Famous film stars could be appearing in Spain and Tenerife again soon.
Spain has turned to Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz to promote its cities as ideal tourist destinations in 2010.
Government officials have made it easier for the Hollywood duo to shoot scenes for their new film Knight and Day in the hope that picturesque shots will encourage tourists to visit the country. With other non-Euro destinations luring in cost-conscious Britons, Spain has suffered particularly badly in the recent downturn, but picturesque scenes in films can often inspire new waves of tourists.
Officials hope that scenes such as the running of the bulls in Cadiz and other shots of Seville could serve to highlight the charm of the southern cities and help boost ever-diminishing tourist numbers.
Cadiz councillor, Bruno Garcia, told local media: “This is part of efforts by the municipality to promote the city, attract film producers and project Cadiz’s tourism image internationally.”
Tenerife has of course been used in the past for western and sci fi films, especially the areas around the volcanic rocks of Teide. and the weather in Tenerife and the Canary Isles naturally helps
