The Contribution of Series and Films to Scottish Tourism
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https://doi.org/10.34630/e-rei.vi13.6338Keywords:
Tourism, Screen Tourism, Films, Series, Harry Potter, Braveheart, Outlander, ScotlandAbstract
This work searches into the significance of series and films in influencing Scottish Tourism, through the Screen Tourism, a burgeoning phenomenon where viewers are inspired to visit locations depicted in their favourite on-screen productions. The text aims to provide a brief definition of Screen Tourism and investigating its impact on the Scottish tourism industry. The primary focus is on the contributions of the television series "Outlander" and the films "Braveheart" and "Harry Potter" to the fascination of Scotland as a tourist destination. By examining the influence of these popular screen productions on audience perceptions and travel choices, this work aims to see and show the complex relation between media representation and the tourism industry, particularly in the context of Scotland.
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