Articles tagged “film”

Tourism

India Hikes Incentives for Foreign Filmmakers to Shoot in the Country: India Report 

Has India made it lucrative enough for film units to camp in the country to shoot their movies?

Ashvita Singh, Skift | 5 months ago

Tourism

Here’s Why Actor Idris Elba Thinks Dubai’s Messaging Deserves an Oscar

With ambitious tourism targets, destinations in the Middle East would do good to pay heed to actor Idris Elba's suggestions to tap the creative sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Tourism

Video: Explaining the New York of Our Travel Fantasies

New York has nearly always been a hot tourist destination. Sometimes we forget that in large part, the film industry created the dreamy, thrilling, magnetic New York of our travel fantasies.

Sarah Enelow, Skift | 7 years ago

Media and PR

Conde Nast Traveler Goes Lo-Fi for Short Travel Video Contest

Short videos shot on a smartphone are being created and shared by everyday travelers. The new contest is a way to call out the inspiration that everyone, not just glossy print magazines, can now share with the world.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 9 years ago

Airlines

A Visual Ode to the Evolution of Aviation

It's easy to forget how new the aviation industry is and how drastically it's changing the way people live, work and experience their time on earth.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Hotels

Resorts Are the Real Winners in ‘The Bachelor’s’ Made-for-TV Endings

It's almost impossible for hotels and resorts to beat the organic reach of TV appearances, but time on screen is a more lottery than strategy.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Airlines

How American Airlines and Iceland Got Starring Roles in Ben Stiller’s ‘Walter Mitty’

To the average viewer, the movie is a nice tale on the joys of travel. But any marketing or travel professional will see destination marketing at its most motivational best.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

6 Tourism Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

Bollywood Oscars pick Tampa as first U.S. city to host awards weekend

Tampa is not only looking forward to the visitor bump it’ll receive during the awards weekend, but recognition within the film community and hopes of becoming popular with filmmakers and producers.

Cloe Cabrera, The Tampa Tribune | 11 years ago