Two ways of creating film tourism destinations:  Case study of Sandomierz and Lodz (Poland)

Andrzej Stasiak

doi:10.12775/bgss-2026-0036

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Andrzej Stasiak https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6964-3408

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https://doi.org/10.12775/bgss-2026-0036

Keywords

film tourism, film-induced tourism, movie tourism, film tourism destinations, tourist product – area, Lodz, Sandomierz

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to identify the ways in which film tourism destinations emerge and the methods for making them more permanent. This study adopts a case-study approach. The author selected two Polish cities that are commonly associated with films: Sandomierz and Lodz (Łódź). One is an established film tourism destination, while the other is a potential, developing one. Together, they provide a strong example of various phenomena connected to film-inspired tourism. The analysis drew on a wide range of sources (academic papers, research reports, inquiries at film institutions, interviews with experts, field inspections, and observations). The obtained results allowed the author to formulate some general conclusions: 1. Film tourism destinations may emerge in a revolutionary or evolutionary way; 2. It is possible to plan the creation of a branded product of the given area based on the cinematographic heritage, also before the film premiere ...

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