UK Government Controls Tourism Industry
Year 11 Geography Understanding Government's Role in Tourism Management
Why Does Government Get Involved in Tourism?
Economic benefits - jobs and revenue Protecting public safety and health Managing environmental impacts Maintaining national security Ensuring quality standards
Key Areas of Government Control
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Border Security Video: How It Works
Watch how border controls protect UK tourism Notice passport checks and security screening Observe technology used at entry points Think about why these measures are necessary
Passport Control in Action
Video shows real passport checking process Border officers verify identity and documents Technology helps detect fake passports Keeps UK borders secure from illegal entry
Health and Safety: Protecting Tourists
Food hygiene regulations in restaurants Safety standards for attractions and rides Accommodation quality standards Emergency evacuation procedures First aid requirements at tourist sites
Think-Pair-Share: Visa Policies
Why do governments require visas for some tourists? What are the benefits of visa requirements? What are the disadvantages for tourists and the tourism industry? How might Brexit have affected UK visa policies?
Case Study: UK Visa Policies and Tourism
Brexit ended free movement for EU citizens to UK EU visitors now need passports, not just ID cards Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system launched 2024 ETA costs £10, valid for 2 years Tourism from EU countries dropped 15% post-Brexit Longer queues at UK borders affect visitor experience
Case Study: Security and Border Control
2017 London Bridge attack led to increased security measures More police patrols at tourist attractions like Tower Bridge Longer queues at airports with enhanced screening procedures Visible security barriers installed around popular landmarks Tourist confidence initially dropped but recovered within months Balance needed between safety and tourist experience
Case Study: Infrastructure Development for Tourism
Heathrow Airport expansion - increased passenger capacity for international visitors HS2 railway project - faster connections between major UK cities Improved transport links reduce travel times for tourists Government invests billions to boost tourism economy Better infrastructure attracts more international events and conferences
Case Study: Lake District National Park
Established 1951 - protects 2,362 square kilometres 15 million visitors annually create environmental pressure Zoning system: quiet areas vs tourist hotspots Speed limits on lakes protect wildlife habitats Planning permission required for new tourism developments Footpath management prevents erosion from hikers
Role Play: Government Decision Makers
Estimated Time: 20 minutes for group discussion and 10 minutes for class presentations. Group 1: Health & Safety Regulators Group 2: Visa Policy Analysts Group 3: Security & Border Control Group 4: Infrastructure Development Team Each group receives a scenario to solve Present your decisions to the class
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