The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is launching a new movie-tourism video series called «Go Vacation on Location» in partnership with Expedia, designed to spotlight the city's most visitor-friendly filming locations. The series will be hosted by real Hollywood location managers, who will guide tourists and film fans around Los Angeles and show them where some of their favorite screen moments were made.
Location scouts and managers are among the most influential yet least visible figures in film production. They are responsible for finding and securing the real-world places that end up on screen, from iconic landmarks to quiet neighborhood streets. «Go Vacation on Location» puts them in front of the camera, turning their professional expertise into a travel guide for viewers who want to experience the city through the lens of the movies.
The partnership pairs the LA Tourism board, the city's official destination marketing organization, with Expedia, one of the largest online travel platforms. The collaboration reflects a growing interest in movie tourism, a niche in which travelers plan trips around the locations of films and television shows they love. By working with Expedia, the series aims to convert that interest into actual bookings and visits to Los Angeles.
The videos are expected to feature a mix of well-known filming spots and lesser-known locations that have appeared in Hollywood productions. Each episode will be led by a location manager who worked on the projects filmed there, giving viewers an insider's perspective on how the city doubles as a backdrop for countless stories. The series is aimed at both tourists planning a trip and film fans who want a deeper connection to the entertainment they consume.
Los Angeles has long been the center of the American film industry, and its streets, beaches, and landmarks have appeared in thousands of productions. Movie tourism has become a meaningful part of the city's visitor economy, with fans seeking out famous addresses, studios, and filming sites. The new series leans into that appeal by presenting the city as a living set, with professional guides who know exactly where the cameras have rolled.
The launch comes as travel and entertainment continue to intersect in new ways. Streaming platforms, social media, and fan communities have made audiences more curious about where their favorite scenes were shot, and destinations have responded by packaging themselves as film-friendly experiences. «Go Vacation on Location» fits that trend by combining practical travel information with behind-the-scenes access that only industry professionals can provide.
For Expedia, the series offers a way to reach travelers who are inspired by pop culture and looking for curated recommendations. For the LA Tourism board, it is a chance to promote the city's film heritage while driving interest in local neighborhoods that might otherwise be overlooked by visitors. The videos are positioned to serve as both entertainment and a planning tool for anyone hoping to walk the same streets as their favorite characters.
The series will be available through Expedia's platforms, with the location managers serving as hosts throughout. Further details about episode release dates and specific locations have not been announced. The project represents one of the more direct collaborations between a tourism authority and a major travel company in the movie-tourism space, and it signals that Los Angeles intends to keep capitalizing on its status as the world's entertainment capital.