Liverpool Case Study(changing Places)

Question 1

Why did Liverpool suffer during ww2 ?

Answer 1

Major dock (Albert dock)

Heavily bombed city due to trade and transport links and being home to major dock

Question 2

What was Liverpool awarded in 2008 ?

Answer 2

European Capital of culture

Question 3

What reputation did Liverpool had in the late 20th century ?

Answer 3

Reputation of political instability and strikes

Question 4

What are some facts about the paradise project

Answer 4

13 million visitors in the first year

40% of retailer were new to Liverpool

Regenerated 42 acres of unused land

Question 5

List some facts about Albert dock

Answer 5

Opened in 1846- used for transport and international trade

Became too small for modern ships

Containerisation caused for this area to become unused and derelict

This was regenerated into modern leisure and retail area ( increase of 100,00 visitors per week)

Question 6

What is the trend of the population of Liverpool ?

Answer 6

Small spike in 1840s

Gradual increase in 1900s

Peak in 1950s

Question 7

How many visitors were there to the Liverpool City Region in 2012?

Answer 7

57 million

This figure highlights the popularity of the Liverpool City Region as a tourist destination.

Question 8

What was the worth of the visitor economy in the Liverpool City Region in 2012?

Answer 8

£3.4 billion

This indicates the significant economic impact of tourism in the region.

Question 9

Approximately how many jobs were supported by visitor spend in 2012?

Answer 9

45,900 jobs

This shows the direct employment benefits of the visitor economy.

Question 10

Where does Liverpool rank among UK towns or cities visited by overseas visitors?

Answer 10

5th

Liverpool is one of the top destinations for international tourists.

Question 11

Name one of the five attractions that drew in over half a million visitors in 2012.

Answer 11

Museum of Liverpool

Other attractions include Tate Liverpool, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Mersey Ferries, and World Museum Liverpool.

Question 12

What was the average hotel room occupancy in Liverpool in 2013?

Answer 12

71%

This reflects a 2% increase from 2012.

Question 13

How many hotel rooms were sold in Liverpool City Centre in 2013?

Answer 13

Over 1.3 million

This statistic emphasizes the demand for accommodation in the area.

Question 14

How many passengers passed through Liverpool John Lennon Airport in 2012?

Answer 14

4,461,443 passengers

This indicates the airport’s role in facilitating travel to and from the region.

Question 15

How many passengers arrived or departed the City Region on ferry routes in 2012?

Answer 15

600,000 passengers

This showcases the importance of ferry services in the region’s transport network.

Question 16

What was the footfall recorded at Liverpool One in 2013?

Answer 16

Over 26 million people

This represents a 5% increase compared to 2012.