Europeans have a lot of holiday time Very cultural history music art Variety beaches mountains cities 40 of all world tourists go to Europe France 1 Some areas are overwhelmed with tourists ID: 741720
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Touring Eastern
EuropeSlide2
Ancestors/relatives
Europeans have a lot of holiday time
Very cultural – history, music, artVariety – beaches, mountains, cities40% of all world tourists go to Europe – France #1Some areas are overwhelmed with tourists; ie pollution, crowding, unplanned development
Many people visit Eastern Europe because: Slide3
Attracts more
allocentric
or adventurists – lots to explore, but facilities are not up to parLess visitors than western Europe because; westerners kept out due to differing political views and E. Europeans were poor and could not afford to travel1989 – former USSR withdrew from area (no more communism); travel agents, advertising and lower prices to travel occurredGovernment must support industry and encourage Eastern European’s to travel locally and abroad – this has to increase the numbers
However, more people would rather spend $$ on luxuries like TV’s, cell phones, not vacations.
Eastern Europe Slide4
Czech
RepublicSlide5
Located between Germany, Austria, Poland & Slovakia
For
much of the 20th century, the former Soviet Union controlled many Eastern European nations, including CzechoslovakiaThe country was controlled by a communist government in which the state owns industry and keeps central controlThe country suffered a neglect that affected everything from upkeep of the infrastructure to limits on personal freedom.
Experienced a cultural re-birth soon after a peaceful protest in 1989 (Velvet Revolution)
HistorySlide6
Enthusiastic
tourists meet many Czechs who want to share their new freedoms
Narrow cobblestone streets lead to ancient castles, imperial spas, quaint châteaux’s and imposing cathedralsIn the city, you can visit new galleries, shopping spots, bistros and clubsOr you can follow the country lanes and ancient bridges to reach the uncluttered countryside, where you can discover beautiful mountains, ancient rock formations, fertile rolling hills and limestone caves
Prague is a tourist hot spot and a jewel in Europe. Despite the problems with travel in Eastern Europe and the Czech Republic in particular, thousands flock to enjoy the city every year.
TodaySlide7Slide8
The
Czech Republic has many problems to address in the years to come such as; restoring character, greater planning and new facilities, shortage of activities, preservation, traffic and the European Union just to name a few.
Despite the problems, tourism is on an increase throughout Eastern Europe especially in Czech Republic and Poland. Problems