Investigating the Economic Impact of Tourism in Nottingham City

This report investigates the economic impact of tourism in cities, with a specific focus on Nottingham. The research explores the development of urban tourism, its benefits like job creation and revenue generation, and potential negative impacts such as increased cost of living. The study uses a qualitative research approach to analyze the effects of tourism on Nottingham, considering its rich history, attractions, and diverse economy. The report examines the city's tourism sector, including its growth, key attractions, and economic contributions. It also reviews relevant literature on tourism's economic importance, resident perceptions, and ethical considerations. The research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of tourism's role in Nottingham's economy, supported by project justification, literature review, and ethical considerations.

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Table of Contents
Main Aim of the Research...........................................................................................................................2
Abstract.......................................................................................................................................................2
Research Problem.......................................................................................................................................2
Significance of the research.........................................................................................................................2
Main objectives...........................................................................................................................................3
Objective 1..............................................................................................................................................3
Objective 2..............................................................................................................................................3
Objective 3..............................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................3
Project Justification.....................................................................................................................................4
Literature review.........................................................................................................................................4
Proposed Research Approach......................................................................................................................5
Ethical Code.................................................................................................................................................6
References...................................................................................................................................................6
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Main Aim of the Research
To critically investigate the economic impact of tourism in cities using Nottingham as the case
study
Abstract
Tourism has come to be one the leading economic activities in various cities. This research
investigates the development of tourism in cities and its impact. It also seeks to uncover the
impact it has on the Nottingham City. Tourism has great benefits such as the creation of
employment, revenue, and enhancement of standard of living to people living in those cities. The
study will first investigate how tourism has developed in cities. It will also look and the impact in
urban centers and the effects it has on Nottingham city. The research method to be used in this
research will be qualitative research approach especially due to its ease of understating the issue
of tourism.
Research Problem
How tourism impacts economics in cities with clear regard to Nottingham city?
Significance of the research
The research will go a long way in discussing the development of tourism in cities. This will give
a clear outline on the impacts of the concept of tourism in urban centers. Using the qualitative
research approach, it will be possible to understand the effect tourism has on Nottingham City. It
has been evidenced that there is an increase in tourist activities and this study will help determine
the effects of this traffic to the economic sector of the city.
Main objectives
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Objective 1: Discuss the development of tourism in cities.
Objective 2: Evaluate the economic impacts of tourism.
Objective 3: Analyze the economic impact of tourism in Nottingham.
Introduction
Tourism is a vital industry which contributes significantly to global economies. It the past
decades there have been essential developments and rapid growth and are therefore viewed as a
source of development and regeneration. The concept of tourism in cities is known as urban
tourism and involves various entertainment activities around the cities. The research paper will
look at the development of tourism in cities. The obvious improvements and the perfection of
services in cities have attracted tourists. There will also be a discussion on the effect of tourism
in cities. It will look into the negative and positive impacts of tourism in cities. There are vital
positive effects to a city which include leisure and financial benefits. The negative effects would
include rampant crime rates and increase in the cost of living to the inhabitants. The impacts of
tourism are dynamic from city to city due to the unique makeup and character. Tourism can
enhance the development of the economy and improve the inhabitant's income. Tourism in
Nottingham has increased according to research done in 2013. The sector of tourism is
developing with a witnessed increase in jobs, the number of tourists and the value of tourism.
Nottingham is a modern city in the United Kingdom and is rich in historical background. The
city is a unitary authority area in East Midlands, and it has a diverse economy and two leading
universities in the UK. It is the third most student populous city. The city of Nottingham has
many benefits since it is easily accessible by road, rail and air. This means that it attracts both
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local and international tourists. It attracts tourists due to its rich culture and history which
includes some famous landmarks, Nottingham Castle or the museum. It is also famous for Fine
Arts and shopping due to some of the biggest shopping centers and home to the designer brand
Paul Smith. Families visit the city to experience rowing boats or attend festivals and fairs such as
the Goose fair. The legend Robin Hood is an essential attraction for the tourists. Tourism has
impacted Nottingham City in various ways such as massive investment and development as will
be analyzed in the research.
Project Justification
The project has been selected due to the interest of investigating the development of tourism in
cities and the evaluation of its economic impacts. It will also analyze the economic impact of
tourism in Nottingham. Tourism in Nottingham has largely based and provides income to various
stakeholders. It city attracts tourists due to its rich culture and history which includes some
famous landmarks, Nottingham Castle or the museum. There is also good Fine Arts and
shopping due to some of the biggest shopping centers and home to the designer brand Paul
Smith. Families visit the city to experience rowing boats or attend festivals and fairs such as the
Goose fair. The legend Robin Hood is an essential attraction for the tourists. There has been a
reported 3.1$ incremental visitor expenditure in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire which is
estimated to be equivalent to 60 jobs. For example in 2011, visitors spent 1.5 billion Euros the
thirteenth highest amount in England. The visitors have doubled to the Sherwood Forest's Robin
Hood Festival.
Literature review
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The impact of tourism provides the evidence that it is of vital economic importance. Apart from
being a source of employment and income in cities, it also acts as a key factor in the balance of
payment for many cities and nations. Kraph (1961) in his pioneer paper stated that tourism has a
vital function in the development of countries. This is due to the exploitation of the natural
resources and generation of employment and multiplier effect in addition to balanced growth. He
concluded that tourism could generate a large amount of capital which can be used in other
sectors of the economy. There have been studies on resident perception of tourism impacts. The
studies have evidenced that residents of cities feel that tourism improves the economy. Tourism
also helps the host city and nation earn a form of foreign exchange. There also the generation of
employment and improve the revenue of local business and shopping facilities. There are
establishment and offering of various types of services and also serving local inhabitants.
Tourism also has relation to foreign domination of the various services and facilities offered to
tourists. Many researchers conclude that the economic impacts of tourism outweigh the social
impacts with the emphasis being on employment opportunities, the standard of living, cost of
living and the revenue the city gains from tourism activities.
Proposed Research Approach
This work will utilize qualitative research approach since it is a well-established method in
researching especially in social sciences. The much application of this approach in tourism and
management has dated back in the 1970s and 1980s. The author is research seeks to explore and
search for meaning or in the development of a greater understanding through empirical studies.
This approach also tries to avoid generalization, claims, and reduction. This approach is best
since it will help the in understanding the impact of tourism in cities and Nottingham in the end.
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This approach provides data that covers some social research obtaining various corrections such
as sociology and anthropology. Qualitative data helps with a rich and detailed conclusion on a
specific subject.
Ethical Code
It is impossible to use a qualitative approach which might involve using others research, and
interviews without raising ethical issues. Having a high level of confidentiality on information
collected is essential. Those who might participate should be protected from harm. There is the
creation of tension between the aims of the research and the rights of participants to maintain
privacy. Ethics involves doing well and avoiding harm to others. The researcher needs to prevent
or reduce harm through the application of appropriate principles of ethics. This helps in
upholding the protection of human subjects or participants in the research study. Ethical issues
have significant consequences, and therefore ethical practice should be adopted.
References
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Stevens, M. (2013). Ethical Issues in Qualitative research. Retrieved on November 12, 2016
from http://www.kcl.ac.uk/sspp/policy-institute/scwru/pubs/2013/conf/stevens14feb13.pdf
Nottingham Business School. (2012). Nottingham City Economic Review. Retrieved on
November 12, 2016 from https://www4.ntu.ac.uk/nbs/document_uploads/125011.pdf
Experience Nottinghamshire. (2015). A strategy for the visitor economy of Nottingham and
Nottinghamshire: A decade of Opportunity. Retrieved on November 12, 2016 from
http://www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/dbimgs/DMP%20updated%20version
%206%2023062014.pdf
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