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1
Q

Tourism makes a big what?

A

Contribution to the UK economy.

2
Q

How many overseas visitors where there in 2008 to Britain?

A

32 million.

3
Q

Why is the UK a popular tourist destination?

A

Because of its countryside, historic land marks, famous cathedrals/churches, castles and palaces.

4
Q

Name a famous historic landmark in the Uk?

A

Big Ben.

Stonehenge.

5
Q

Name a famous cathedral in the UK?

A

St Paul’s cathedral.

6
Q

Name a famous castle and palace in the UK?

A

Edinburgh castle.

Buckingham Palace.

7
Q

Why is London popular?

A

From its museums.
Theatres.
Shopping.

8
Q

What is the destination for half the visitors in the UK?

A

London.

9
Q

In 2007, how much did tourism contribute to the economy of the UK?

A

£114 billion.

Employed 1.4 million people.

10
Q

How can weather affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

A

Bad weather can discourage tourists.

11
Q

Weather wise what happened in 2007?

A

A really wet summer was blamed for a drop in the number of overseas visitors.

12
Q

How can world economy affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

A

In times of recession people tend to cut back on luxuries like holidays.
UK citizens choose to holiday in the UK.

13
Q

How can exchange rate affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

A

The value of the pound compared with other currencies affects the number of tourists.
If its low - UK cheaper to visit.

14
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How can terrorism and conflict affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

A

Wars and terrorist threats mean people are less likely to visit affected areas/

15
Q

When did tourism fall sharply in the UK?

A

After the London bombings on the 7th of July 2005.

16
Q

How can major events affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

A

Big events can attract huge numbers of tourists.

17
Q

Give an example when a huge event attracted visitors?

A

Liverpool was European Capital of Culture in 2008.

3.5 million people visited that hadn’t been before.

18
Q

What cycle shows how visitor numbers change?

A

The Tourist Area Life Cycle Model.

19
Q

How many stages is there in The Tourist Area Life Cycle Model?

A

6.

20
Q

Name 5 factors which affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

A
Weather.
World economy.
Exchange rate.
Terrorism/conflict.
Major events.