United Kingdom
HTM 2118
Name: Anthony Brenda Chorlatte Liuliu
1. Brief Introdction + History 2. How History Occurred Impact on Culture
3. Impact on Hospitality4. Impact on Tourism5. Impact on people
Project Outline
A Brief Introduction – United KingdomArea: 244,820 km2Main Districts: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland Population: approximately 61.3 millions (2008) Official Language: EnglishCurrency: Pound sterling (GBP) (£)Capital: London in England
Edinburgh in Scotland Cardiff in Wales Belfast in Northern Ireland
The Largest City: London in EnglandMain Religions: mainly Christianity (71%), Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism GDP in 2008: $2.680 trillion The leading income: Service sector (73.0%)
Map of the UK
Year International Tourist Arrivals
2002 24.1 millions ↑
2003 24.7 millions ↑
2004 27.7 millions ↑
2005 29.9 millions ↑
2006 32.7 millions ↑
2007 32.8 millions ↑
2008 31.9 millions ↓
Travel Trends – International Tourist Arrivals
History in UKEmpire of the SUNIndustrial Revolution in 18- 19th century
- Inventions of Technology →became the largest colonial empire
Impact of WWII
- Huge damages →Lost the place as a superpower → led to?
→ The end of colonial governance of the UK
Transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong to Hong Kong1st July, 1997
Political System The constitutional monarchy and Parliament
→ highly democratic
Head of state: Queen Elizabeth II
Head government: Prime Minister, Gordon Brown
Modern UK- Strong World Power
What Occurred in History that impact
culture?
Catholicism Christian JESUS
Main festivals- Christmas
-Easter - Lent
Scots hate the English
Reason Act of Parliament in 1872 decline in writing in Scots. "
Relationship between Scots and English
British Monarchy Royal Costume
A symbol of elegance and nobility
reflect social status upper class people
18th – 19th century: 19th – 20th century:
formal dressing for upper class and business people or special occasions
British Monarchy Royal events • Trooping the Colour • – The Queen’s birthday parade
• Changing the guard at Buckingham Palace
• Guards costume – bright red uniform & bearskin hats with guns
• adore the Royal family • attract a lot of local people and visitors
to watch the royal events
Culture in UK
Most of whom are
Christians.
Religion
Festivals Christmas
Thanksgiving
HARRY POTTER!!!
The most popular fictions in the world….
Music: Beatles & The Smiths
Food: FISH and CHIPS and Afternoon tea
SPORTS: FootballFA cupBarclays Premier League
-most famous clubs:
Manchester United
LiverpoolArsenal Chelsea
The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
help promoting tennis in UKbring tourists in non-competition time
Women’s clothing:
Shift
Stays
Petticoat
stockings
shoes
gown
hat
Lace neck kerchief
stomacher
Lace apron
Silk petticoat
Lace cap
hat
cloakcravat
waistcoat
suit
Stockings or Hose
Trousers
Men’s clothing:
Wigs
-traditional clothing of lawyer and judge to wear wigs when handling cases in the court.
Custom: Wigs
Scottish Dress - Tartan
Cultural Impact on hospitality
Warm, friendly, easygoing
willing to serve all people including strangers
Have big house to invite a group of visitors to stay overnight
B & B( Bed and Breakfast)
Impact on Hosptalilty:
Impact on Hospitality: From the history of
the war in UK a lot of castles.
E.g. Amberley Castle , Traquair Castle
Amberley Castle
Traquair Castle
Impact on Hospitality-most of the theme park in UK, have their own theme park hotels
Food Impact on Hospitality:
Fast Food Culture
Most hotels and restaurants
- fast food in menus
- Attractiveness: lower price than other local food
Impact on Hospitality:
The Beatles Café – eat with Beatles music
Strong culture of sports like football, rugby, tennis, etcsports wear storesconvenient to buy all sports’ items
e.g. JJB Sports, Lillywhites
Enjoy watching different kind of sports competitions-FA cup
-Barclays Premier League - London Olympic in 2012
Impact on Hospitality:
consider about the classproduce a lot of brands and luxury products e.g. Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney
Impact on Hospitality:
British attitudes’ impact on Hospitality:
- warm and friendly to give:
- Presents E.g High-class chocolate, Wine, flower, local arts and crafts
- precious eating utensils (silver tableware )
- High-Class Tea (Red Tea)
- clean and quiet environment by avoiding smoking
Cultural Impact on Tourism
Historical & Cultural Heritage Impact on TourismA lot of tourists appreciate the historical heritage and classical buildings of UK
Historical & Cultural Heritage Impact on TourismBritish Museum Established in 1753- artefacts from all over
the world - 6 million visitors / year
Victoria and Albert Museum
-collections of arts and crafts
Unique Features Impact on Tourism
• London double decker red bus
• Red telephone box
Music Impact on Tourism
• The Beatles Story • 18 features – from the success of the band to their break up
• Fab4D – a new attraction opened in July 2009
Movies Impact on Tourism
• Some films were made in the historical sites:
• fascinate the tourists
Oxford Castle • Gloucester Cathedral
Sports Impact on Tourism
2012 London Olympic Games attract thousands of tourists
to watch these mega events visit the Olympic venues of
competitions
Olympic Stadium
Aquatic Centre
Olympic Village
Festival Performance Impact on Tourism
• Trooping the Colour
• St. Patrick’s Day (Northern Ireland National Day)
• St. George’s Day (England National Day)
Festival Performance Impact on Tourism
• St. Andrew’s Day (Scotland National Day)
• Rochester's Sweeps Festival
Entertainment Impact on Tourism
British needs excitement, fun and relaxation
theme parks, water parks, theme park hotels
Eg. Pleasure Beach Blackpool
Alton Towers
The Blue Hotel of Pleasure Beach Blackpool
One of Europe’s tallest rollar coaster
Europe’s first 360 degree roller coaster
Water park of Alton Towers
Language & Culture impact on Tourism
Culture – native English language
exchange programmes and study tour to UK
Cultural Impact on People
the Upper Classthe Middle ClassLower or
Working Class
affect employers and employee
ineqality
The British Social Class System
British aristocracyDukeMarque
ssEarlViscoun
tBaron
Affected by The old aristocratic- Be gentleman- Pay attention to the identity and upbringing- Generous
Affected by The new aristocratic- Money Relations- Impersonal , Cool- Privacy - Handshaking is Standard Greeting- Dislike late comer
personal freedomright to privacy and preserve one’s
personal space. Encourage competitionsIndividual achievement
Individualism Vs Collectivism
The Empire on which the sun never sets
Colony all over the world
Superior than other nationsNever apologize
easilyNever face their faults
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