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Development of Tertiary economic activity in a European Region not in…
Development of Tertiary economic activity in a European Region not in Ireland
Tourism
2 Factors have influenced tourism are physical factors (Climate, relief) and human factors (History, Government policies)
Mezzogiorno region has many natural and cultural attractions for tourists
Hot, dry climates are a major attractions for tourists who like to visit the beach for sunshine holidays
Apennines mountains can becomes snow covered and suitable for skiing. Tourism could be a year-round activity in some regions near the ski areas
Relief has provided a variety of mountain scenery and beautiful beaches,
E.G Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast
Volcanic activity of Mt. Etna on sicily and the volcanic springs are very popular.
E.G 1.5 Million visit every year
History (Human factor) Ancient Roman culture is widespread, well known attractions is the ruined town of pompeii outside naples.
E.G 2.5 Million yearly
Government policies have been very important, Cassa Per IL Mezzogiorno scheme, began 1950's
Grants given to build hotels and tourist accommodation, roads were improved and training schemes were provided for the hotels.
Tourist ferry boats to sicily and sardinia were provided
Facilities are lacking and road and rail access across the mountains is not well developed.
Region is also far from the main populations of centres on North Italy and centre of European countries
Peoples choose the south of france or Spain because they have better developed facilities that can handle mass tourism
Facts and Stats
Region experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot & dry summers at 29 degrees Celsius.Temperatures rarely fall below 11 degrees Celsius
Dry climate with only 6-12mm of rain in july in Naples
2.5 Million visit mt vesuvius in the pompeii region yearly just outside naples
15% of the cassa scheme was spent on developing the tourism sector in the mezzogiorno
Over 168.5 million visited france and spain compared to 76.6 Million to italy over a 2 year period