Minding the Gap Between Perceived and Projected Destination Image by Using Information and Communication Platforms and Software

@article{Briciu2019MindingTG,
  title={Minding the Gap Between Perceived and Projected Destination Image by Using Information and Communication Platforms and Software},
  author={Victor-Alexandru Briciu and Florin Nechita and Robert Demeter and Androniki Kavoura},
  journal={International Journal of Computational Methods in Heritage Science},
  year={2019}
}
The article examines a double case study framework for analyzing perceived and projected destinations by using ITC solutions. First, 22,362 photos tagged with “Brasov” were collected and analyzed using the Flickr API. Second, a descriptive-explanatory research was employed, applying an instrument for the analysis and to address the online identity of place brands where a proposed online platform generates an automatic score calculation. The spatial patterns of tourist activity revealed many… 
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