Tourism (1): Lecture Part 1 Intro to Tourism

Question 1

What was Rome’s Grand Tour? Why did it end?

Answer 1

In 1600s England, young boys travelled Europe to see art/buildings. Banks would arrange letters of credit. Wars made it unsafe.

Question 2

How did pilgrimages boost tourism?

Answer 2

Christianity, Bhuddism, Islam - became sightseeing and business opportunities for food/drink stops

Question 3

What was Thomas Cook Travel?

Answer 3

Cook had temperance talks and bought railway tickets for his followers, conducting global tours.

Question 4

How was Thomas Cook Travel overtaken? How did the company end (go bankrupt)?

Answer 4

1899: Inherited by grandson.
1928: Sold to Belgian Orient Express
WWII: Nationalized post war.

Privatized in 70s, bankrupt in 2019.

Question 5

How did the travel industry change post WWII?

Answer 5

Jet travel made it easier to travel but it was still expensive- Only became cheaper in the 90s.

Cold War ending opened new destinations/travelers.