In this paper we analyzed the
destination image perceived by about 2 600 tourists to the case
destinations Mountain(Mt.) Lushan, Mt. Jinggangshan,Mt. Longhushan and Mt. Sanqingshan with 16 items of image attributes by mean of
Correspondence Analysis. The results show that the
images of Mts Lushan, Longhushan and Sanqingshan perceived by tourists are dominated as
natural and scenic beauty, natural ecology and famous resort, while the image of Mt. Jinggangshan as the destination of red resort with well developed natural ecology. Similarities of images of the four mountain resorts are images of destinations of famous scenic mountain resort, natural ecology and historic heritage, and images of destinations as religious resort and theme parks are slightly ambiguous. It is concluded that the image of a destination is highly related to its unique attraction and dominant tourist product. In order to reveal the similarities and dissimilarities of the images among the 4 destinations, a
Correspondence Analysis on 16 items of designative attributes of image was employed. The correspondence analysis visualizes the strength and weakness of a destination, furnishing practitioners with a more holistic view of their market positions in comparison with their competitive destinations. Finally, some suggestions were provided for the 4 destinations to meet the future tourist demand.
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