Film-Induced Tourism

By (author) Sue Beeton

Publication date:

17 May 2005

Publisher

Channel View Publications

Dimensions:

234x156mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781845410155

Film-induced tourism has the potential to revitalise flagging regional/rural communities and increase tourism to urban centres, however it carries with it its own unique problems. This publication explores such elements, delving into the disciplines of sociology and psychology, along with the fields of destination marketing, community development and strategic planning.

Section One: Introduction

1. Popular Media and Tourism; 2. Perspectives on Film-Induced Tourism

Section Two: Film-Induced Tourism On Location

3. Film Images and Destination Marketing; 4. Film and Place Promotion

5. Effects on Tourism; 6. Effects on Community 7. Film-Induced Tourism and Community Planning

Section Three: Off-Location Film Studio Tourism 8. From Themed Events to Film Studios; 9. Film Studio Theme Park Success and Failings

Section Four: Conclusion 10. Emerging Issues and Future Directions

This is a richly detailed and thoroughly interesting analysis of the complex interconnections between tourism, the film industry and filmic images. I found it really worth reading and think it will develop new research in these fascinating areas.