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Flashcards in Blackpool Deck (7)
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1
Q

Describe Blackpool

A
  • Blackpool is an iconic tourist resort whose coastal resort location is the main reason for its initial development as a tourist resort
2
Q

Why do people go to Blackpool?

A
  • The Pleasure Beach is a theme park which is the UK’s visited tourist attraction
  • Blackpool Illumations - A spectacular light show running since 1879 during the Autumn months to prolong the tourist season
3
Q

What happened to tourist numbers in Blackpool?

A
  • they have declined
4
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Why has Blackpool suffered a decline in tourist numbers? (1)

A
  • Foreign travel to the Mediterranean grew in popularity in the 1960s and 70s
  • More reliable hot sunny and dry weather
5
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What negative effects have resulted from decline in tourism in Blackpool?

A
  • Blackpool is relying on tourism.

- Many bed and breakfasts have become very run down, being not fully booked, during the 90’s

6
Q

How has the negative multiplier effect had an impact on Blackpool?

A
  • As there is so much unemployment
7
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What is the impact on the economy?

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  • Children are growing up in poverty
  • Less money in pockets in terms of expendable incom
  • Less money in the local economy to invest in better facilities