Journal article
Authenticity in Screen Tourism: Significance of Real and Substituted Screen Locations
Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, Vol.42(8), pp.1274-1294
2019
Abstract
This article examines the meaning and significance of screen tourism location authenticity. The article analyses the interrelationship among places (real vs. substituted historical sites associated with tourists' favorite films and TV programs) and activities (reenactment of photo shootings and costume rentals). The study finds a number of visitor segments go to screen tourism locations. For Screen Authentic Tourists, objective and existential authenticity do not matter as long as the destinations are associated with their favorite films. Screen tourism is a rapidly growing sector; this article examines its dynamics and evaluates various approaches to screen tourism authenticity, particularly theoplacity.
Details
- Title
- Authenticity in Screen Tourism: Significance of Real and Substituted Screen Locations
- Authors
- Bongkosh Rittichainuwat (Author) - Siam University, ThailandEric Laws (Author) - Siam University, ThailandNoel Scott (Author) - Griffith UniversitySuphaporn Rattanaphinanchai (Author) - Siam University, Thailand
- Publication details
- Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, Vol.42(8), pp.1274-1294
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Inc.
- Date published
- 2019
- DOI
- 10.1177/1096348017736568
- ISSN
- 1096-3480; 1096-3480
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451454802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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- Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
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