The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DISNEYFY
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result DISNEYFY
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The straight part
We know that "to present a trivial, cosy image to tourists" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to present a trivial, cosy image to tourists = disneyfy.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISNEYFY mean?
DISNEYFY verb- (usually derogatory) To make something (especially a location) more acceptable or marketable by removing potentially distasteful, controversial or boring elements, particularly at the cost of its history and culture.