The focus of this sub-study is to determine the customer-oriented brand strength of destinations. Based on the so-called “Four dimensional brand model“, it is determined to what extent the destination brand is already anchored in the consciousness of potential guests. The evaluation is carried out in the following 4 stages:

• 1. How well-known is my destination? (1st stage = awareness)
• 2. How likable do potential holidaymakers perceive my destination? (2nd stage = likeability)
• 3. Will my destination be considered for future trips (short/long trips)? (3rd stage = willingness to visit)
• 4. Has my destination already been visited? (4th stage = use / personal bonding)

By showing the transfer rates between the individual stages, important insights are also gained for activating marketing.

In addition, time series and competitor comparisons (benchmarking) as well as individual target group analyses according to the SINUS Milieus® and BeST types of holidaymakers are carried out.