Itally

Question 1

what is the population of rome?

Answer 1

4.3 million / Italy’s largest city.

Question 2

when was Rome established?

Answer 2

8th century BC

Question 3

What is the most popular Italian tourist destination?

Answer 3

Rome

Question 4

How many tourist did Rome receive in 2019? What percent was domestic/ international?

Answer 4

~ 15 million tourists- (1/3 domestic, 2/3 international

Question 5

What is the average night stay per tourist in Rome

Answer 5

2.5 nights

Question 6

What are the two most popular tourist destinations in Rome?

Answer 6

Colosseum + the Vatican Museum

Question 7

What does Cinque Terre translate to?

Answer 7

5 lands

Question 8

What region is Cinque terre located in?

Answer 8

• Located in the Liguria region between the cities of Genoa and Pisa

Question 9

What are some characteristics of Cinque Terre?

Answer 9

Very scenic location (dramatic scenery of the rocky coastline, vineyards & olive groves on terraced hills and unique coastal villages/ UNESCO world heritage

Question 10

When did Cinque Terre first gain popularity?

Answer 10

in the 1970s

Question 11

How many tourists visit Cinque Terre annually?

Answer 11

~3 million

Question 12

What are positive economic impacts of tourism in Rome?

Answer 12

• major source of revenue
• 60% of tourists stay in 4-5 star venues
• restaurant and bar (17.2%) + shopping (20.2%)
• decrease in tourist spending on museums+ galleries (15%) total spending
• tourist tax ($5-10/night) which is determined by type of accomodation
• tourist tax provides ~ $210 million in 2019
• tourist tax is beneficial b/c provides funding for cleaning city + improve public services
• 48,800 jobs available because of tourism

Question 13

What are negative economic impacts of tourism in Rome?

Answer 13

•air bnb has caused competition with hotels
• tourist tax 10%

Question 14

What are positive socio-cultural impacts of tourism in Rome?

Answer 14

• help cultural understanding + battle negative stereotypes

Question 15

What are negative socio-cultural impacts of tourism in Rome?

Answer 15

•infrastructure= poor condition /influx of tourists causes strain of resources e.g. public transport
• tourist coaches congest Rome= major problem
• tourist busses banned from city centre to prevent air + noise pollution
• ~ 6.9 million visited Vat. City —> clusters of major hist. sites
• tourism= focus of fast food chains + restaurants/ mall style shopping —> local businesses not supported
• ++ tourism or s a beaker for petty crimes (2nd worst city for pick pocketers)