Identity and destination branding among residents: How does brand self-congruity influence brand attitude and ambassadorial behavior?

Authors: Wassler, P., Wang, L. and Hung, K.

Journal: International Journal of Tourism Research

Volume: 21

Issue: 4

Pages: 437-446

eISSN: 1522-1970

ISSN: 1099-2340

DOI: 10.1002/jtr.2271

Abstract:

Residents of a particular destination are potentially the largest and most powerful stakeholders of destination brands. However, the basis of residents' attitudes toward destination branding is not widely understood. In this study, it is proposed that self-congruity (the degree of match between the perceived self and perceived brand identity) is a possible antecedent of these attitudes. We empirically demonstrate that brand self-congruity is a likely indicator of destination brand attitude and that subsequent ambassadorial behavior among residents is probable. Implications for practitioners and future research opportunities are finally suggested.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32175/

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Identity and destination branding among residents: How does brand self-congruity influence brand attitude and ambassadorial behavior?

Authors: Wassler, P., Wang, L. and Hung, K.

Journal: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOURISM RESEARCH

Volume: 21

Issue: 4

Pages: 437-446

eISSN: 1522-1970

ISSN: 1099-2340

DOI: 10.1002/jtr.2271

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32175/

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Identity and destination branding among residents: How does brand self-congruity influence brand attitude and ambassadorial behavior?

Authors: Wassler, P., Wang, S. and Hung, K.

Journal: International Journal of Tourism Research

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

ISSN: 1099-2340

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32175/

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Identity and destination branding among residents: How does brand self-congruity influence brand attitude and ambassadorial behavior?

Authors: Wassler, P., Wang, S. and Hung, K.

Journal: International Journal of Tourism Research

Volume: 21

Issue: 4

Pages: 437-446

ISSN: 1099-2340

Abstract:

Residents of a particular destination are potentially the largest and most powerful stakeholders of destination brands. However, the basis of residents' attitudes toward destination branding is not widely understood. In this study, it is proposed that selfcongruity (the degree of match between the perceived self and perceived brand identity) is a possible antecedent of these attitudes. We empirically demonstrate that brand self‐congruity is a likely indicator of destination brand attitude and that subsequent ambassadorial behavior among residents is probable. Implications for practitioners and future research opportunities are finally suggested.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/32175/

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