This thesis has established exchange students as a particular group of tourists and a segment in their own right. The purpose of the study was to find out to what extent a study abroad destination’s role as a tourism destination affects exchange students when they choose where to study abroad. The study was conducted through an online survey answered by exchange students of multiple nationalities and study abroad destinations. The study found that although there were clear individual differences in the degree of motivation, tourism affects the choice of study abroad destination to a great extent and the vast majority of exchange students choose to study in what they view as a tourism destination.

The purpose of this study was to examine the various influences and advertising in particular affecting travelers' choice of destination. Data collection was conducted through quantitative method in the form of a survey to identify how travelers choose a destination, and to what extent they are influenced by advertising. Interviewees were travelers who were in Stockholm's central station would be passed on to Arlanda. The results from this study indicate that underlying factors such as economy, security, seasonal and service in place. The results also show that advertising is an important factor in selecting the destination. The results were analyzed based on different theories of marketing mix and other related theories about advertising. By this study has identified the important factors are the economy; security is the main influence factors. Survey shows that advertising has the fourth place among other factors.

Many destinations throughout the world have developed events portfolios as a strategic initiative to attract tourists and their associated economic benefits. The ability of events to attract people to a destination for the purpose of attending the event is well documented. However the ability of an event to add value to attract tourists before or after the event is not so clear. In other words, can an events portfolio positively influence the decision to visit a destination at a time when none of the promoted events are scheduled? As a first step towards answering this important question, this study explores the contribution of an events portfolio to a consumer’s perceptions of a destination and how this influences their decision to attend a destination under these circumstances. The proposed study conducts a protocol analysis based on consumer’s decision-making thoughts. Each participant was given a choice between two destinations in India. Participants were asked to ‘think out loud’ as they made the decision to visit one of two possible destinations, one with an events portfolio and the other without. However, their visit does not coincide with the events’ dates. The results suggest four lines of reasoning utilised by prospective tourists in the destination choice process: 1) destination image; 2) the timing of the event with respect the time of visit; 3) tourists’ level of interest in the event; and, 4) events not listed in the events portfolio might be scheduled during the time of the proposed visit. In course of finding lines of reasoning for cross-cultural issues it was found that culture, architecture, English language usage, and food are the major aspects that tourists consider while travelling to Indian destinations. In terms of the events portfolio, there is evidence of a preference for a ‘fit’ between the event and Indian culture.

Many destinations throughout the world have developed events portfolios as a strategic initiative to attract tourists and their associated economic benefits. The ability of events to attract people to a destination for the purpose of attending the event is well documented. However the ability of an event to add value to attract tourists before or after the event is not so clear. In other words, can an events portfolio positively influence the decision to visit a destination at a time when none of the promoted events are scheduled? As a first step towards answering this important question, this study explores the contribution of an events portfolio to a consumer’s perceptions of a destination and how this influences their decision to attend a destination under these circumstances. The proposed study conducts a protocol analysis based on consumer’s decision-making thoughts. Each participant was given a choice between two destinations in India. Participants were asked to ‘think out loud’ as they made the decision to visit one of two possible destinations, one with an events portfolio and the other without. However, their visit does not coincide with the events’ dates. The results suggest four lines of reasoning utilised by prospective tourists in the destination choice process: 1) destination image; 2) the timing of the event with respect the time of visit; 3) tourists’ level of interest in the event; and, 4) events not listed in the events portfolio might be scheduled during the time of the proposed visit. In course of finding lines of reasoning for cross-cultural issues it was found that culture, architecture, English language usage, and food are the major aspects that tourists consider while travelling to Indian destinations. In terms of the events portfolio, there is evidence of a preference for a ‘fit’ between the event and Indian culture.

The thesis deals with the issues of the rival tourist destinations and the question concerned with the measurement of competitiveness. The objective is to propose tactical measures for the Destination management company of the town Český Krumlov and thereby strengthen the competitive position of this destination. To meet the goals of the thesis it proceeds from the research of foreign approaches to measure competitiveness that is modified in conditions of the Czech tourist destination. It specifically uses AHP method to determine the importance of the competitiveness's factors and combination of different techniques for gathering information to assess the degree of fulfilling these factors. The data obtained from Český Krumlov are compared with other competing destinations in the Czech Republic and on its basis it formulates appropriate recommendations (measures).

The thesis is devoted to marketing study of the tourist destination Prague and its aim is to analyze and evaluate the potential of tourism development in Prague and its utilization in marketing of Prague as a tourist destination. It defines basic terms about destination marketing - marketing analysis, market segmentation, marketing strategy, marketing mix and implementation plan together with the control. The thesis includes analysis of primary and secondary offer of destination, identification of main competitors, the results of marketing research and presents the basic elements of marketing mix of destination Prague. Based on the findings, the final part of study contains proposals and recommendations for destination marketing and improvement of current situation.

The thesis deals with the application of destination management in the area of Beroun which is located in the Central Bohemia Region. Nowadays there is no organization of destination management which operates and promotes this area. The aim of this thesis is to analyse the area and mainly to create an organization of destination management which would deal with the tourism development in the area of Beroun. Next aim of this thesis is to set up the advertising strategy.

Due to highly competitive destination markets, destination branding techniques are becoming popular among destination marketers. The destination marketers tend to leverage their destination brand value to other products associated with the destination brand (referred to as brand extension). This thesis investigated how customer-based brand equity for a tourist destination can be transferred to products associated with a destination brand. Specifically, the effect of destination image on preference for products associated with a destination brand was investigated. The relationship between destination image, consisting of a cognitive component and an affective component, and preference for products associated with the destination brand was examined. Also, the relationship between tourists' destination preference and preference for products associated with a destination brand was investigated. Both cognitive image and affective image of destination are positively related with preference for products associated with a destination brand. It is revealed that preference for destination is also positively related to preference for products associated with a destination. / Master of Science

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Studien belyser Öland som turismdestination, där författarna har uppfattat en säsongsfokusering till sommarmånaderna. Syftet med denna studie är att presentera tre olika scenarier som visar hur Öland kan bli en destination med turistflöde året runt. Det görs genom att i huvudsak undersöka Öland. Det empiriska materialet i studien grundas ur nyckelinformantintervjuer med turismaktörer från Öland. Vid sidan av det undersöks även hur andra svenska turismdestinationer arbetar med säsongsindelning. Här har författarna valt att undersöka Kosta och Åre som fungerar som exempeldestinationer och stöd till utvecklingen av Öland. Hela studien baseras på en analytisk induktion, där det skapas en teorigenerering utifrån det empiriska materialet från samtliga nyckelinformantintervjuer och analysen görs efter varje empiridel. Studiens avslutande del består av slutsatser om turismdestinationen Öland, där även det empiriska materialet från destinationerna Kosta och Åre kombineras med slutsatser om Öland. Därefter presenteras tre scenarier för Öland, där grunden baseras på empirin, analysen samt slutsatsen. Avsnittet blir således studiens kunskapsbidrag och är baserat på syftet med studien.