Tourism in the Lake District - a research report

This is a very useful report from the Friends of the Lake District

It's a really clear piece of research by Dr. Davina Stanford on the costs and benefits of tourism in the Lake District with some case studies from other locations on how they raise money for sustainable tourism and to pay for some of the additional requirements.

One option is a Tourist tax expansion. What is the tax spent on?

If you have travelled to a European city recently, you will be familiar with the idea of paying a few extra Euros on top of the price of your room.

I think I may try to do something with this for our Year 8 unit exploring tourism as it's a lovely area for young people to learn about.

Who Pays for the Lake District? Tourism is a vital part of the #LakeDistrict economy – but it comes at a cost. It’s time to talk about the problems and the solutions. Read our report here: https://t.co/1IYKJxZmly #WhoPays pic.twitter.com/liwxF8Pok7

— Friends of the Lake District (@FriendsofLakes) November 20, 2024