Free Willy: the whale-watching legacy

被引：14
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作者：
Wearing, Stephen [1 ]
Buchmann, Anne [2 ]
Jobberns, Chantelle [3 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Technol Sydney, Fac Business, Sch Leisure Sport & Tourism, Sydney, NSW, Australia
[2] Univ Newcastle, Fac Business & Law, Newcastle Business Sch, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
[3] Univ Technol Sydney, Fac Business, Sch Leisure Sport & Tourism, Lindfield, NSW, Australia
来源：
WORLDWIDE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM THEMES | 2011年 / 3卷 / 02期
关键词：
Film; Tourism development; Mammals; Seas; Sustainable development;
D O I：
10.1108/17554211111122998
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore contemporary issues in film tourism with reference to the growth in related tourism fields. Design/methodology/approach - The paper examines the relationship between growth in dolphin and whale watching and the popularity of the Free Willy series of films. Findings - Observes that films can significantly influence aspects of ecotourism, especially in terms of the expectations of tourists. Practical implications - The paper illustrates how new tourism niche markets are strongly influenced by nature-related films and discusses the implications for tourism stakeholders. Originality/value - The paper reviews and reveals the potential for film-induced ecotourism.
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页码：127 / 140
页数：14
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