Tourism in Blackpool Flashcards
1
Q
Location?
A
Lancashire coast in north-west England.
2
Q
When did it become popular?
A
Major tourist centre in 19th century for factory workers.
3
Q
When did it grow?
A
1900s and 1950s as tourists could take trains.
4
Q
What couldn’t it compete with?
A
Package holidays.
5
Q
Who does it rely on for tourists?
A
Day trippers and stag/hen parties.
6
Q
What did it apply for?
A
The home of the UK’s super casino.
7
Q
How did it apply to get the supercasino?
A
The Blackpool Masterplan spent millions on improving its town image by upgrading hotels, building indoor leisure centres and increasing parking.
8
Q
Did they get the supercasino?
A
Blackpool came third, losing out on the potential of £2 billion investment.
9
Q
How is tourism now?
A
Decline is continuing but more slowly.
