Purpose

This knowledge builder provides an overview of some of the key issues in tourism with relevance to those involved in planning. It offers valuable insights into an important sector of the UK economy.

Benefits

The growth of tourism has made it a topic of particular relevance to planners. Increasingly, places seeking regeneration have turned to tourism as a potentially lucrative source of external capital. The success stories highlight the potential rewards of this strategy and therefore the importance to planners.

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Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

Knowledge builder offering a well presented overview of the topic, its relevance to planning, with links to on-line based reference material. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

6 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)