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Publication date: 12 April 2011

Stephen Wearing, Anne Buchmann and Chantelle Jobberns

The purpose of this paper is to explore contemporary issues in film tourism with reference to the growth in related tourism fields.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explore contemporary issues in film tourism with reference to the growth in related tourism fields.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper examines the relationship between growth in dolphin and whale watching and the popularity of the Free Willy series of films.

Findings

Observes that films can significantly influence aspects of ecotourism, especially in terms of the expectations of tourists.

Practical implications

The paper illustrates how new tourism niche markets are strongly influenced by nature‐related films and discusses the implications for tourism stakeholders.

Originality/value

The paper reviews and reveals the potential for film‐induced ecotourism.

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Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, vol. 3 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1755-4217

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Publication date: 12 April 2011

Noëlle O'Connor

The purpose of this paper is to explain why the film‐induced tourism sector is growing and outline the key questions that are likely to affect the future development of this…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explain why the film‐induced tourism sector is growing and outline the key questions that are likely to affect the future development of this sector.

Design/methodology/approach

The theme issue is profiled and the purpose and approach of each article explained in the context of the overall strategic question: how can the film‐inducted tourism phenomenon be sustainably managed?

Findings

The paper concludes that there is both a need and an opportunity for dialogue and interchange between practitioners and academics.

Practical implications

The paper explores the key issues affecting the growth of film‐induced tourism around the globe.

Originality/value

The paper identifies and explores facets of the relatively new film‐induced tourism phenomenon.

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Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, vol. 3 no. 2
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 1755-4217

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