1. URBAN TOURISM March 10 th 2004

2. 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

3. 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

4. Case Study London Has national and international links Huge numbers of tourist attractions Multicultural Dense tourist attractions Major centre for business tourism

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

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

7. Top Urban Attractions - UK Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle Westminster Abbey York Minster Tower of London Well’s Cathedral Bath Spas

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