The Lonely Planet effect: What happens when a quiet little destination is named world's No.2 place to visit

By Rob McFarland
Updated December 8 2017 - 11:28am, first published 11:21am

It's known as the "Lonely Planet effect". A previously unheralded destination gets plunged into the spotlight thanks to the publisher including it in one of its annual Best in Travel lists.

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