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Historical Developments in Travel and Tourism Sector

   

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Travel and Tourist Sector

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1TASK 1............................................................................................................................................11.1 and 1.2 Historical developments in travel and tourism sector and Structure...................1TASK 2............................................................................................................................................42.1 and 2.2 .............................................................................................................................42.3 Implication of political change on the travel and tourism sector in different countries...4TASK 3............................................................................................................................................43.1 Factors affecting tourism demand....................................................................................43.2 How supply changed to meet the effects of demand........................................................5TASK 4............................................................................................................................................64.1 The main positive and negative economic, environmental and social impact of tourism64.2 Strategies that can be used to minimize the negative impacts while maximizing thepositive impacts......................................................................................................................6CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTIONTravel and tourism sector is most signifiant and fast growing industry that contributeseffectively in the economic development. It has been noticed that there are number of servicesthat are related with travel and tourism sector such as accommodation, hospitality, airline, etc.UK is considered as one of most common destination for travellers that provides betteropportunity to UK travel and tourism sector (Anderson, 2011). Present report focuses ondevelopment of sector by considering both historical and structural values. It will providelearning about influence of government agencies on travel and tourism sector. TASK 11.1 and 1.2 Historical developments in travel and tourism sector and StructureUK TOURISM DEVELOPMENTIndustrial RevolutionIn year 1950 the lifestyle of people was dependent upon agriculture. After this, tourismsector has become essential part of life. At initial level, hotels, travel operators, etc were havingoperations separately. In 1941 Thomas Cook has introduced first tour package. In year 1945 theUK tourism sector has changed and leads to increase in paid holidays and growth in airtransport (Assaker, Vinzi and O'Connor, 2011). Global developmentAt the initial level the ability to travel was limited to the royal and upper class. But the timehas changed to great context. Low price packages has been introduced by tour operators whichhas also enhanced the level of opportunities. In year 1952 with the first commercial airflightsfrom London, England,to Johannesburg, South Africa,and Colombo, Sri Lanka touroperators has become established in the market. Number of events and sports activities arebeing arranged that has also boosted the opportunities for global tourism sector. Olympics,1

Oscar and common wealth games are the best example of events that support to tourism sector.Along with this, UNWTO has also established that improves overall working in diversemanner. It has effectively promoted the working of tourism sector. Rise of airline sectorAt the initial period of 1980 the airline sector has started providing support to travel sectorby offering medical services, transportation, etc. Number of changes has been taken into inindustry for sustainable growth.Development of big companiesIn 1990 the number of big companies has entered in market and started offering diverseservices like accommodation, transportation, etc. Use of airline services has also increased inappropriate manner. Royal Mews2

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