Italian seaside destinations in comparison. The brand image assessment for destination branding co-creation

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to propose a methodology for the assessment of a destination's image on the web. The study builds up a picture of 26 Italian coastal destinations through indexes and highlighting the reputation of the tourism services (attractions, restaurants, and accommodation). This can be a useful tool for destination managers to help monitor their destination's online reputation and support the brand-building and management through a co-creation.