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If a movie can spark heated debates, then after moments of laughter with the characters, many people contemplate planning to discover the lands portrayed in the film!
The tourism industry of many countries always capitalizes on the success of cinema, and recently, the ripple effect of multi-episode TV series is evident.
In reality, movie enthusiasts, dreamers who love adventure, or simply those who enjoy exploring beautiful landscapes all want to experience the reality behind the fantasy in movies.
Therefore, the tourism industry has not stayed aloof from the seventh art when thoroughly exploiting the landscapes, locations, castles, and more that appear in films.
According to a previous study, cinema has influenced the destination choices of nearly 40 million people. In recent years, the phrase 'cinema-tourism' has become familiar, as a successful movie can undoubtedly give an economic boost to the chosen region as the backdrop for the film.
In many countries, travelers easily access numerous film-inspired journeys. They are taken to locations used as settings in movies, exploring interesting behind-the-scenes aspects there.
* With the resounding success of the literary work and multi-episode film about the nearsighted wizard Harry Potter, the tourism industry in England has gained another attractive form of tourism.
Since its opening in 2012 in London, the Warner Bros Studio tour exploring the behind-the-scenes of the Harry Potter film series with various themes based on the characters in the film has been extremely popular. Other locations like Durham Cathedral, the backdrop of the magical Hogwarts school, are also widely promoted to tourists by the British tourism agency...
* Namib, the red desert, has significantly contributed to tourism in Namibia in Southeast Africa, especially after appearing on the big screen. The captivating yet somewhat daunting beauty of the sand dunes in the Namib desert has long attracted filmmakers to come here.
In 2012, Namib was chosen as the setting for the film Mad Max: Fury Road. And from the images of Namib in the movies, the local people in the region became busier as the crowds of tourists visiting the red desert increased...
* Onk Jemel in Tunisia is known for appearing in several scenes of the famous Star Wars franchise. The villages of Ksar Hadada and Matmata in the Tataouine desert quickly became the meeting point for tourists wanting to explore the fictional planet Tatooine in the movies.
In desert explorations in this region, Onk Jemel is considered the first-requested sightseeing spot!
* Numerous beach paradises in Thailand serve as the backdrop for Hollywood blockbusters like James Bond spy movies. However, the film that truly contributed to boosting tourism for the islands in the Phi Phi archipelago of Thailand is The Beach.
After the film The Beach, adapted from the bestselling literary work by author Alex Garland, was screened in many countries, the Phi Phi islands began to be filled with the presence of Western young tourists.
They mentioned that the turquoise water along with the enchanting landscapes in the film mesmerized and motivated them to come to this place.
* The ancient city of Petra is a must-visit when traveling to Jordan, and it is also where the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, directed by Steven Spielberg, was staged. The place where the main character finds the Holy Grail is the most beautiful structure in Petra, a tomb ordered to be carved into the rock by King Alherath III.
When visiting Petra, hardly any tourist misses the souvenir stalls related to the fictional character Indiana Jones near the ancient city structure!
* Almeria in Andalusia, Spain, has served as the backdrop for numerous films, especially in the Western genre, boasting diverse landscapes from majestic mountain cliffs to distant seas and the Tabernas desert.
Iconic films such as The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and timeless classics like Lawrence of Arabia, Cleopatra, and Exodus, have utilized the scenic beauty of Almeria as their filming location.
Today, guided tours of the film locations have become one of the most popular activities for local tourism companies.
* For those who admire the epic trilogy Lord of the Rings, the dream is to set foot in the legendary Hobbiton village in New Zealand.
Located 150km from Auckland, the Matamata farm has been transformed into the village with 40 charming small houses of the hobbits in the imaginative world of J.R. Tolkien and director Peter Jackson, known as Hobbiton.
Hobbiton has now become a famous landmark on the New Zealand tourist map, with Hobbiton tours frequently overwhelmed by visitors. According to the country's tourism agency, The Lord of the Rings has contributed to nearly 40% growth in the tourism industry.
* Trim Castle in Ireland stands as the largest Norman castle in England. While the historical epic film Braveheart, set against the backdrop of Trim Castle, sparked debates about Scotland's first fight for independence, it also provided a significant boost to the local tourism industry.
Following its release in 1995, the site quickly became an international tourist hotspot, and by 2002, Trim Castle was awarded the cultural heritage prize by the European Union.
* Ouarzazate is considered the cinematic capital of Morocco and bears the nickname 'Gateway to the Desert.' The captivating landscape of endless sand dunes in the southern Sahara, with its diverse ethnicities, makes it a popular tourist destination in Morocco.
Since Ouarzazate appeared in numerous Hollywood and European films such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Astérix and Obélix..., international tourists have flocked to the desert town of Ouarzazate in increasing numbers.
As the backdrop for many world-renowned films, the Ouarzazate film museum is also a must-visit for tourists.
As reported by Tuoitre.vn
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourOctober 23, 2015
