The Mezziogiorno Region Tourism

Question 1

Problems with tourism in the region

Answer 1

13% of tourists who visit Italy visit the area
Italian tourist board spends most of its budget on offices and staff leaving 2% to prone country’s attractions
In 1970 Italy was number1 for tourists now number 5 (SP, FR,USA,CH)
Negative image due to organised crime

Question 2

Problems with transport

Answer 2

Terrain a struggle with mountains (tunnels)
No road to Sicily
Earthquakes damage transport links
High speed trains have not reached the region

Question 3

Factors attract tourists to the region

Answer 3

Climate with sunny weather and high temperatures
Has archeological treasures from Roman time Eg Pompeii
Landscape very attractive Amalfi coast, Sorrento. Beauty of Bay of Naples and isle of Capri
Transport good moterways from Europe and cheap flights
Food is very attractive vegetables, fruit, pizza, pasta and wine