World Tourism Day 2026 special: These 5 locations became fan pilgrimage after iconic movies - Full details here
As the travel industry embraces “set-jetting,” the trend of travelling to locations featured in movies and TV shows, some spots have evolved into permanent shrines for die-hard fans.
World Tourism Day 2026 celebrates the power of film and television in shaping global travel trends. Five destinations stood out as becoming pilgrimage sites for fans after being featured in iconic movies. Pangong Lake in India, with its crystal-clear waters, became a hit after the movie 3 Idiots. New Zealand's Middle-earth, as seen in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, drew Tolkien fans to its rolling hills, Fiordland mountains, and Queenstown.
Manali in the Indian Himalayas became a symbol of adventure and youth travel after the film Qayamat Se Yaaro. Spanish culture thrived as seen in the movie La La Land, inspiring visitors to explore La Tomatina, Costa Brava, and Pamplona. The modern romance story in Paris, as depicted in the Netflix series, led fans to visit the Latin Quarter, Gabriel's restaurant, and local bakeries.
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