Table 4

Obese destination classification

Level of irritationObesity level of destination
Euphoria→Underweight destination
Tourism activities have started in the destination. Tourism is developing, that is, gaining weight. This situation is greeted with enthusiasm
Apathy→Normal range destination
Commercial relations have developed in the destination, and the blessings of tourism have brought the destination to the desired weight
Annoyance→Overweight destination
Problems that may appear at the destination are beginning to be uneasy
Antagonism→Obese destination
Issues at the destination are experienced clearly, and the discomfort shows up

Source(s): Adopted from Doxey's Irritation Index (Doxey, 1975) and WHO classification of obesity (James et al., 2001)

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