MACRO: CHAPTER 3-4 Flashcards
It involves the provision of services and facilities, such as transportation,
accommodations, food and beverage, and entertainment, to travelers.
Tourism
Is the movement of people from one place to another for leisure,
business, or educational purposes
Tourism
is a multi-billion dollar industry that is a significant contributor
to the global economy, generating employment and economic growth
in many countries.
Tourism
Tourism has a long and complex history, dating back
to ___________
ancient times.
In ____________________travel for leisure and
education was common among the wealthy.
ancient Greece and Rome,
_____________________ was a significant
form of tourism.
Middle Ages, travel for pilgrimage
the rise of the middle class and
improvements in transportation led to a growth in
tourism, particularly in Europe.
In the 19th century
international tourism continued
to grow, driven by advances in technology,
transportation, and communication, as well as an
increasing demand for leisure and travel.
In the 20th century,
is often referred to as the “father of
modern tourism”.
Thomas Cook
was an English businessman who organized
the first packaged tour for leisure travelers in 1841.
Thomas Cook
He arranged transportation, accommodations, and
attractions for a group of travelers on a trip from
Leicester to Loughborough, England.
Thomas Cook
organize many more tours,
both domestically and internationally, and his
company
Thomas Cook
one of
the largest travel companies in the world.
Thomas Cook & Son
he is
widely recognized as a pioneer in the
development of modern tourism.
Thomas Cook
Is rich and extensive and has undergone many changes and evolutions
Tourism
For thousands of years, people have been moving from place to place for
one reason or another, whether for _______________
seasonal work or just a change of
scenery
Tourists was more inclined to search for _________
food and safety
Refers to travel for leisure and educational purposes that took place in ancient
civilizations such as Greece and Rome.
Ancient Tourism
Wealthy citizens of these civilizations would travel to various destinations to
see famous landmarks, attend cultural events, and engage in recreational
activities.
Ancient Tourism
EXAMPLES OF ANCIENT TOURISM
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
- Pilgrimages in the Middle Ages
- The Grand Tour in Europe
- China’s Silk road
During the 17th and 18th centuries, wealthy
young European men would embark on the “Grand Tour”, a journey through. Europe to gain exposure to the continent’s classical culture and art.
The Grand Tour in Europe
was a major trade and travel route that connected
China to the rest of Asia and the Mediterranean.
China’s Silk road
Largely centered around religious pilgrimage.
Medieval Tourism
Largely centered around religious pilgrimage.
Medieval Tourism