Five locations become fan pilgrimages after iconic movies
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World Tourism Day 2026 highlights the trend of set-jetting where iconic movies and shows drive tourism to specific filming locations.
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- Cinema has transformed various global destinations into popular tourism spots by featuring them in hit films and television shows.
- Travelers increasingly visit sites like Pangong Lake in India, Hobbiton in New Zealand, and various spots in Spain and France to recreate iconic scenes.
- World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27 to recognize the cultural and economic importance of the travel industry.
- This year's official event is hosted in El Salvador with a theme focused on digital agendas and artificial intelligence in tourism.
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NamedIndia · New Zealand · Spain · France · El Salvador · Buñol · Costa Brava · Himachal Pradesh · Manali · Pamplona · Pangong Lake · Paris · Arshdeep Kaur · United Nations World Tourism Organisation
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