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Jan 1, 1301
Introduction
Travel and tourism started 100s of years ago. From Romans building roads and transportation to adults going to Magaluf via plane. -
Historical Development in Tourism
The first travel agencies were established around the 19th century. In the 19th century, only automobile and small planes were a thing. However, now technology has become more advance and everything is much safer. -
What he did
He pioneered the first mass package holidays abroad -
Vladimir Raitz
Vlad was a Russian-born British businessman who co-founded the Horizon Holiday Group -
The first holiday camp
The first holiday camp came out in the 1930s which was aimed at the goring low income market. -
The changes in leisure time and working patterns
The holidays with pay act was passed in 1938. In the 1950s, people would work up to 57+ hours a week, we now work around 37. -
Development of package holidays
In 1950, 11 British people boarded an old war plane hoping to start package holidays. -
Package holidays hit a rise in popularity
In the 1970s the popularity of the holiday camp started to decline. This was because people started looking for sun, sand and sangria. -
How the internet has changed the industry.
01/01/1983 was the official birthday for the internet, meaning people could have direct access to whatever they wanted. Nowadays, buying airline tickets online is the most frequent transaction. 7/10 people now use the direct internet with no travel agent to book holidays. -
The first park in Sherwood Forest
European style holiday camps became popular, like center parcs, who opened their first park in Sherwood Forest in 1987. -
The rise of budget airlines
1997 saw low cost airlines take off, Ryan Air and Easy Jet expanded quickly. With more choice of airline travel, the more affordable. -
Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements 2018
When people book a holiday, they are guaranteed what they have paid for. If not, it is their right to complain and claim compensation. -
Bibliography
The Travel & Tourism E-Book Level 2 - Unit 2 - Presentation https://www.theguardian.com/business/2010/sep/09/vladimir-raitz-obituary https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/a-history-of-package-holidays-rising-numbers-indicate-a-renaissance-with-an-updated-and-classier-holiday-experience-a33536.html