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The Production Of Ek Tha Tiger: A Marriage Of Convenience Between Bollywood And The Irish Film And Tourist Industries, Giovanna Rampazzo
The Production Of Ek Tha Tiger: A Marriage Of Convenience Between Bollywood And The Irish Film And Tourist Industries, Giovanna Rampazzo
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This article examines a collaboration between the Irish and Hindi film industries, adopting the production of Kabir Khan’s Ek Tha Tiger (2012) in Dublin as a case study. It critically narrates the arc of the film’s production, foregrounding the intersecting concerns of Yash Raj Films and Irish creative and cultural institutions. Ek Tha Tiger represents Ireland through constructed idyllic images which proved to be successful in attracting tourists. Tracing the links between the production of the film and the promotion of tourism to Ireland, this article explains how the film was used to construct a ‘tourist gaze’ for audiences in …
Tour Guides And The Mediation Of Difficult Memories: The Case Of Dublin Castle, Ireland, Bernadette Quinn, Theresa Ryan
Tour Guides And The Mediation Of Difficult Memories: The Case Of Dublin Castle, Ireland, Bernadette Quinn, Theresa Ryan
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This research seeks to furthering understandings of how Tour Guides interpret memories at heritage sites when the memories at issue are difficult yet subtle and not always apparent to tourists. Specifically, it explores how Dublin Castle, formerly the seat of British rule in Ireland, is captured in narratives presented to tourists that often include Britons. Representing the site is made challenging because some visitors have little knowledge of the site's history, while others are well informed and hold strong political views. The findings show that Guides select largely depoliticized narratives, strongly influenced by their personal interests and experiences. Some hint …
‘Resurrecting Harry Clarke’: Breathing Life Into Stained Glass Tourism In Ireland, Tony Kiely
‘Resurrecting Harry Clarke’: Breathing Life Into Stained Glass Tourism In Ireland, Tony Kiely
International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage
Internationally, the exponential demand for ‘cultural/heritage’ tourism is increasingly being viewed by tourism stakeholders as an opportunity for value adding revenue generation, wherein both specialist and ‘media programmed’ tourists can seek out designated cultural attractions to satisfy their respective quests for authentic, and/or emotionally charged experiences. Indeed, this international ‘demand’ re-alignment is exemplified in the growth of churches and cathedrals who openly promote their artistic content as ‘must see attractions’. However, despite such utilitarian attractiveness, one wonders if the counter-influences of indifference, protectionism, or fear of heritage commodification, might act to scupper an opportunity to re-envision Harry Clarke’s iconic stained …
An Economic Assessment Of The Tourism Industry In The Tralee Area And Possible Future Development, Patrick M. Mcelligott
An Economic Assessment Of The Tourism Industry In The Tralee Area And Possible Future Development, Patrick M. Mcelligott
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This study has been carried out at a time when Tralee is trying to develop a viable tourism industry and aims at analysing the impact of this process. It studies Tralee s transition over the last decade from being a commercial town to becoming a recognised tourist destination. The present state of the local tourism product is portrayed and fixture courses of action suggested. This analysis is conducted utilising the views of tourists, tourism operators in the town and current industry thinking. Relevant hterature is examined and questionnaire surveys of tourists and accommodation providers were administered and their results investigated. …
Bartenders Association Of Ireland - A History, James Peter Murphy
Bartenders Association Of Ireland - A History, James Peter Murphy
Books/Book Chapters
This publication is a chronology of the Bartenders Association of Ireland, An Cumann Tabhairnithe Eireann (BAI). The BAI evolved from the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild (UKBG) formed in 1934. The book deals with the many physiological, economic, social changes and technological developments in the beverage industry since 1948, it documents the introduction of cocktails and various beverages in Ireland during those years, provides an insight into social history and includes a pictorial record of the past half-century.
This book was reviewed in various trade publications and journals over the years, for example: Crean T & O'Connor E (2000) 'Saochar 25 …
Irish Travel, Vol 27 (1951-52), Irish Travel Association
Irish Travel, Vol 27 (1951-52), Irish Travel Association
Journals and Periodicals
No abstract provided.
Irish Travel, Vol 18 (1942-43), Irish Tourist Association
Irish Travel, Vol 18 (1942-43), Irish Tourist Association
Journals and Periodicals
No abstract provided.
Irish Travel, Vol. 12 (1936-37), Irish Tourist Association
Irish Travel, Vol. 12 (1936-37), Irish Tourist Association
Journals and Periodicals
No abstract provided.
Irish Travel, Vol. 11 (1935-36), Irish Tourist Association
Irish Travel, Vol. 11 (1935-36), Irish Tourist Association
Journals and Periodicals
No abstract provided.
Irish Travel, Vol. 09 (1933-34), Irish Tourist Association
Irish Travel, Vol. 09 (1933-34), Irish Tourist Association
Journals and Periodicals
No abstract provided.
Irish Travel, Vol. 06 (1930-31), Irish Tourist Association
Irish Travel, Vol. 06 (1930-31), Irish Tourist Association
Journals and Periodicals
No abstract provided.
Irish Travel, Vol. 03 (1927-28), Irish Tourist Association
Irish Travel, Vol. 03 (1927-28), Irish Tourist Association
Journals and Periodicals
No abstract provided.