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superstructure. However, because of their unique

identification with the modern

era of the built environment, each merits specific

identification.

A recent addition to the built environment of a

destination is that of information.

Increasingly, the success of a destination is

determined by its ability to assemble,

interpret, and utilize information in an effective
manner. Information is of several

types: information concerning the potential

tourism market, which is essential for destination

design and development; information on the level

of satisfaction of current visitors regarding the

quality, or enjoyment, of their visitation

experience; information regarding competitors

and their activities; information concerning the

functioning or performance of the destination in

its efforts to profi tably provide attractive

experiences to visitors; and information

concerning the extent to which residents of the

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