Evolution of tourism

Global evolution of tourism

By Noa M_J
  • 7000 BCE

    Traveling for Subsistence

    Traveling for Subsistence
    Objective: search for food and shelter
  • 3500 BCE

    Traveling for Commercial Purposes

    Traveling for Commercial Purposes
    It was the one who predominated, but the King of Babylon also traveled to supervise the cities of his empire.
  • 2500 BCE

    First Trips Similar To The Current Ones

    First Trips Similar To The Current Ones
    The Egyptians began to travel with the objective of seeing the pyramids and pharaoh.
  • 1200 BCE

    The Concept Of Leisure

    The Concept Of Leisure
    It was the Greeks who were responsible for implementing recreational activities into their travels.
  • 776 BCE

    The Olympic Games Phenomenon

    The Olympic Games Phenomenon
    This competition became popular in Greece, and with it the travel to see it
  • 300 BCE

    First Paved Road

    First Paved Road
    This allowed for much faster travel. An example is the Appian Way in Rome
  • 801

    Religious Pilgrimage Trips

    Religious Pilgrimage Trips
    They were very common in Europe and the Middle East. One of the known routes is the Camino de Santiago.
  • 1453

    Hotels As An Official Accommodation Establishment

    Hotels As An Official Accommodation Establishment
    Inns already existed but they became professionalized.
  • 1492

    Discovery of America

    Discovery of America
    Increases potential tourist destinations and the planning of new routes
  • 1550

    Appearance of Carriages

    Appearance of Carriages
    It allows for comfortable and more agile transfer of people.
  • The Grand Tour

    The Grand Tour
    They were educational trips for aristocrats
  • Invention of the Steam Engine

    Invention of the Steam Engine
    This invention of Robert Fulton was introduced both on ships and railways
  • First Organized Trip

    First Organized Trip
    The person responsible for this event, which did not have much economic success, was Thomas Cook
  • Emergence of the First Travel Agency

    Emergence of the First Travel Agency
    Thomas Cook Son was founded to carry temperance supporters by railway between the cities of Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and Birmingham.
  • The Voucher

    The Voucher
    It became popular as a payment method in accommodation establishments.
  • Inauguration of the Suez Canal

    Inauguration of the Suez Canal
    Facilitating transport between Asia and Europe
  • A More Complete Definition of "Hotel"

    A More Complete Definition of "Hotel"
    Ritz defines a hotel as a full-service and personalized establishment
  • Mass Production of Vehicles by Henry Ford

    Mass Production of Vehicles by Henry Ford
  • First Commercial Passenger Flight

    First Commercial Passenger Flight
    It had place in the UK
  • Period: to

    Global tourism halted by World War II

  • Tourism Boom

    Tourism Boom
    Thanks to the recovery of peace and the economy, since 1949.
  • Promotion of Tourist Packages

    Promotion of Tourist Packages
    These are offers that combine several travel services in a single purchase, such as accommodation, transportation and activities. They allow you to save money and simplify travel planning.
  • The UNWTO

    The UNWTO
    It was created as the rector of the global promotion of tourism
  • The Establishment of the World Tourism Day

    The Establishment of the World Tourism Day
    World Tourism Day was established
  • The Schengen Agreement

    The Schengen Agreement
    Europe as a common space with free movement
  • Technological Advances were Implemented

    Technological Advances were Implemented
    Technologies such as Internet begin to be applied in the sector and ecological tourism begins to expand.
  • The Arrival of Covid-19 and the Decline of the Sector

    The Arrival of Covid-19 and the Decline of the Sector
    72% drop in tourist arrivals due to it.
  • Recovery of the Pandemic Outcomes

    Recovery of the Pandemic Outcomes
    Levels recorded before the pandemic are recovered.