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What is the difference between a place and a destination?

A 'place' is a branded set of spaces usually in one location; be it a major shopping centre, historic market or iconic street. A destination is an area that comes within one postcode or borough.



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A tourist destination is a city, town, or other area that is significantly dependent on revenues from tourism, or a country, state, region, city, or town which is marketed or markets itself as a place for tourists to visit. It may contain one or more tourist attractions and possibly some tourist traps.

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According to the UNWTO, the main destination of a journey is the place which was a decisive factor in making the decision to travel. If such place cannot be determined, the place where the visitor spent most of the trip is considered the tourism destination.

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