Tourism Flashcards
Why did Blackpool grow?
People wanted to get away from cities
Factory workers could increasingly afford it
Railways made it easier
Why did Blackpool begin declining as a resort?
People wanted sunny holidays
Package holidays more available and cheaper
How did Blackpool try to slow the decline?
Tried to become a supercasino
Promoted itself as a shopping and conference centre
Became popular for hen and stag parties
In 2010 the council purchased the winter gardens and has embarked on refurbishments
Problems in the Lake District
Towns like Bowness-on-Windemere cannot cope with the huge volume of traffic – 89% of visitors come by car. Parking is limited and so some end up parking on grass verges.
Honeypot sites – areas such as the path at Whiteless Pike suffer from serious footpath erosion and other areas spoilt by litter.
Pressure on property – 20% of properties are second homes or holiday lets – dries up prices for local people.
Environmental issues – risk of wash from water vehicles eroding coast and fuel spills.
Solutions to the Lake District problems
New car park at Braithwaite Fold but still not enough.
More public transport.
Dual carriageways built around the edge of the area.
Verges fenced off.
Whiteless Pike path repaired with technique that cost £1000 per metre.
Litter bins put up with signs encouraging people to be responsible.
Little has been done – could build more houses but don’t want to ruin scenery.
Windemere has a speed limit of 18mph and the lake is zoned so that damage is limited.
Advantages of tourism in Jamaica
1.9 million visitors in 2010 meaning tourism is the country’s second biggest earner – pays for education, healthcare etc so helps development
Provides employment for 262,000 people as well as those in other areas such as food suppliers.
Creates infrastructure
Disadvantages of tourism in Jamaica
Work often seasonal.
TNCs such as Thomas Cook take a lot of the profits – economic leakage.
Paid low wages.
Takes away land from farmers
Locals cant afford to use infrastructures
Solutions to tourism in Jamaica
One solution to the disadvantages is community tourism where visitors stay with local people in bed and breakfast accommodation. This creates dialogue between locals and tourists and encourages tourists to use local businesses. It also reduces economic leakage.
Ecotourism is also begin explored in areas such as the Blue Mountains. This keeps pressure off of the environment.
Attractions in Antarctica
Attractions of visiting Antarctica include walking, kayaking, skiing, climbing, scuba diving and helicopter flights as well as enjoying the unique scenery and wildlife.
Problems of tourism in Antarctica
Penguins and seals can be disturbed and may abandon young.
Oil spills can be a hazard
Tourists may bring seeds from elsewhere on their clothing.
Honeypot sites
Solutions to problems with tourism in Antarctica
Visitors cannot visit SSSIs such as Bird Island
All tour operators are part of the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO)
Benefits of ecotourism in the Galapagos
Galapagos conservation trust receives approximately £25 from each tourist
90% National Parks
10-16 people per boat
Visitors given information on how to prevent damage
Local people get jobs
