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Shaping Destinations: The Role of Cultural Affinity and Screen Tourism in Sustainable Development

Submission deadline: 31 July 2025
Special Issue Editor
Rosanna Mestre-Pérez
Audiovisual Communication, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain
Interests:

cinema and tourism; digital communication; film studies; film tourism; spanish film studies

Special Issue Information

The intersection between cultural affinity and screen tourism (whether distributed via cinemas, television or OTT platforms) is of great interest to academic research. Successful audiovisual content generates empathy and meaningful cultural connections between audiences and the filming or portrayed locations, which often also ends up attracting a significant volume of visitors interested in the geographies presented. These interactions transcend the simple act of travelling, as they promote a special bond with the cultural assets of destinations, while energizing local economies and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals by increasing demand for indigenous products and services. The geography of filming also plays a fundamental role in (re)configuring the image of tourist destinations, as the narratives and aesthetics they present influence perceptions. From a multidisciplinary approach that integrates media studies, recreational mobility, cultural dynamics and filming geography, this volume addresses the study of the impact of audiovisual content on (non) sustainable tourism, cultural diversity and the socioeconomic resilience of local communities in an interconnected global context.

Keywords
Cultural affinity
cultural identity
screen tourism
neolocal tourism
destination image
tourism marketing
film studies
television studies
documentary studies
geography of filming
film and tv routes
film commission
audience
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Arts & Communication, Electronic ISSN: 2972-4090 Published by AccScience Publishing