Cinema-induced tourism: case study of the city of Barcelona

Identifier:  TFG:2870

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TFG2870

Authors:  Surià Parga, Olga

Abstract:
Cinema is a very important element in promoting tourism because images create expectations. Cinema-induced tourism has been shown in recent decades to be a growing phenomenon and reality worldwide. This paper defines tourism induced by cinema, its effects and its use as a promotional tool. The research is focused on the city of Barcelona to study this. Using a series of interviews with experts, 7 films recorded in the city to bring out the perceptions that users have of the destination from the cinema and other sources consulted to complement the case study. This methodology will a highlight the impact of cinema to the city and to confirm if there is a development of tourism induced by cinema in the city of Barcelona.