Destinations in the Online Space: A Study of the Tourism Image of Transylvania Cover Image

Desztinációk az online térben. Erdély turisztikai imázsának vizsgálata
Destinations in the Online Space: A Study of the Tourism Image of Transylvania

Author(s): István Benedek, Hanna Orsolya VINCZE
Subject(s): Tourism
Published by: Korunk Baráti Társaság
Keywords: destination branding; destination image; user-generated content; Web 2.0

Summary/Abstract: In contemporary tourism, destinations are increasingly viewed as brands, with their competitiveness closely linked to the images they convey to potential visitors. This study investigates the tourism image of Transylvania through an analysis of user-generated content (UGC) on Tripadvisor spanning 15 years. By examining digital reviews, the research sheds light on how online narratives influence perceptions of the destination. This methodology reflects broader shifts in tourist behavior in the Web 2.0 era, in which peer-generated content serves as a digital form of word-of-mouth communication.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 06
  • Page Range: 103-110
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Hungarian
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