An empirical examination of the antecedents of Residents' support for future film tourism development. (January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Castro, Deborah; Kim, Sangkyun; Assaker, Guy
• Is Part Of: Tourism management perspectives. Volume 45(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-01
• Subjects: Film tourism -- Resident community -- Socio-cultural perceptions -- Place attachment -- External realism; Tourism -- Periodicals; 338.4791
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tmp.2022.101067
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2211-9736

Abstract

Abstract: This study aimed to develop and test a conceptual model of the antecedents of residents' attitudinal behavior to support future film tourism in a popular tourism destination. These antecedents include: socio-cultural impacts of existing tourism, place attachment, external perceived realism of media programs, and perceived importance of residents' involvement. A total of 416 survey questionnaires were completed from residents living in the province of Seville, Spain. Partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was used to examine the relationship between these factors and the residents' support for future film tourism (RSFFT). The results indicate that place attachment and perceived importance of residents' involvement are the most significant predictors. Also, it confirms that the importance of residents' external perceived realism of movies and TV series shot in their locale is a key predictor of the RSFFT. Highlights: The study offers a integrative conceptual model to assess the antecedents of residents' support for future film tourism. Residents in mainstream tourism destinations wish to be involved in the development of film tourism initiatives. External perceived realism of media programs is a key predictor of residents' support for future film tourism. Residents are receptive to film tourism development, regardless of their occupation and dependence on the tourism sector. Residents have little or no control over how their areas are portrayed in the media.