First Entry, 3rd October 2014

• In our first workshop we decided to do Alton Towers and set up a group chat.
• We all met up on the 2/10/14 and divided Pestle up to do work.
• We came back together on the 3rd and put all our information together and input it into our blog.

P	and legal- ·         Many different factors – legislations, taxes, changes in laws, health and safety. ·         One example I have found is a court case from 2004. ·         Carried out by people living 100 yards from entrance, Alton Towers found guilty under noise nuisance under Environmental Protection Act. [The Guardian]
E	·         Many factors but the main factor found is the ‘recession’ ·         The one we have just exited made people not spend on luxury goods like Alton Towers. ·         This then caused them to change the way they advertised, employment and more to help their cost throughout to balance with their profit.
S	·         They have made it more accessible for families with introduction to water rides and family/ child rides, giving more opportunities for all ages in a family. ·         New rides such as ‘The smiler’ attracted more due to the size of advertisement. ·         Also ticket advance when booking 7 days in advance, as well as family discount making it more affordable.
T	·         Ensuring that their for both rides and networking systems are safe and secure ·         Bringing out new rides, events and systems to match their competitors
E	·         Have access for customers to dispose waste by leaving dustbins around the theme park ·         Cars have separate parking to lower pollution to the environment

 

 

Reference-

Ward, D (2004) The Guardian. Available from: http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/aug/03/davidward [Accessed 2nd October 2014]

Bibliography-

http://www.ukessays.com/essays/tourism/environmental-factors-influencing-alton-towers-uk-tourism-essay.php