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Original Article

Exploring the domestic relationship between mega-events and destination image: The image impact of hosting the 2012 Olympic Games for the city of London

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Pages 232-249 | Received 02 Jun 2016, Accepted 01 Jul 2017, Published online: 22 Jul 2017

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