The first German-language study book to the film tourism

(Press release) Breaking Bad, Homeland, The Lord of the rings: Many well-known films and shows attract tourists to the fascinating shooting locations. They often have tourist potential. In the USA, the UK and Asia, cooperation of Film and tourism stakeholders are, therefore, long been on the agenda. The book of film tourism by Albrecht Steinecke gives the film tourist base knowledge and introduces the reader to exciting locations around the world. It sheds light on the motives and expectations of film tourists

and reveals what destination Manager before the shooting and after the Film necessarily should do. The book is published at UVK Lucius/utb.

This basic knowledge of the film tourism is conveyed in a vivid and practical manner, inter alia, on the basis of numerous Best Practice examples, graphics, photos, and list of further literature and tips. In addition, a comprehensive set of checklists, to serve as the Destination Management organisations as a stimulus for a preoccupation with the film tourism are to be found at the end of the tape.

The study book is aimed at students and lecturers of tourism-related courses to get an in-depth Overview of the topic. But to open up to those Responsible in local and regional tourism destinations that want to use the existing film tourism potential in the future of intensive or are interested in cooperation with production companies and Film Commissions a new market.

The Author:

Prof. Dr. Dr. h. C. (BSU) Albrecht Steinecke was a high school teacher at the University of Paderborn. His work experiences also include a wide research and teaching activities at German and foreign universities as well as national and international consulting projects as a long-standing CEO of the European tourism Institute. Many of his books have been awarded the ITB book award

Would you like a review copy or an Interview with the author? Please contact Susanne Engstle.