We hope that after we showcase a destination that we inspire our audience to go and visit these unique and amazing places.” “For example, everyone knows that Paris and Rome are incredibly romantic destinations but not everyone knows the beauty and charm of places like Finland, Rioja, Hilton Head, or Nemacolin, Pennsylvania. With 22 seasons and countless destinations under their belts, where in the world will producers take the show go next? “What I have found over the years that my favorite locations to travel to are the places that have yet to be discovered by our audience,” says Woods. "We still get the occasional mention of the show by guests or visitors who recognize the different shot locations,” says Rebecca Hensley, a marketing manager for the resort.Īn early season of The Bachelor took contestants to Rome. Croix, even thought the episode in which it appeared aired five years ago. ![]() The exposure has also had a lasting impact for The Buccaneer resort in St. “It quickly became one of our key growing markets and still remains so today.” market tremendously,” says a representative from The Mulia, a luxury resort in Bali that hosted the show's signature "Fantasy Suite" episode during Season 19. “Since we filmed The Bachelor, we have grown guests from our U.S. It's a hefty investment to be sure, but one that has the potential to pay dividends. "Then, will ask 'How much money is this displacing? A verbal mention is worth XYZ.’ Both sides are trying to pump up that dollar amount.” “I’ll say, ‘I want X number of exterior signage shots and I want this many name mentions ,’” says the PR director. To make up for these losses, properties often negotiate their mentions on the show-as any viewer of reality television will attest. Producers and camera crew film the finale of The Bachelor Season 17 at a resort in Thailand. Do I set up a buffet to feed all those people? And where? In a meeting space? Then I’m losing potential revenue from that meeting space too.” ![]() And if it’s not an all-inclusive, it becomes a logistical and financial nightmare. “They’re also requesting that all the food and beverage for everyone be paid for. ![]() You also have to cover the cost for the camera men and grips and producers, plus all of the back-of-house employees," says the PR director, who asked to remain anonymous. “You’re not just housing the host and the girls and the bachelor. Just how big of an investment are we talking? One PR professional who's worked with ABC estimates that the show typically requires 50 to 70 rooms per night for at least four nights in a row-a request that represents a solid chunk of lost revenue no matter the size of the resort or hotel. “We rely heavily on the support of these partnerships, so it’s an investment on both sides.” So who gets to be the fairy godmother of tourism at ABC, bestowing gifts on locations all around the world? “We have a team of producers who are responsible for the outreach to destinations, tourism boards, hotels, and airlines for partnerships,” says Nicole Woods, an executive producer on the show. Our thoughts are with Vienna during this rough time.Croatia saw an influx of US tourists after appearing on The Bachelorette. I thank you all for your support and prayers but I would appreciate it if at this time everyone can respect my privacy and allow me to grieve." "RIP My Sweet Angels Your mommy will never forget you and I loved you both with my entire heart. "My little angels went to Heaven on Aug 5th and I was rushed into the OR for emergency surgery and was in the ICU for 4 days," Vienna added. I spent the next 2 days in the hospital trying everything to save them." ![]() Unfortunately, that was not the case and that evening my water broke due to the amniotic sacs rupturing. "They said that it did look like it had improved over the last week though. "On Aug 3rd, I went in for an ultra sound bc the Perinatologist notice one of my twins had more fluids than the other which was the first sign of TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome) this is when one twin takes more nutrients than the other," Vienna wrote in the post. In July, she announced said that she was to have two girls. Vienna announced in June that she was expecting. The 31-year-old reality star revealed in a Facebook post over the weekend that she suffered a miscarriage earlier this month while carrying her twins, who were just 18 weeks. Vienna Girardi, the winner of 2010's Bachelor, has suffered a miscarriage.
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