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Several studies have addressed the reasons for the popularity of film locations as tourism destinations. However, there is a gap in the literature as there are few studies examining the impact of violent crime series on the (de)motivation to travel to these locations and on the perception of destination safety (safe to travel). This study proposes a new theoretical framework to describe viewers' processing of the TV series attributes and its impact on the motivation to travel. An experimental plan 2 previous destination image (positive versus negative) x 2 series storylines (low versus high levels of violence and gore) was conducted in order to analyse the inter-subjects and intra-subjects' variation on viewer response after watching the series trailers. Results showed significant differences in perceived destination safety, destination image, and intention to travel to the film location. The positive or negative (in)congruence between the storyline and previous image influences the self-congruence between the viewer and the destination and changes the perceived safety and image of the destination, which in turn influences the motivation to travel. • This paper discusses the impact of violent crime series on the intention to travel. • A theoretical framework describes the viewer's processing of TV series' attributes. • An experiment 2 destination image (positive, negative) x 2 storylines was conducted. • The series/stimuli are Detective Montalbano, Gomorrah, Shetland and Dogs of Berlin. • Perceived destination security, image and intention to travel decrease after trailer watching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to examine the halo effects of a country, in addition to the perceived attractiveness of scenes in a film, on the changes in intention to visit the site. A quasi-experiment by using an edited clip of the movie 'Kong: Skull Island,' which has scenery of the Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, was conducted for the study. Analyses focused on examining the differences in intention to visit the filmed site before and after the provision of information of the country to which the site belongs and identifying significant factors related to the halo effects of the country. Findings revealed that the 'tourism opportunity' factor representing diverse leisure opportunities perceived from the filmed scenery has a significant negative influence on changes in intention to visit the site. Results also indicated that country images on 'attractiveness' and 'excitement' act as a positive halo and result in consolidating the initial intention to visit the filmed site. Peer group influence which was operationalized as the anticipated number of acquaintances who have visited the destination country appears to be positive on changes in intention to visit the filmed site. Theoretical and practical implications with suggestions for future study are discussed. • Illuminating the dynamic nature of the intention to visit a filmed site. • Information of the country to which the site belongs works as a halo. • Intention to visit a filmed site changes with country information. • Peer group influence also works as a halo. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines how films project the image and attributes of a destination, providing a promise of possible experiences for potential tourists. Its focus is on the Australian Outback. The study analysed 22 fictional-feature films set and filmed in the Outback. It was found that there were strong patterns in these films. Nearly all of the films represented the Outback through the eyes of a person who was making their first trip to the area. The majority of these films showed that person as being profoundly changed by their visit. Accordingly, it is argued that through film, the key promise to Outback tourists is that they will have profound life-changing experiences. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the extent to which people’s involvement with a celebrity affects their perceptions of tourism destinations (familiarity, image, and visitation intentions). An on-site survey was conducted in Japan to examine Japanese’ perceptions of Korea in relation to their involvement with Korean celebrities. The results corroborated several hypothesized relationships. Celebrity involvement positively affected familiarity and visitation intentions. The results also indicated destination images and familiarity were positively related to visitation intentions. This study furthers researchers’ understanding to an emerging form of tourism whose creation is based on the powerful impacts of mass media and popular culture in post-industrial societies. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Academics and practitioners have focused on the importance of film-induced tourism for destination marketing. Although the relationship between authenticity and destination loyalty has been evidenced, few studies have explored the psychological mechanism through which authenticity influences destination loyalty. The present study fills the research gap by considering the role of celebrity attachment. The statistical analyses conducted in this study included confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis, structural equation modeling, mediation analysis, and bootstrapping analysis. Data from 354 purposeful film tourists revealed that constructivist authenticity had a positive effect on existential authenticity but no direct influence on destination loyalty. Existential authenticity had a direct influence on destination loyalty. Celebrity attachment mediated the influences of constructivist and existential authenticity on destination loyalty. Therefore, celebrity attachment is a crucial mediator between authenticity and film destination choices for purposeful film tourists. Finally, existential authenticity had a stronger influence on destination loyalty than did constructivist authenticity. • Constructivist authenticity has a positive effect on existential authenticity. • Existential authenticity has a direct influence on destination loyalty. • Celebrity attachment mediates the authenticity-destination loyalty relationship. • This study contributes to how authenticity links to film destination decision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]