Seeing is believing: the effect of film on visitor numbers to screened locations

doi:10.1016/0261-5177(95)00111-5

Tourism Management

Volume 17, Issue 2, March 1996, Pages 87-94

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Abstract

There is little in the way of academic publication which deals with the effect of television film on the popularity of film locations as visitor destinations. There is, however, some relevant material about the effects of motion picture film (movies) on tourism. This paper surveys material drawn from academic research, journals and newspapers about the effect of film, both television film and movies, on visitor numbers. Four UK case studies, which deal with television film, are presented. The distinguishing feature of these case studies is the hard data which demonstrate that film causes an increase in visitor numbers at the film location. The authors discuss related matters, including evidence of the disbenefits of television film to the location, put forward proposals for further research, and draw conclusions for the film and tourist industries.

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PaperSeeing is believing: the effect of film on visitor numbers to screened locations

Abstract

Tourism Management

Tourism and environment: realities of the 1990's

World Travel and Tourism Review: Indicators, Trends and Forecasts

On location

Listener

The influence of the media in shaping international tourist patterns

Tourism Recreation Research

£62m windfall from films and TV is just the start

Trident

Tinseltown discovers the golden city

Trident

In commission

Moving Pictures

Assessing the impact of hallmark events: conceptual and research issues

J Travel Research

Illuminations - can of corn

American Film

A great escape from armchair adventures

Sunday Times