Estereótipos e destinos turísticos: o uso dos estereótipo nos folders de uma agência de fomento ao turismo
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Palavras-chave: Estereótipos; Turismo; Percepção
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The goal of this paper is both to identify and discuss the use of stereotypes by tourism promotion agencies. Following an overview of stereotypes, the study aims to pinpoint their potential usefulness, trying thus to elicit the manner they are used as a means to divulge and promote touristic destinations. The study is based on the analysis of 35 folders produced by Bahiatursa, Bahia State tourism promotion agency. Descriptive analysis made it possible to identify some basic categories of stereotypes used in presenting Bahia as a touristic destination: land of happiness, merry people, kind, of mixed blood and pious. Conclusion seeks to show how stereotypes influence the perception of social groups held by tourists.
Key-words: Stereotypes; Tourism; Perception
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