Skift Take
The Lord of the Rings film trilogy launched the modern age of NZ tourism. The nation is looking for a repeat with its celluloid prequel “The Hobbit.”
First Free Story (1 of 3)
Join Skift ProMore travel executives get their mission-critical industry news from Skift than any other source on the planet.
Tell me moreAlready a member? Sign in here
For the fans of Tolkien who wish they could visit Middle-earth, New Zealand is, in many regards, the closest they will get. Certainly the Lord of the Rings movies created a huge boost to New Zealand tourism; it would be fascinating to know how many …
Tags: movies
