When I went to Windsor as a tourist, I found that it is more suitable for a higher age group; it didn’t contain much for teenagers to enjoy. The reason for his is because there are historic sites and sight seeing which I as a teenager didn’t enjoy very much. As there is a up side for tourism there is also a down side, the disadvantages of tourism is that, more crimes are going to be committed.
METHODOLOGY
We went to Windsor to collect results on how tourism affects Windsor and its residents. We went on Monday 10.5.04 by the method of coach lasting duration of 45 minutes. We took a number of major roads before reaching Windsor. We took the A406, A40, A412 and the M4. When we arrived in Windsor we parked in the coach park near (the Funnel) next to Alexandra Gardens. The weather was a significant factor it was warm and sunny so we had more of a variety of tourists to ask our survey about. I had noticed that many prices in the vicinity had increased and tourist were unaware about average prices, so they pay extra so they contribute to Windsor’s income about percent. There were lots of restaurants and cafes around for tourists to chill out. When we first arrived in Windsor, our tour guide ms.Doona (teacher) took us on a tour around Windsor and showed us old pubs which had been kept to look historical. In my were, Kerron, Ashton, Lee, we walked down to Peasecod street and near the river to interview randomly selected individuals to answer our surveys. We used the approach and politely interviewed people which gave us 100 percent feedback and success, we were able to obtain information easily and quickly. We rejected other methods, why, because it was the easiest, and most efficient. We never actually encountered any major problems apart from some individuals rejecting our survey. It is better to have a range of opinions so you can get a more balanced and reliable result. After we completed our interviewing, Kerron, Lee, Ashton and myself went to MC DONALDS and had lunch, after that we were told that we meet back at Windsor castle. We walked back to the coach park and arrived at school at 3.15pm.
Analysis
Windsor has some great features such as, historic sites for tourists to enjoy. 3.7 people visit the royal borough each year. Visitors who come to Windsor bring in revenue of £132 million, and provide 5000 jobs for people. Season changes mean increase or decrease of tourists visiting, in summer seasons there are going to be likely to be more jobs than in winter. I believe Windsor appeals to a very wide age group, there are lots pf shopping facilities such as Burberrys and FCUK (French connection united kingdom). There are lots of food facilities as well including worldwide know brands such as McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Burger King. By looking at surveys produced in 1997, produced by Windsor council and the tourist board, reported an increase in the proportion of domestic visitors from 29% in 1995 to 35% in 1996 and decrease in US visitors from 30% to 24%. 57% of the visitors that come to Windsor give it ratings and recommendations to family and friends. The amenities and the town itself are highly rated, most residents and tourists are disappointed in parking and traffic congestion in Windsor. They had to be improvement made in Windsor in order to make it more successful, results show that 50% of visitors recommend Windsor to friends and family.
What effect has tourism had on Windsor?
Windsor provides historic sites for visitors, 5000 jobs produced, it is approximated that 3.7 million people visit the royal borough every year there are numerous reasons why people visit Windsor, for business, shopping of all of which contribute to £132 million income to Windsor.
Is there a conflict of interest between the residents and the tourists?
Some residents do avoid areas where tourists are found, as my survey proves, especially in Thames. Tourists invade the privacy of locals by asking directions.
These problems are avoided by Windsor putting up more sign posts, so tourist and residents don’t interact with each other.
EVALUATION
I reckon I could have made my project better by adding more picture and postcards, I could have produced it quicker if there weren’t problems due to my printer. If I could do it again, I would improve my introduction and add much more detail to my methodology. I would have also included more graphs and more bar charts which would have made my survey much more reliable. I also would have made a stricter time table for myself and try to meet deadlines quicker, and followed my teacher instructions and followed the good advice Ms Doona gave us. I should also have used the internet to my advantage and write more about the advantage card and got more maps. I think that there was some good points in my work such as my introduction and my analysis, I should have overall done most things to a higher standard.
