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UK Tourism Case Study- Blackpool
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- 1What order does the Butler Model go in?Exploration, Involvement, Development, Consolidation, Stagnation, Rejuvenation OR Decline.
- 2Describe the exploration of Blackpool.-1735 Blackpool's first guest house was opened
- People came because of the scenery
-The area was clean and beaches were unspoiled. - 3What years did involvement begin in Blackpool?1840 and 1846
- 4Describe the involvement.-First railway was open
-Thousands visited when the railway line extended
- Growth in accommodation - 5In terms of development, what happened from 1856-1870?The Promenade was built and the North Pier opened.
- 6Describe the development?-Huge growth in the number of tourists
-Many works found jobs in building and construction
-Big hotels, apartments and B&B - 7During the consolidation in 1872, how many people visited Blackpool?850,000
- 8When was Blackpool Tower built and what did it have?1891-1894 and had a circus and ballroom
- 9In 1975 what motorway opened and how many stations opened?M55 and 3 stations
- 10Describe the Decline.Decline: Dropped from 16 million to 10.5 million; older hotels look dirty and bars and cafes closed down.
- 11How have they rejuvenated the areas and what is the impact?2003: 2.2 billionGBP invested and 7 million more visitors a year
2004: million visitors.
older hotels demolished and facilities are being improved.
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