Management Strategies Are Key To UK Tourist Resorts Flashcards

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How has holidays changed between 1950-1996

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Holidays have stayed relatively the steady, abroad increased 10-fold, 1950-74 increased, and 1974-96 decreased

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What are the contributions of tourism to economy

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£114 billion to economy 8.2% GDP, employs 1.3 million

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Give 3 DIRECT contributions of tourism

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Tour guide, hotel staff, restaurant owner

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Give 3 INDIRECT contributions of tourism

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Binman (tidy litter), Public gardener (keep parks tidy), Construction worker (builds infrastructure)

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Which are the 3 largest overseas visitors to the UK

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USA (3.6 mil), France (3.4 mil), Germany (3.4 mil)

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Give some POSITIVE factors that influence number of tourists

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Exchange rate (weak £ vs €), Economic boom (more go on holiday), Major international event (olympics)

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Give some NEGATIVE factors that influence number of tourists

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Currency (strong £ vs €), Security (terrorist attack), Recession (less go on holiday)

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