The Seminal was conducted in Bhutan for Promoting tourism through
films in Thimphu.
Films and documentaries play a pivotal role in promoting tourism.
The role of film and documentaries in promoting regional tourism has been
widely recognized in tourism literature that destination image greatly
influences tourist destination choice.
The role of film and documentaries in promoting regional
tourism has been widely recognized in tourism literature that destination image
greatly influences tourist destination choice.“Every tour operator has a
website with captivating images and promo- videos on Bhutanese culture, dress,
landscape, people and our landmarks. There are hundreds of books, brochures,
flyers, magazines, blogs, etc. Many documentaries Bhutan made by Bhutanese and
Non- Bhutanese are in the international circuits,” said a participant Tourists
who visit our country will spread the information by word of mouth. A move towards
Film-Induced-Tourism will not be too early even if ambitious, another
participant pointed out.
The seminar was attended by SAARC information Centre, Bangladesh and other representatives from
Government, Bhutanese film industry, media and representative from Tourism Council of Bhutan.
Government, Bhutanese film industry, media and representative from Tourism Council of Bhutan.
