Economic Analysis
There are many problems and benefits of tourism economically.
Referring to Figure 1, Castleton is lacking in the industry sector, this depreciates the economy as Castleton is not making full use of it's opportunity within industry, e.g. they could produce sheep skin rugs from the sheep's wool in which the farmers shear. Not using the opportunity also lessens the amount of jobs for the residents, this may coincide with much of Castleton's more youthful population having to move out of the area due to lack of available and diverse career opportunities - this will be losing the heart of Castleton. If Castleton had an industry sector the jobs would not have to be seasonal and the work hours would be fixed and structured meaning that the flow of money into the economy would be constant unlike now where money is unreliable due to tourist seasons. The reason for Castleton perhaps lacking in industry area may be to keep tourists visiting, as they are a good flow of income. It is hard to differentiate which would be better for Castleton: the income which would be achieved from the industry sector or the income which is currently achieved from the tourist sector. This may be seen as a challenge faced in Castleton as it is unsure whether or no they are creating a loss compared to what they could potentially gain. Is Castleton's economy as affluent as it potentially could be?
If you look at Figure 7, you will see that the majority of tourists (55%) would not pay to enter a National Park, and only a small minority (15%) would pay, the other 30% saying it depended on the situation. The reason for tourists perhaps being unwilling to pay is that National Parks are seen as a cheap day out/ holiday for people who can't afford to go abroad or elsewhere in the country. This may be down to the recession; National Parks are increasingly popular with groups such as families in which parents wish to take their children on holiday for a low cost, National Parks are perfect for this. This then brings up the question of whether the fact that although tourists are bringing in valuable income to Castleton's economy, is the rising numbers of visitors, in the long run, depleting the economy as their presence urges shop owners to rise their costs to prices that the community cannot simply afford. This may cause people to sink further into recession and perhaps debts as they have to take out loans for the ever-rising costs.
Referring to Figure 8, you can see that tourists feel that the benefits they bring to Castleton outweigh the challenges. This is obviously biased as they are the ones visiting and therefore would feel highly of themselves: the exact result i expected to receive on this question. However, they do bring some benefits: investment to local services (as shown in Figure 1); new services; new jobs in the local economy due to these new services. In fact, the media tourism attracts bring not only publicity to Castleton but an investment: media is money, as the media increases, so does the profit.
Looking at Figure 11, 12, 13 & 14, it is clear to see that house prices in Castleton are significantly greater than national averages, the house prices from my local area (Burntwood) are also significantly less the that of Castleton, suggesting a greater population due to more affordable housing. This also suggests that those who move out of Castleton move to places such as Burntwood for better living costs. The Peak District has less expensive housing than Castleton, most likely due to lack of jobs or local community, it is extremely rural. Yet, the Peak District still has greater house prices than that of Burntwood, most likely influenced by the affluent economy and beautiful scenery.
Referring to Figure 1, Castleton is lacking in the industry sector, this depreciates the economy as Castleton is not making full use of it's opportunity within industry, e.g. they could produce sheep skin rugs from the sheep's wool in which the farmers shear. Not using the opportunity also lessens the amount of jobs for the residents, this may coincide with much of Castleton's more youthful population having to move out of the area due to lack of available and diverse career opportunities - this will be losing the heart of Castleton. If Castleton had an industry sector the jobs would not have to be seasonal and the work hours would be fixed and structured meaning that the flow of money into the economy would be constant unlike now where money is unreliable due to tourist seasons. The reason for Castleton perhaps lacking in industry area may be to keep tourists visiting, as they are a good flow of income. It is hard to differentiate which would be better for Castleton: the income which would be achieved from the industry sector or the income which is currently achieved from the tourist sector. This may be seen as a challenge faced in Castleton as it is unsure whether or no they are creating a loss compared to what they could potentially gain. Is Castleton's economy as affluent as it potentially could be?
If you look at Figure 7, you will see that the majority of tourists (55%) would not pay to enter a National Park, and only a small minority (15%) would pay, the other 30% saying it depended on the situation. The reason for tourists perhaps being unwilling to pay is that National Parks are seen as a cheap day out/ holiday for people who can't afford to go abroad or elsewhere in the country. This may be down to the recession; National Parks are increasingly popular with groups such as families in which parents wish to take their children on holiday for a low cost, National Parks are perfect for this. This then brings up the question of whether the fact that although tourists are bringing in valuable income to Castleton's economy, is the rising numbers of visitors, in the long run, depleting the economy as their presence urges shop owners to rise their costs to prices that the community cannot simply afford. This may cause people to sink further into recession and perhaps debts as they have to take out loans for the ever-rising costs.
Referring to Figure 8, you can see that tourists feel that the benefits they bring to Castleton outweigh the challenges. This is obviously biased as they are the ones visiting and therefore would feel highly of themselves: the exact result i expected to receive on this question. However, they do bring some benefits: investment to local services (as shown in Figure 1); new services; new jobs in the local economy due to these new services. In fact, the media tourism attracts bring not only publicity to Castleton but an investment: media is money, as the media increases, so does the profit.
Looking at Figure 11, 12, 13 & 14, it is clear to see that house prices in Castleton are significantly greater than national averages, the house prices from my local area (Burntwood) are also significantly less the that of Castleton, suggesting a greater population due to more affordable housing. This also suggests that those who move out of Castleton move to places such as Burntwood for better living costs. The Peak District has less expensive housing than Castleton, most likely due to lack of jobs or local community, it is extremely rural. Yet, the Peak District still has greater house prices than that of Burntwood, most likely influenced by the affluent economy and beautiful scenery.