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The travel and tourism industry in the UK during the period 1997 to 2000 was thriving; stable government, increased employment and disposable income led to growth across all sectors. However, the industry suffered a downturn in 2001. ...
It was reported that in the first two weeks after the attack, the tourism sector suffered revenue loses ranging from 60% to 100%, and in the first three months restaurants reported that business had declined by as much as 70%.
The loss of trust in the airline companies and the fear of a terrorist attack, has forced UK travellers to holiday at home. ... Figures show an increase in spending by UK residents on overnight stays for the first time in two years, although it is only by £0. ...
Spending by UK residents(Overnight stays) Year £Billion
2002 26. ... 1
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Although more UK residents are holidaying at home, the loss of foreign visitors and spenders are taking a bigger affect, as overall they were the bigger spenders. ... 8 billion, the UK witnessed a drop in spending in 2001 by a total of £1. ...
The decrease in spending has taken a severe toll of the number of people employed in the tourist industry. ...
Employment
In June 2002, it was estimated that 2,127,200 employees worked in tourism related industry in Great Britain. ... This is why the industry is considered one of the largest in the world, competing with both the motor and oil industry. ...
Employment, which supports the tourism industry, is wider then one actually realises. It is split into different sectors, each sector playing an individual role to increase the variety and quality of different facilities available to both domestic and over seas visitors, such as:
· Hotels and other tourist accommodation
· Restaurants, café’s
· Bars, public houses and nightclubs
· Travel agencies & tour operators
· Libraries/museums and other cultural activities
YearOf Employment Hotel and other Tourist Accommodation Restaurants, Café’s Bars, Public Houses And Nightclubs Travel Agencies And Tour Operators Libraries and other Cultural Activities
1999 1566.
Approximate Word count = 1405
Approximate Pages = 5.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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