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Flashcards in Tourism - [CASE STUDY] Tourism within the UK Deck (8)
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1
Q

Name some of Blackpool’s attractions.

A

Any of the following:

  • Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
  • Illuminations.
  • Blackpool Zoo.
  • Ballroom.
  • Blackpool Tower.
  • Trams.
  • Donkeys.
  • Sea Front.
  • “The Big One”.
  • “Water world”.
2
Q

What were the Social problems?

A

Any of the following:

  • Binge drinking.
  • Noise.
  • Overcrowding and traffic jams on Bank Holidays.
  • Bad reputation.
  • Lots of stag and hen parties.
3
Q

What were the Environmental problems?

A
  • Town becomes run down.
4
Q

What were the Economic problems?

A

Any of the following:

  • Growth of package holidays to Mediterranean resorts.
  • Unemployment out of season.
  • Average occupancy rates <25%.
  • Not a wealthy town.
  • Areas of deprivation.
5
Q

What were the Physical problems?

A

Any of the following:

  • Beach erosion during winter storms.
  • Beach and sea water pollution.
  • Unreliable weather - wet and windy.
6
Q

How were the problems solved?

A

Any of the following:

  • Old buildings knocked down and modernised.
  • Car parks landscaped.
  • Beaches cleaned up and facilities improved.
  • Sand extraction further down coast reduced.
  • Blackpool Illuminations transformed by £10 million investment to keep extending the tourist season into the Autumn.
7
Q

What is the future for Blackpool?

A
  • They placed a bid to house the government’s new super-casino. The dream was shattered as it was awarded to Manchester (Only for it to later be scrapped).
  • North West Regeneration Agency is looking to invest £350 million in the next 10 years to develop Blackpool.
  • Blackpool will have to rely on day trippers and people saying 2-3 nights at best.
  • Competition is increasing.
  • Need to keep up with the times yet still keep tradition. They do already do this, with Blackpool Tower, the first electric tram system, the first electric-lit streets, unique rides and modern sculptures.
  • Need to try and attract people at off-peak times.
8
Q

Provide some additional detail about Blackpool.

A

Any of the following:

  • £81 million spent in 7 years on seafront.
  • Britain’s most visited resort.
  • Kept traditions.
  • Illuminations were meant to be one-time but are now annual.

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