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Markdown Content: HISTORY Lesson 2 Identify key historical periods and events that contributed to the growth and
transformation of tourism from ancient to modern time
Analyze how technological advancements, such as transportation and communication,
have influenced the expansion and accessibility of tourism throughout history.
Reflect on how tourism has contributed to the social and economic development of
regions and nations, shaping modern societies and economies.
Quiz Bee Games Stretched from the time of the Egyptians to the
Greeks and finally came to an end with the fall of the
Roman Empire .
The Egyptian Kingdoms (4850 715 b.c.) were the
first known civilizations to have consolidated
governmental functions at centralized locations .
People began traveling in large numbers for
governmental , commercial, educational, and religious
purposes out of both necessity and pleasure .
Travel to these locations by boat was particularly
easy because travelers could use the Nile River Travel almost disappeared during the period as the
dominance of the Roman Empire crumbled, and
travel became dangerous and sporadic .
The feudal system that eventually replaced Roman
rule resulted in many different autonomous
domains .
This breakdown in a previously organized and
controlled society resulted in the fragmentation of
transportation systems, currencies, and languages,
making travel a difficult and sometimes dangerous
experience . The rebirth in travel emerged slowly during the
Renaissance (14 th 16 th centuries) .
The idea of traveling for the sake of experiences and
learning can probably be attributed to the first recorded
tourist, Cyriacus of Ancona
His journeys took him around the Mediterranean Sea in a
quest to learn more about and experience Greek and
Roman History . Marked the height of luxurious travel and tourism
activities originated with the wealthy English and soon
spread and became fashionable among other individuals
who had time and money .
Grand Tour participants traveled throughout Europe,
seeking to experience the cultures of the civilized
world and acquire knowledge through the arts and
sciences of the countries they visited . Marked the increase of travel to new and familiar
locations, both near and far .
Tourism industry activities began to increase as new
roads, stagecoaches, passenger trains, and sailing ships
became common sights in the early 1800 s.
The growth and development of roads and railroads
helped to increase the availability of transportation
alternatives and reduced their costs, attracting more and
more people to the idea of travel Thomas Cook (1808 1892 ) can be credited with
finally bringing travel to the general public by
introducing the tour package .
In 1841 , he organized the first tour for a group of
570 people to attend a temperance rally in Leicester,
England . For the price of a shilling (12 pence), his
customers boarded a chartered train for the trip
from Loughborough, complete with a picnic lunch
and brass band .
The immediate success of his first venture and the
demand for more assistance in making travel
arrangements led Cook into the full -time business
of providing travel services . The world experienced post -WWII economic growth, political stability (in many regions) .
In this modern era of travel and tourism generally considered from the mid -20 th century
to the present tourism became mass -market, global, and technology -driven .
This period is marked by the rise of affordable air travel, package holidays, and digital
platforms that made travel accessible to a much wider population .
Tourism evolved from a luxury for the elite into a global industry .Major
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1950s 1960s)
Introduction of commercial jet airliners (e.g., Boeing
707 in 1958) revolutionized travel faster, safer, and longer
range.
International Air Transport Association (IATA) standardized fares
and operations.
Growth of major airports and air routes linking continents. In 1978, Congress passed a law allowing
airlines to set their own fares and routes,
an event that transformed the commercial
airline industry and the passenger
experience. 21 st Century
Diversification into boutique
hotels, hostels, resorts, and
online booking platforms like
Airbnb .2002
The euro currency is introduced,
signaling liberalization of travel
among member nations of the
European Union. 2011
Google provides an online
flight -booking service,
Google Flights, to public. Thank you for