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8000 BCE
spa towns
Bath is one of the main spa towns it is known for the water that comes from the springs as it has many health benefits and curing many health issues it is known as Buxton spring water. -
1066
the development of Sherwood forest
In 1066 Sherwood forest was made to be the royal hunting forest. The woodlands was then cut down and has now developed into building a new town and buildings. -
The grand tour
the grand tour was a massive part of how tourism began. During the grand tour it provide people with the chance to travel and explore the cultures around Europe. The concept of the grand tour was to look around famous sites that they would see in pictures and books. -
the development of travel and tourism
travel and tourism became a thing in 17th century when people from northern Europe would do the grand tour which would be done by foot or horse and cart where they would usually travel to France ,Germany, Italy and Greece -
Historical development in tourism
Tourism began back when the Egyptians where around and even before that. Back in the Egyptian times it wasn't very necessary to travel unless it was for there religion, for food or to escape dangers. -
development of seaside resorts
the first seaside resort was made in the 18th century when popular spas town extended to the coast as they found out that sea water also had many health benefits as well as spa water. This all happened in different places such as Brighton, Blackpool and Scarborough became tourist attractions. During 1800 piers was also built to make traveling to the by coast easier -
Rail travel
Rail travel started off in 1830 when the first railway stations was built around big cities and coastlines. Over the years rail travel became so popular they had over 51 million passengers every year.as the rail travel got more popular day trips was organized to seaside. -
Thomas Cook
Thomas cook is the founder of modern day tourism, in 1841 he persuaded a railway line to run a train between leister and Loughborough. Then in 1855 he then had excursions going from leister to Calais/france. -
the development of package Hoilday
Thomas cook planned all the excursions before hand and travel them by himself before taking any tourists on them. Thomas Cook provided accommodation ,travel and food on all of his trips.as His company got bigger in the market he then offered holiday coupons to his customers which gave them the choice out of hotels to stay in or to have a meal at the hotel. -
The development of Butlins
The first Butlins was built in 1936 by Billy Butlins it was the first ever hotel camp made in the UK in Skegness and they offered affordable holidays as Billy felt sorry for families staying in boring guess houses with nothing to do. -
changes in leisure and work patterns
Leisure and work patterns has changed a lot in the 1950 people used to work up to 50 hours plus of work and the actional bank holiday they would have off. Where as in this generation most people get up to 4 weeks of paid holidays a year. -
How has the internet changed the industry?
The internet has changed the industry now the internet has been invented, it has changed as websites are available to everyone which has made it to easier than going to a travel agent and speaking to someone. You can book your flights ,accommodation ,transfer and even activities online now. -
rise of the budget airlines
In 1997 low cost airlines became more popular as the government removed the rules which stopped the airlines expanding now the rules have been lifted it is easy and affordable to get flights as company's like easy jet and Ryanair became bigger. -
package travel and travel arrangements
By law all customers have the right to expect what they have seen in brochures and websites and to expect what they paid for. The company you booked with is responsible for compensation and to put things right. -