The Big Apple has been featured in so many shows and movies, attracting people to areas that may otherwise have been considered uninteresting and therefore undiscovered.
Many people head to NYC in hopes of drinking a cup of coffee at Central Perk, the coffee shop made famous by the cast of Friends. Unfortunately, the only cafe with the same name is not the same place Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc and co. lounged on the show.
The famous brownstone building Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker) lived in has become a major New York City attraction. The lead character of Sex and the City would sit on the steps, clad in sky-high Jimmy Choos, dreaming of love and contemplating life. Since then, the location has become a major tourist attraction, even today, years after Sex and the City went off the air. There's even a Sex and the City bus tour that travels to all the sites made famous on the set.
For many women, taking a photo on these steps is just as important as having a picture in front of the Statue of Liberty.
Personally, I'd want to check out the Devil Wears Prada set. Add Gossip Girl to that list too -- where all the high life, glamour and chic partying goes on.
Hollywood Inspired Tourism
Sex & The City Pilgrimages & More
Trend Themes
1. Film-inspired Tourism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive experiences and tours based on popular movies and TV shows, capitalizing on the desire for fans to visit iconic filming locations.
2. Pop Culture Sightseeing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing unique itineraries and guided tours that cater to fans' interests in visiting locations associated with their favorite celebrities, movies, and TV shows.
3. Nostalgia Tourism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating curated experiences that tap into nostalgia, allowing tourists to relive iconic moments from their favorite shows and films.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging digital platforms and augmented reality technology to enhance the tourism experience, providing visitors with interactive and immersive encounters with film and TV locations.
2. Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with tourism companies to develop branded experiences and merchandise based on popular films and TV shows, expanding the entertainment industry's reach into the tourism sector.
3. Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating themed accommodations and hospitality experiences inspired by iconic film and TV locations, offering guests a unique and memorable stay.