Importance of Tourism in London

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Tourism in London
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Background......................................................................................................................................2
Importance of tourism and hospitality.............................................................................................4
Challenges to the Tourism Sector....................................................................................................6
Implications on the Economy of London........................................................................................8
Solution............................................................................................................................................9
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

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Introduction
It can be said that tourism is an industry that helps in boosting the economy of a country.
The world is full of places that are unexplored. Naturally it draws the attention of people. Thus,
the tourism industry was born as a result of the high degree of affiliation of the people of the
world regarding travelling (Nori, 2016). There are countries that attract the tourist from all over
the world as a result of the availability of scenic beauty, rich cultural heritage and others (Mason,
2015). There are certain countries which are reliant on tourism as there prime source of revenue.
For such countries and states, the importance of tourism cannot be undermined. Tourism is an
industry that falls in the leisure category, however, the importance of the same is such that it
determines the GDP of some countries such as Indonesia, Philippines and numerous other
countries. Europe has been attracting tourists all over the world for ages. The country has been
known for its rich historical destinations, the weather of the country, the array of cultures of the
country and the different array of food available in the country. London is one the spots in
Europe that has been subject to tourist interest due to the rich heritage associated with the
country. The aim of the paper is to critically analyse the importance of tourism in the economic
development if the country and the sustainability of the people of the country along with the
environmental implications of tourism on the climate as a whole.
Background
Europe is a continent that has been on the top of the priority of people all over the world.
The vivid scenery of the countryside, the different cultures and the topographic variation of the
country are some of the biggest reasons behind the availability of huge attraction that the area is
subject to. London is the largest city of the United Kingdom as well as England. London is

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divided into the proper city along with thirty two boroughs. The city has been subject to high
degree of appreciation and affinity due to the availability of the climatic conditions that exists in
the country. The temperature that is prevalent in the country is mildly cool and is a perfect for
the tourism industry. Tourists from parts of the world have affinity to travel to places that have
rich cultural heritage, tourism spots and a favourable. The weather that is prevalent in the area is
due to the geographical position of the city. The city is situated about thirty six feet over the sea
level and fall in the northern hemisphere (Adams et al, 2017). The varied topographical scenario
of the surroundings of the city is the reason along with the latter is the reason behind the weather
and the climatic conditions that the city enjoys. The summers are normally mild, even if the
country experiences summer for comparatively shorter span of time than that if the countries in
in the southern and eastern hemispheres.
London is one of the most important
cities in the world. The city is considered
a hub for international exchange of
standards, royalty, business and other
activities. There are four cultural heritage
sites present in the city along with the
world’s oldest underground railway
system and attracts a lot of tourists. The
four world heritage sites in the city are.
The palace of Westminster, The London
Tower, maritime Greenwich and the