UK tourism

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UK tourism -

In 2007 tourism contributed £114 billion to the country

In 2007 tourism employed over 1.4 million people in the UK

In 2008 there were 32 million overseas visitors to the UK

London i particularly popular for its museums,theaters and shopping - receives half of all visitors to the UK

UK is popular because of its countryside, historic landmarks, famous churches,castles and palaces

External factors affecting UK tourism industry -

Bad weather - discourage tourists

Major events - attract huge numbers of people

World economy - in times of recession, people tend to cut back on luxuries

Exchange rates - value of currency affects how many tourists come. If the £ is lower, it's cheaper

Terrorism and conflict - less people are prepared to visit affected areas.