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1940 BCE
consumer demands
1940-50s built a new holiday resort. The whole building was designed to replicate an ocean liner on land. With a "Sun Ray Room", several bars, a separate children's cinema and all the usual holiday style entertainment. Butlins was the rival that opened in the 1960's and quickly became popular the resort gave adults and kids more freedom to be separated with no worry. The food in these resorts was known as a plane but good and reviews state it was a different world to what resorts today are like. -
1613 BCE
The Grand Tour
The grand tour was a traditional trip to Europe undertaken by mainly upper-class European young men, It emerged In the 17th and peaked in the 18th centuries, The journey could last from several months to several years, to study the art, culture and history of each destination. It was seen as the ultimate educational experience. The idea of the Grand Tour became popular among the European aristocracy. This was technically an extended trip around Europe and was seen as a rite of passage. -
70 BCE
The growth of spa towns in the UK
Spas were originated 2,000 years ago. The Romans were fatal in the development of spas and brought spas over to the UK as they loved to bathe, which led to them building ancient Roman baths that were built in 70 A.D. These establishments were known as "Thermae".
The Romans believed water was healing and that it had many benefits, they enjoyed bathing and looked at it as a relaxing treatment. People would go to the spa towns to bathe in this water and get treatments like massages and facials. -
The growth of beach resorts.
The growth of beach resorts has significantly grown in the last 2 centuries. Driven by increasing global tourism and rising preferences for coastal vacations. They offer a combination of leisure and activities making it a popular choice for travelers. On-beach activities easily accessible from the hotel are a good financial idea, it means customers can have day-out activities without leaving the comfort of their hotel. Beach hotels are the new ideal hotel to stay at with social media loving it. -
Development of package holidays.
Originated in the UK on July 5th 1841. Thomas Cook started offering an excursion holiday for workers and their families in England. Tea, ham sandwiches and a brass band were included. These all-inclusive deals cater to the growing middle class. The idea was to provide a hassle-free vacation, bundling transportation and accommodation, meals and activities in the price. Today package holidays are a staple in the travel and tourism industry, catering to diverse demographics and interests. -
Introduction/Railways.
Travel and Tourism started when wealthy Egyptians and Romans would travel for leisure to summer homes and villas. However, it was during the Middle Ages that tourism started to develop, with religious pilgrimages becoming a common practice. The advance of rail transport in the 19Th century made a huge impact on travel and made travel more accessible to everyone, then on December 17, 1903, the first successful powered aeroplane was invented. The industry has been growing ever since. -
Regulations and legal changes.
The travel and tourism industry has seen a lot of changes since the 60s. For starters, there's been a huge increase in consumer rights and protections. Airlines, for example, now have to compensate passengers for things like overbooking, long delays or even natural disasters. also, health and safety regulations have been massively improved across the board. and with the advent of the internet, there's a whole new set of rules around data privacy and online booking. -
Technological innovations
Travel and Tourism have been significantly altered by technology. mobile applications have streamlined the process of booking accommodations and flights while also serving as indispensable tools for navigation and translation. Biometric technology expedites security procedures at airports. Machinery checks bags and scans passports making travel time faster. Social media has had a huge impact online with posts and expectations making a holiday more of a statement piece for likes than leisure. -
Economic changes
Globalization has led to increased interconnectivity amongst world economies, influencing travel patterns and preferences. Technological advances have changed the way services are delivered. Income inequality affects access to travel and tourism services leading to a varied customer base. The shift towards sustainability is prompting businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices which impacts cost and availability. Lastly, the rise of e-commerce presents both challenges and opportunities. -
Social changes.
Leisure time and working patterns in the UK have undergone substantial alterations, The traditional 9-5 work schedule is progressively being supplanted by more flexible working arrangements, which means many people can take work pay or even do their work from their holiday. A shift has been facilitated by technological advancements and societal attitudes. Many prefer to spend their leisure time on their phones or reading E-books instead of soaking the holiday in. -