URBAN TOURISM

March 10th 2004

What is Urban Tourism?

• Tourism that occurs in cities and towns

• Uses primary resources to attract visitors

• Has large numbers of secondary resources

• Offers unique attractions• Mainly cultural or historical

Trends

• Foot and Mouth in the UK – increase in Urban Tourism

• Sept 11 – fall in international tourism and tourist to NY

• Cheap flights and weekend deals – increase in short haul city breaks

Case StudyLondon• Has national and international links• Huge numbers of tourist

attractions• Multicultural• Dense tourist attractions• Major centre for business tourism

Advantages

– Urban renewal– Increased spending in area– More Jobs– Improved amenities– Increased Economic status

Disadvantages

– Competition for land– Increased housing prices– Skills become obsolete– Damage to the area– Residents don’t benefit from tourism– Increased pollution– Increased congestion

Top Urban Attractions - UK

• Buckingham Palace• Windsor Castle• Westminster Abbey• York Minster• Tower of London• Well’s Cathedral• Bath Spas

Top Urban Attractions - Europe• The Louvre – Paris• The Eiffel Tower – Paris• Tower of Pisa – Italy• The Coliseum – Rome• Guggenheim – Spain• Red Square - Russia