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The growth of spa towns in the UK
Spas first originated back 2,000 years ago. The romans first brought spas over to the UK,because they loved to bathe witch leaded them to build ancient roman bathe which were built in 43 AD. -
42 BCE
Introduction
Did you know that the travel and tourism industry is one of the largest and fastest-growing industries in the world? It contributes significantly to the global economy and creates millions of jobs worldwide.The United Nations World Tourism Organization estimates that by 2030, international tourist arrivals will reach 1.8 billion, showcasing the growing interest in exploring different parts of the world.
Social media and technology have played a significant role in shaping the travel industry. -
The Grand Tour
Young English nobles considered going on the Grand Tour to be a significant rite of passage. A Grand Tourist, who travelled with a tutor, would frequently take a ship to cross the English Channel before travelling through France, stopping in Paris. Venice, Florence, Rome, Milan and Naples. More adventurous Travellers ventured to Sicily or even sailed across to Greece. The average Grand Tour lasted for at least a year -
The growth of spa towns
A spa town is a resort town based on a mineral spa. Spa patrons visits spas to "take the waters" for their health benefits. Britain has a rich variety of spa towns-witch became popular from the 17th century at the health benefits of local mineral waters were realised. As drinking and bathing became fashionable, the towns developed additional facilities and a tourism boom resulted. -
The growth of package holidays
Package holidays have grown a lot since the 19th century, They became more popular because they offered convenience and affordability. In the 19th century, package holidays holidays started to emerge as a way to offer travellers a complete vacation experience. Thomas cook is often credited with pioneering the concept in the mid 1800s.These packages included, transportation, accommodation and sometimes even meals and activities. -
How has the internet changed in the travel and tourism industry
The 21st century has seen the growth of the internet. The internet has provided customers with the opportunity to seek information about destinations, activities, prices and availability before going to a travel agent. Now with the internet you can book holidays, book flights ,and look at hotels. -
Start of the railway and tourism
Train lines started to develop in 1804,steam trains were introduced to help move goods and get from place to place. Coal railways started being built back in the 1840s.Luckily someone spotted a good business opportunity and started putting organized trips for people to go to the seaside. -
social changes in Travel And Tourism
The rapid increase in leisure time is primarily due to paid holiday entitlement. In 1938 after pressure from unions and international Labour Organisation ,the government passed the holidays with pay act. It finally gave some workers especially those whose minimum rates of wages were fixed by trade boards the right to one week of paid holiday per year in the Uk we are granted with annual leave and many public holidays. -
The growth of beach resorts
The person who started the trend of visiting the beach was queen Victoria, Queen Victoria recognised the good health of the sea and what it can do for you, Thousands of tourists were visiting Britain's seashore annually by the late 1940s for many costal towns, tourism served as the economic backbone for many years. -
Regulations and legal changes in the travel and tourism industry
if your holiday is not the same as what was described to you ,the package travel and linked travel arrangements regulations give you the right to ask your tour operator to make it right and if this isn't available you are entitled to a refund. Passport and visa requirements, customs and immigration processes and limitations on certain goods, such as liquids in carry on luggage, are a few typical travel laws.