Impact of External Factors

Question 1

What are the external factors which have a impact on visitor numbers to the UK?

Answer 1

• Terrorism

- Exchange rates and the banking crisis

Question 2

How is Terrorism a external factor?

Answer 2

• Through the destruction of the World Trade Centre in New York in 2001, which had a huge impact on travel.

Question 3

What changes did the USA and UK make?

Answer 3

• USA stepped up security overnight which the UK and Europe did as well

Question 4

What has happened to people’s thoughts on safety?

Answer 4

• Subsequent attacks such as in London have also negatively impacted on tourist perception of the safety of the UK as a holiday destination

Question 5

What has happened to exchange rates?

Answer 5

• Currency exchange rates control value for money for tourists on holiday. Weak pound made holidaying in Uk more expensive