Global Perspectives on Literary Tourism and Film-Induced Tourism
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| Title: | Global Perspectives on Literary Tourism and Film-Induced Tourism |
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| Description: | At the end of the 20th century, the traditional forms of tourism transformed; they expanded by the introduction of new postmodern tourist forms, bringing innovative offers to the marketplace. Two of these new fast-growing forms are literary tourism and film-induced tourism, both of which fall under the umbrella of cultural tourism. Both niches of cultural tourism share the need to create products and experiences that meet the tourists'expectations. Global Perspectives on Literary Tourism and Film-Induced Tourism discusses literary tourism and film-induced tourism and documents the advances in research on the intersections of literature, film, and the act of traveling. Covering a wide range of topics from film tourism destinations to digital literary tourism, this book is ideal for travel agents, tourism agencies, tour operators, government officials, postgraduate students, researchers, academicians, cultural development councils and associations, and policymakers. |
| Authors: | Rita Baleiro, Rosária Pereira |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Heritage tourism, Literary journeys, Film tourism |
| Categories: | BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, TRAVEL / Museums, Tours, Points of Interest, TRAVEL / Special Interest / General |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | At the end of the 20th century, the traditional forms of tourism transformed; they expanded by the introduction of new postmodern tourist forms, bringing innovative offers to the marketplace. Two of these new fast-growing forms are literary tourism and film-induced tourism, both of which fall under the umbrella of cultural tourism. Both niches of cultural tourism share the need to create products and experiences that meet the tourists'expectations. Global Perspectives on Literary Tourism and Film-Induced Tourism discusses literary tourism and film-induced tourism and documents the advances in research on the intersections of literature, film, and the act of traveling. Covering a wide range of topics from film tourism destinations to digital literary tourism, this book is ideal for travel agents, tourism agencies, tour operators, government officials, postgraduate students, researchers, academicians, cultural development councils and associations, and policymakers. |
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| ISBN: | 9781799882626 9781799882640 9781799882657 |
