Tourism and the UK Economy

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A Levels (GCSE) Geography Fichas sobre Tourism and the UK Economy, creado por beth2384 el 08/06/2013.
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What rank is the UK in terms of visitor numbers? 6th
UK estimated worth of tourism in 2007? £65 billion
In 2007, how many overseas visitors came to the UK? 30 million +
In 2007, the overseas visitors to the UK spend? £20 billion
When did the balance between UK and overseas holidays for British people change? late 1990s
What is tourism to the UK? one of its key long-term growth sectors
What is wrong with tourism? (2 things) lacks stability, tourist numbers go up and down
Surveys show that ___% of ________ tourists spend at least ___ of their stay in ________ 50, overseas, 1/2, London
What are the three main attractions for tourists? mountains, cities, coastal resorts
Name 5 'must-see' tourist sites in London Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, The London Eye, The Tower of London, Houses of Parliament
EXTERNAL FACTOR= something unrelated to tourism that affects tourist numbers
Name 5 external factors that could affect tourist numbers economy, currency exchange rates, political unrest, wars, terrorism
What would happen if there's a weak £ and strong $ less American visitors
What would happen to tourist numbers if there was a terrorist bomb attack less visitors- people fearful
What happens to tourist numbers if there's rising unemployment? People are afraid to spend
What would happen to tourist numbers if there's good publicity about the UK? Visitor numbers would increase
NATIONAL PARK= an area of natural beauty and relatively wild countryside
What are the 2 aims of National Parks? 1 to preserve + enhance an area's natural beauty 2 to promote people's enjoyment of the countryside
Name 3 management tasks in National Parks? conservation work, controlling building, providing accessibility and facilities for tourists
______ are important in a _____ park rules, national
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