The symbolic role of postcards in representing a destination image: The case of Alanya, Turkey

International Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Administration

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 144-173

  Milman, Ady ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA   (United States)

Author keywords

Authenticity; Destination image; Fantasy; Postcards; Turkey

Indexed keywords

EID: 79956310115     PISSN: 15256480     EISSN: 15286499     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15256480.2011.564495     Document Type: Article

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