustainable competitiveness. The results have valuable implications for both academic research and practical destination management strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48021,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Destination Marketing & Management","volume":"37 ","pages":"Article 101020"},"PeriodicalIF":8.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143851609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}