‘Da Vinci Code’ tourism boost - Eurostar to Partner with Film Company
2006 is going to see a new wave of set jetting, as it is expect that there will be a tremendous amount of people traveling to see the locations the movie “Da Vinci Code” was filmed in. So much travel is expected between the England and France, Eurostar is a major partner with “Da Vinci Code”.
Revealing its status as a global partner of the blockbuster film, due for release in May, Eurostar said it would work with the tourist industry in England, France and Scotland to promote travel between Britain and France.
“Eurostar will work with VisitBritain, Visit London, VisitScotland, as well as Maison de la France, to encourage tourists to take their own Da Vinci Code trail and follow in the footsteps of the books hero Robert Langdon, played by Tom Hanks in the film,” Eurostar said in a statement.
The Da Vinci Code delves into a series of high-profile murders behind a Vatican plot to conceal the true meaning of the Holy Grail. Much of the action takes place in London and Paris.
“The Da Vinci Code has had a major impact on the numbers choosing to travel with Eurostar to London and Paris and so it makes sense for us to be at the heart of the film release of 2006,” said Paul Charles, director of communications at Eurostar. via USATODAY.com
March 13th, 2006 at 8:51 am
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