...Haydn Ingram; Deborah Grieve; Rafael Pires Basáñez; Hadyn Ingram Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider how film can induce image, both individually and collectively. In particular, the psychological drivers of film are explored and how these may impact on tourism visitation. The impacts...

...Noëlle O'Connor; Niki Macionis; Noëlle O'Connor 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...

...Noëlle O'Connor; Niki Macionis; Richard Butler Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the extent to which film locations affect the decision making of tourists and overall attractiveness of film locations as tourist destinations. Design/methodology/approach The paper explores...

...Noëlle O'Connor; Niki Macionis; W. Glen Croy Purpose The purpose of this paper is to highlight the potential of film‐induced tourism to provide sustained economic contribution to destinations. Design/methodology/approach The paper takes the form of a literature review and identifies...

...Noëlle O'Connor; Niki Macionis; Niki Macionis; Noe¨lle O'Connor Purpose The purpose of this paper is to revisit the question: “How can the film‐induced tourism phenomenon be sustainably managed?” and review the implications arising. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on each...

...Noëlle O'Connor; Niki Macionis; Simon Hudson Purpose The purpose of this paper is to show how an increasing number of film and tourism industry stakeholders are working together with the dual goals of attracting film production and then capitalizing on the subsequent exposure. Design...

... at: oscar.ricci@unimib.it © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Celebrities Italy Film Tourism Individual behaviour The phrase “celebrity‐spotting” defines the amateur practice of spotting celebrities. The pursuit can be considered successful when the celebrity‐spotter has obtained...

...Nolle O'Connor; Niki Macionis; Peter Bolan; Stephen Boy; Jim Bell Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate what the authors have termed displacement theory (grounded in aspects of authenticity) within the larger phenomenon of film‐induced tourism and to present a clearer understanding...

...Noëlle O'Connor; Niki Macionis; Stephen Wearing; Anne Buchmann; Chantelle Jobberns 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...