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GRAND TOUR
In the late sixteenth century the custom of sending young British aristocrats to make the big tour after finishing their studies in order to supplement their training and acquire certain experiences arises. It was a long trip (between 3 and 5 years) are to various European countries. For some authors, this is the real foundation of modern tourism phenomenon as it emerges as a revolutionary phenomenon in the evolution of the tourism history. -
THERMAL BATHS
During the sixteenth century there is a resurgence of the baths, which had declined during the Middle Ages, not only you attend them for medical advice, but also becomes fashionable the fun, they began to organize recreational activities and entertainment for guests and for those travelers seeking fun together. From this period dates also the discovery of the mud baths as a therapeutic remedy, cold beaches (Nice, Blue Coast), where they were going to take baths by prescription. -
FIRST HOTEL - CITY HOTEL
The first American hotel, City hotel opened in 1794. In the city of New York. The City Hotel had 73 rooms for guests, whose sole purpose was hosting.The City Hotel inspired the construction of other pioneers hotels. The Exchange Coffee House in Boston, followed by the Mansion House in Philadelphia. These hotels became important social centers. Unlike their European counterparts. They welcomed anyone who could pay a reasonable price. Europe had a hygienic accommodation. -
"WELL FARGO & CO"
In 1850, three competing express companies, but they were consolited and become the American Express Company, with Henry Wells and William Fargo created the "Wells Fargo & Co" this company inicially dedicated to freight and later becomes one of the largest agencies in the world. They introduced financing systems and emission controls travels as the "Travels Cheque" (1890) personalized money and paper money redeemable for current use protects traveler from theft of loss. -
FIRST TOURIST OFFICE
The first tourist office was created in France in 1910.
It was established for the organization and providing information to potential tourists that visit a particular place. The purpose is to facilitate the decision to travel. Also facilitate their stay and reduce the risk of negative experiences during your trip. Thus positively influencing the image of the tourist destination. -
CANNES FESTIVAL
The Cannes Film Festival is a film festival category "A", held in the French city of Cannes accredited by the FIAPF, along with the festivals in Berlin, San Sebastian, Mar del Plata, Karlovy Vary and Venice among others. This festival, besides presenting independent films with more presence, it also means one of the greatest honors in the film industry. The first edition of the Festival takes place after the war, from September 20 to October 5, 1946. -
UNITED NATIONS
The United Nations (UN) or simply United Nations (NN. UU.). It is the largest existing international organization. It is defined as an association of global governance. This facilitates cooperation on issues such as international law. Also international peace and security, economic and social development, humanitarian affairs and human rights.
The UN was founded on October 24, 1945. -
CONCORDE
The Concorde was a supersonic aircraft used to transport passengers. It was built from the set of the works of the British Aircraft Corporation British manufacturers and French Aerospatiale. In 1969 he made his first flight , entering service in 1976 and flying for 27 years, until his departure from circulation in 2003. The main destinations were London Heathrow airport in London , UK; Paris -Charles de Gaulle in Paris , France ; JFK in New York , Dulles in Washington, both in the United States. -
OMT
The World Tourism Organization ( OMT ) is an international organization created in 1975 that aims to promote tourism. Formally it linked to the United Nations since 1976 to become an executive agency UNDP .. It is headquartered in 13- Madrid ( Spain ) and has 156 member countries ( to January 1, 2015 ) . The World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27 , coinciding with the date of approval of its statutes. -
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET
Is a event for the global travel industry in UK, launched at London's Olympia in 1980 before moving to Earl’s Court in 1992 and then to ExCeL London in 2002. Almost 46,000 senior travel industry professionals, government ministers and representatives of the international media, converge on ExCeL London each year in November to attend WTM.
World Travel Market is administerd by events organiser Reed Exhibitions, which also organises other travel industry events. -
FITUR
Fitur (International Tourism Fair) is an event held annually on the IFEMA (Madrid Trade Fair Institution), in the city of Madrid, Spain. It takes place over five days in the months of January and February.
It was considered the second most important trade fair in the world tourism. The first edition was held in 1981. It was attended by 1,500 exhibitors from 37 countries and 3,000 trade visitors. -
FIRST OLYMPIC GAMES
They were held the first modern Olympic Games, which consisted of athletic competitions in honor of the gods of Olympus. In these celebrations a large number of people mobilized, promoting economic growth and tourism potential in the country that hosted the celebration. -
THE MAASTRICHT TREATY AND TREATY SCHENGEN.
In 1992 the Maastricht Treaty, by which the concept of European citizenship is introduced and provides for the free movement of persons, goods and capital on January 1,1993. Another treaty, Schengen is signed, removes controls border between Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Luxemburgs. These treaties are important for the current sumamenta tourism, because it allows much more freedom between the citizens of the European Economic Community, which means a greater influence.
