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Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism Industry

   

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3P1 Major historical and current development in tourism...........................................................3TASK 2............................................................................................................................................52. Identifying the reason for attraction of tourist on particular destination................................5TASK 3............................................................................................................................................63. Identifying the elements which are required to be considered when developing new touristplace............................................................................................................................................6TASK 4............................................................................................................................................84. Identifying as well as outlining the key organisations involved in tourism supply chain.....8CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................101
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INTRODUCTIONFundamental of tourism is considered to be as the unique contribution of tourismmanagement. The several principles related to the tourism helps in managing the activities oftourists>It also allows an organisation to provide memorable experience to visitors. Theseprinciples assist an enterprise in differentiating itself from other industries. These fundamentalalso supports an organisation in achieving success and fostering growth. During last few years,there has been tremendous growth has been recognised in tourism sector. In UK government hasis providing support to tourism sector in growth. As this only the industry which is contributing alot towards economic development and generation of employment in the nation.The purpose of the project is recognised the historical as well as present development intourism sector. It will also emphasize on highlighting the different forms of tourism and its2
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characteristics. Assignment also have focus on identifying elements that should be consideredwhen developing a new destination,TASK 1P1 Major historical and current development in tourismThe travel and tourism is considered to be as fastest growing industry in world. Theportion of tourism sector have increased importantly in every industry. It has been identifiedfrom historic data which states that the travel and tourism has made beneficial as well assignificant contribution towards economic growth of nation and generation of employment inthe country. Tourism is defined as a cultural, social and economic phenomenon which includesthe movement of people from one destination to other for various objectives. Such people areknown as visitors or tourist. In historical times the ability of people to travel was reserved forroyalty and the upper classes. During earlier time, mainly the upper class people in the societywere used to travel. In middle age period, middle class or people with average income groupused to travel mainly for religious purpose. In earlier period the tour and travel companies in UKwas confined to provide as well as execute informal tours in form of moving from once place toanother at spiritual destinations. But with the passage of time there has been tremendousdevelopment in tourism industry (MiddletonandClarke,2012) As this factors has widened thescope of travel and tourism business. Now travelling is not only limited for the aim of nonprofessional and relaxation activities, it has been executed for variety of other objectives such asincreasing knowledge, interest, health , and education etc. During 14th period Columbus cruise westbound and Ascot Da gamma has executed travelaction. The intention off travelling was to earn money. From that time period business travel hasbeen an integral part of tourism (Heung,Kucukusta andSong,2011)The noble journey was being expedited by British elite class between late 16th and early19 Th period had given growth to new view of tourism. During industrial revolution period therewas tremendous increase in demand for goods as well as services offered by tourism companies.The rational behind rise in demand was primarily the launching of attractive tour packagesservices which was introduced in year 1841.The package involve paid holiday advantage toaverage income group of people in the society. Change in trend and other social, economical,3
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