Blackpool

Question 1

Describe Blackpool

Answer 1

• Blackpool is an iconic tourist resort whose coastal resort location is the main reason for its initial development as a tourist resort

Question 2

Why do people go to Blackpool?

Answer 2

• The Pleasure Beach is a theme park which is the UK’s visited tourist attraction
• Blackpool Illumations - A spectacular light show running since 1879 during the Autumn months to prolong the tourist season

Question 3

What happened to tourist numbers in Blackpool?

Answer 3

• they have declined

Question 4

Why has Blackpool suffered a decline in tourist numbers? (1)

Answer 4

• Foreign travel to the Mediterranean grew in popularity in the 1960s and 70s
• More reliable hot sunny and dry weather

Question 5

What negative effects have resulted from decline in tourism in Blackpool?

Answer 5

• Blackpool is relying on tourism.

- Many bed and breakfasts have become very run down, being not fully booked, during the 90’s

Question 6

How has the negative multiplier effect had an impact on Blackpool?

Answer 6

• As there is so much unemployment

Question 7

What is the impact on the economy?

Answer 7

• Children are growing up in poverty
• Less money in pockets in terms of expendable incom
• Less money in the local economy to invest in better facilities