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Boeing 747 'jumbo jet'
The jumbo jet carried twice as many passengers than the second largest Boeing jet. The Boeing jet was also more efficient in them days with fuel. They were also able to reduce the seating costs and began to open the world to jet travel. -
UK tour operator Clarkson went into liquadation
Clarkson had gone out of business while people where away. Court-Line was one of the main package holidays back in 1974 included in this was the well know Clarkson travel group. Until the company folded out of the blue. Leaving customers abroad clueless. -
Concorode
The Concorde was the first supersonic airplane that was designed to carry passengers. It was a joint build with Britain and France who worked on the aircraft collectively. This airplane made travelling easier for everyone in the 70's -
Launch of ryanair
Ryanair was founded in 1985 and was a low-cost airline that operated between Watford, Ireland, and London Gatwick. The introduction created a very significant shift within the travel industry. Mainly within Europe. Ryanair have made travel more accessible and affordable for millions of people since 1985. -
Worldwide tourists arrival topped 400m
The number of worldwide tourists topped 400 million which created a significant milestone for global travel. The increase highlighted the growth and importance of the travel and tourism industry as a key part of our economic development and cultural exchange all around the world. -
Tim Berners-Lee invented the worldwide web
Tim Berners-Lee inventing the worldwide web revolutionized how information and was shared and accessed. Having the worldwide web created easier access to booking holidays online, marketing opportunities, and the travel communities. As a whole the worldwide web transformed the travel and tourism industry massively.