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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