Abstract

This paper analyses the extent to which Louisiana has Louisiana has benefited from film-induced tourism as a result of its financial efforts to lure Hollywood studios to shoot on location in the state. It also underlines the role of film offices, tourist offices and businesses in attracting movie-induced tourists. Louisiana was the pioneer state for film incentives in the USA, and the state continues to spend thousands of million dollars in tax credits. Hence, it embodies the efforts of some American states to construct a local film industry and boost movie-induced tourism.

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