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Package Holiday Popularity
Package Holidays had already been created however they didn't become very popular until 1970, this is because the holidays prices were lowered making the holidays more inclusive. This has impacted the tourism world because it meant people didn't have to fuss around booking there holidays because people could do it for you . -
British Airways Founded
British Airways as we know is a very popular long haul and short haul airline. This airline was founded within the 70s meaning people had another option to fly abroad. This has made a massive impact on the travel and tourism industry as BA is a very generous company funding millions of pounds year to help the UK. This also impacted short haul brands as it opened up more companies in the UK to provide flights for people to get all around the world. -
High Speed Trains
High Speed Trains, the first high speed train network was created in 1975 in France. This was called Train A Grand E Vitesse, this train was made to link parts of France together which has now expanded to link other countries together. This has impacted faster travel for people getting to their destinations because it is still one of the fastest trains in the world to this day ! -
The Transport Act
The transport act ended license regulations for coaches and tours of over 30 miles, this led to competition between public and private travel companies. This created a lot more tour operations in the UK this meant more people were able to travel to different places they had seen before. This establishment created a lot more tour operations in the UK alone -
Deregulation of EU Air Travel
The deregulation of EU air travel which started at the end of the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s hade a pro found effect on the European aviation scene. The European union pursued a set of liberating measures that ended with the 1997 third package which finally removed national restrictions on routes, prices and entry into the market for airlines. Despite the challenges the overall impact of deregulation has been an accessible way of air travelling in the UK. -
Centre Parks Opening
In 1987 Centre parcs opened their first holiday village in the UK and a whole new concept in family holidays located in Sherwood Forest Nottinghamshire. This site was the first to bring the Dutch based Centre Parcs brand to the UK, this offered a unique combination of outdoor activities to focus on nature. This park was made to specialise in families. -
Package Tours Regulations
In 1992 the European Union enacted important legislation regulating package tours with the adoption of the Package Travel Directive. The regulation was designed to afford greater protection for consumers buying package holidays which typically put together with transport, accommodation and other services as a single price. This legislation tried to strategize the rights of travellers across the EU. This had a very important role in shaping the travel industry today. -
The Channel Tunnel
The Channel Tunnel officially opened in 1994, this was a ground breaking engineering project that connected the United Kingdom and France via an underwater rail link. This tunnel was the longest underwater tunnel in there world at the time and its construction took more than a decade to construct. This was a collaboration between the UK and France authorities and clearly became a huge success. -
EasyJet
EasyJet was founded in 1995 by Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who had a vision of low-cost airline travel for the masses.The airline introduced a no-frills model, charging lower fares by not having many of the traditional services such as in-flight meals and entertainment, while it focuses on efficiency and high-frequency routes.This performance so far has helped pave the way for low-cost carriers in the region to rise, -
Tourism Strategy
The Tourism Strategy 1999 concentrated on sustainable growth of the tourism sector, paying attention to a balance between economic returns and conservation of the environment with good community health. The Strategy emphasized infrastructure development, increasing attractiveness as a destination, partnership between key stakeholders, increasing visitor arrivals, and benefiting the regional economy. -
The First Super Plane
In 2007, the world's first super plane, the Airbus A380, entered into commercial service, pushing the edge of aviation because of its enormous size and capacity. With two full decks, it could take over 800 passengers and was the largest passenger aircraft ever manufactured. The A380 was truly state-of-the-art technology with impressive fuel efficiency, featuring an on-board lounge and private suites that made travel ooze style and class. -
Super Ships
Setting sail in 2008, the Oasis of the Seas cruises on, which was highly expected to become the world's largest ever-built cruise ship. The mega cruiser from Royal Caribbean has totally redesigned luxury cruising because of its enormous size and architecture with one-of-a-kind amenities like a Central Park with live plants, a Boardwalk with a carousel, and an AquaTheater for entertainment. -
Self Check In Airports
In 2008, self-service kiosks began streamlining the passenger experience in airports, reducing wait times. These machines let travelers check in, select seats, and print boarding passes without any help, further facilitating ease and speed. Airlines and airports adopted the technology in order to handle growing passenger numbers while keeping operational costs to a minimum.