UK Tourism

Question 1

Tourism makes a big what?

Answer 1

Contribution to the UK economy.

Question 2

How many overseas visitors where there in 2008 to Britain?

Answer 2

32 million.

Question 3

Why is the UK a popular tourist destination?

Answer 3

Because of its countryside, historic land marks, famous cathedrals/churches, castles and palaces.

Question 4

Name a famous historic landmark in the Uk?

Answer 4

Big Ben.

Stonehenge.

Question 5

Name a famous cathedral in the UK?

Answer 5

St Paul’s cathedral.

Question 6

Name a famous castle and palace in the UK?

Answer 6

Edinburgh castle.

Buckingham Palace.

Question 7

Why is London popular?

Answer 7

From its museums.
Theatres.
Shopping.

Question 8

What is the destination for half the visitors in the UK?

Answer 8

London.

Question 9

In 2007, how much did tourism contribute to the economy of the UK?

Answer 9

£114 billion.

Employed 1.4 million people.

Question 10

How can weather affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

Answer 10

Bad weather can discourage tourists.

Question 11

Weather wise what happened in 2007?

Answer 11

A really wet summer was blamed for a drop in the number of overseas visitors.

Question 12

How can world economy affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

Answer 12

In times of recession people tend to cut back on luxuries like holidays.
UK citizens choose to holiday in the UK.

Question 13

How can exchange rate affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

Answer 13

The value of the pound compared with other currencies affects the number of tourists.
If its low - UK cheaper to visit.

Question 14

How can terrorism and conflict affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

Answer 14

Wars and terrorist threats mean people are less likely to visit affected areas/

Question 15

When did tourism fall sharply in the UK?

Answer 15

After the London bombings on the 7th of July 2005.

Question 16

How can major events affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

Answer 16

Big events can attract huge numbers of tourists.

Question 17

Give an example when a huge event attracted visitors?

Answer 17

Liverpool was European Capital of Culture in 2008.

3.5 million people visited that hadn’t been before.

Question 18

What cycle shows how visitor numbers change?

Answer 18

The Tourist Area Life Cycle Model.

Question 19

How many stages is there in The Tourist Area Life Cycle Model?

Answer 19

6.

Question 20

Name 5 factors which affect the number of tourists visiting the UK?

Answer 20

Weather.
World economy.
Exchange rate.
Terrorism/conflict.
Major events.