Blackpool: UK Costal Resort Impact Of Large Nunber Of Tourists Keep On Insuring Numbers Come Flashcards
What year and HOW MANY beaches were cleaned in Blackpool and what status did it receive from the UK?
In 2006 Three beaches cleaned and received The EU Blue Flag Status
How much money was invested into the Blackpool Illuminations and what did this do to the visitor season in Autumn
10Million invested, Extended the visitor season in Autumn
Name some things improved to the transport and vehicle facilities in Blackpool
Increased Car Parking provision and improved transport infrastructure, referb of the trams and completion of the M55 and M6 for better access by car
What is the capacity for events Number
20,000 People
How many new hectares were there and what for?
10.5 hectares of new land of larger beach and promenade with better access to sea front
What were small hotels converted into
Self catering apartments popular with families
What Improved attractions were there?
Blackpool Illuminations, pleasure beach w new rides, such as Red Arrows Skyforce 2015
What was done to the Blackpool Tower?
Taken out of Private Ownership completed a contract with Merlin - invested in the tower with a new observation platform and Dungeon attraction at the base of the tower. Brining in 800,000 tourists a year
How did Blackpool extend their business tourism?
By Providing conference facilities
