This semester of Tourism and the Media has been really enjoyable. I think I was especially interested in it because my major research project on film-induced tourism is very closely related.
It was a good insight into the more 'behind the scenes' issues of filming and destinations, and will probably make me think a lot more when I watch movies now, especially about locations of filming and the image of the destination that I'm left with at the end of the film. Already when watching movies, I see locations and wonder if they're really where the story says it is, and often will watch through the credits to see if the filmed locations are mentioned. This is probably something that the film companies don't really want people doing, but I can't help it now!
It's also been interesting to learn more about destination image and the many different ways that it can be communicated in the media, through guidebooks, travel writing, film, television, music, literature, art, even theme parks.
I'm not really sure what else to write... Seems I've covered everything already in my other quite long journals (oops), so I think all there is left to say is thanks for an enjoyable and informative semester!
xox
