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the first online booking avalable for flights
the first time that you could book a flight online was in 1994. internet coonection boosted sales of airline tickets. -
who could go on holiday
In the 1950 only wealthy famous and the royals were able to go on regular holidays. where as of now anybody can go on holiday as there are different budget holidays and flights that people not as wealthy can go on. -
railways
In the 1960, many rail services and railway stations were closed. this was because more people were starting to buy cars, this meant that they mostly preferred to travel by car on the road network than by train. However, governments are now investing more money back into the rail networks and rail technology. For example, Virgin trains started running new high speed Azuma train in 2018. -
GDS
linked to more than one suppier and they can be viewed in real time -
The Boeing 747
The introduction of the Boeing 747 was a great impact on package holidays. This was because the 747 seated more passengers and could could fly faster and further than previous aircraft, making long haul destinations more accessible. Now 747s are being replaced by more efficient airlines that are quite and burn less fuel while flying long distances, such as the Bombardier CS100 and the Airbus A32neo. -
CRS
it was first created in 1976. the first airline to introduce CRS was American Airlines. CRS stands for computer reservation system. -
growth of low cost airlines
Low cost airlines came into being in the 1990 after the deregulation of air travel in Europe started to allow the sale of discount fares. Deregulation meant that airlines could establish themselves in any European Union member state and obtain any operarting licence. -
first travel agent
travel web. developed in 1994 -
VR tours invented
the first VR tour was invented iinterpretation provided an interactive virtual "walk-through" of a 3D reconstruction of Dudley Castle Offsite Link in England as it was in 1550. The presentation consisted of a computer controlled laserdisc-based system designed by British based engineer Colin Johnson. -
trip advisor
. Trip advisor LLC was founded by Stephen Kaufer, Langley Steinert, Nick Shanny, and Thomas Palka in February 2000. Kaufer came up with the idea after being frustrated planning a family vacation. -
colossus
the worlds first 10 loop roller coaster -
Nemesis
Nemesis was first brought to Thorpe park in 2003.It is a thrill ride, most of the ride you are upside down and your legs hanging freely -
skyscanner
skyscanner was created in 2001 -
robot room service
while some hotels do away with room service entirely, others are using it to promote their hotels with their robot room service. All that you have to do is use the tablet in your room to select what you want and the robot brings it to your room. -
Improvement in facilities
Another big improvement in transport is the facilities available on aircraft,ships,trains and coaches. Many coach and rail businesses now offer wireless internet connections, better seats and a range of refreshments, while airlines and cruise companies continue to improve their on-bored services to meet customer expectations. -
homtels
Hometels are when companies blend aspects of hotels and vacation rentals, brands like Sonder and Stay Alfred operate short term rentals with hotel-style standards and branding plus amenities like concierge service and in room laundray. -
smart rooms
smart rooms allow you to control your hotel room with your smart device. by using your smart device it allows you to control the bind,TV, temperature, lights and much more.
You can also bring your fire stick for the TV so then you are able to still watch all of the same things you watch at home.
You can also get in to your hotel room through your phone, you can do this by downloading an app and then entering your room number. -
project exodus
Project Exodus was first introduced to Thorpe park in Augast of 2023. The new ride is the tallest and fastest in the UK.