The Economic Contribution of Cinema to Tourism

Vocabulary Questions:
1. What does “backdrop” mean? “For example, movies like “The Lord of the Rings” series sparked a tourism boom in New Zealand, with many fans wanting to experience the landscapes that served as the backdrop for the films. Make a sentence with this word.
Backdrop means the background of the cinema or the theater. Is referring when produce a film or in the theater, is a place of the directors producing the films. An event.
Example: We’ll be constantly designing new backdrops for your company.
2. Define “intertwine“. “Cinema and tourism are two industries that have long been intertwined, with each influencing the other in various ways.” Use this in a sentence.
The meaning of intertwine in this context is interlace, for example two companies have been interlace for seven years.
Example: Two big companies have been intertwined for five years, influencing one in each other in various ways and in various contexts.

3. What’s the meaning of “multifaceted“? “The relationship between cinema and tourism is a complex and multifaceted one, with each industry influencing and benefiting from the other in various ways.” Make a sentence with this word.
Multifaceted mean, different faceted, for example; one thing has different faceted in one aspect for example cinema industry, or intertwined in different ways.
Example; The Human Resources Department of my company has different multifaceted, focusing and influencing in various ways.
Discussion Questions:
1. In what ways does the film industry shape people’s travel decisions?
As I read on the article the film industry shape people’s travel decision in different ways. One of the primary ways, is through its ability to inspire and create aspirations, films often depict stunning landscapes, vibrant cities, and unique cultures, providing viewers with a glimpse into different parts of the world.
Other way to attract or shape people is that; films and TV shows can also serve as powerful tools for destination promotion. Many destinations actively seek out film productions to showcase their attractions on the big screen, knowing that the exposure can lead to increased tourism.
A third way would be the importance, that the films and TV shows can generate substantial revenue for destinations, both directly and indirectly. Direct revenue comes from tourists visiting filming locations and spending money on accommodation, food, transportation, and souvenirs. Indirect revenue can be generated through increased awareness and interest in a destination, leading to more visitors over time

2. What difficulties do popular filming locations experience as a result of increased tourism?
The main difficulties are to find the balance between to receive the tourism and not overcrowded the cities. Because through the popularity of the new trending of the film and TV shows on the cities, these kind of cities could be affected by tourism overcrowded or overtourism.

3. How can destinations balance the benefits of movie tourism while ensuring sustainable tourism practices?
I think, should be measures or rules to take into account the limits of tourism in every week, every month o every season of the year depending on what movies or films are producing in each city or country. Is evidence that is important the benefits when for example there is an important film in a city, but is important also the sustainability of the city in whole aspects, not overcrowded or over tourism, respect and sustainability of the environment?

4. Do you think movie tourism has more positive or negative effects? Why?
I think both, have positive and negative effects, as I said before is important for all the reasons that I mentioned in the first question, in sum up promove the tourism and incentive the economy of the city in a country, is a big tool to boost the economy, however could be contradictory effects, such as unsustainable system, overcrowded or environmental problems.
5. How do movies represent different cultures, and do they inspire you to learn more about other countries?
I think movies are a fantastic way to represent different cultures of different countries or each country. I believe that is symbol to show how these countries want to show to the rest of the world. For example India, Japan or China represent a lot of things of their cultures through their films.
In my case, inspire me a lot to learn more about other countries. I have the opportunity in my country to watch films or series from different countries in V.O, and is a fantastic way to know more about the different countries of the world, their languages, their traditions, their habits. I’m very proud to take this opportunity at home or when I go to the cinema in my city or in Barcelona city.