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Constructing the ‘cinematic tourist’

Constructing the ‘cinematic tourist’ The article examines the relationship between the culture (film) and touristindustries, suggesting that we reconsider the validity of their analyticaldifferentiation. Contextually, it focuses on the generation of a new touristindustry in New Zealand after the global success of the cinematic‘trilogy’ The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) (dir. PeterJackson). It is argued that the LOTR tourist industry is characterized by simulationof a fantasy to such an extent, that we must reconsider the notion of‘authenticity’ to examine this film-induced type of tourism.More insight is gained in this direction when we explore reactions of film viewers,and the way that commercial tourist providers use the films in the manufacturing ofthe tourist experience. The article also explores the response this global successinstigated in New Zealand, making some observations on the relationship betweencultural appropriation in tourist consumption, and cultural self-recognition. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Tourist Studies: An International Journal SAGE

Constructing the ‘cinematic tourist’

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1468-7976
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Abstract

The article examines the relationship between the culture (film) and touristindustries, suggesting that we reconsider the validity of their analyticaldifferentiation. Contextually, it focuses on the generation of a new touristindustry in New Zealand after the global success of the cinematic‘trilogy’ The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) (dir. PeterJackson). It is argued that the LOTR tourist industry is characterized by simulationof a fantasy to such an extent, that we must reconsider the notion of‘authenticity’ to examine this film-induced type of tourism.More insight is gained in this direction when we explore reactions of film viewers,and the way that commercial tourist providers use the films in the manufacturing ofthe tourist experience. The article also explores the response this global successinstigated in New Zealand, making some observations on the relationship betweencultural appropriation in tourist consumption, and cultural self-recognition.

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Tourist Studies: An International Journal – SAGE

Published: Apr 1, 2004

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