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Jun 2023
18m 44s

Tourism: Emily in Paris

Bbc World Service
About this episode

How TV series, films and social media can impact the travel industry.

We are in Paris to explore how the Netflix show Emily in Paris has changed tourism in the city. We also hear from a tour guide in New Zealand who changed his business when the Lord of the Rings film series became more popular.

Presenter / producer: Nina Pasquini Image: Paris; Credit: BBC

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