Historical Developments in the Travel and Tourism Sector

This article discusses the historical developments in the travel and tourism sector, starting from the early age to the present. It explores the changes, challenges, and the future of this industry.

In the early age, cultural aspects, learning languages and travelling challenges restricted (Capacci, Scorcu and Vici, 2015). In 14 century
Christopher Columbus sailed westward and vasco da gama cruised to country for earn money then business travel has been integral part of
tourism industry(Cave and Brown 2012). Early tourism started with Nomads who
travelled around the world in search of food and shelter. Main intension of this traveller is to gathered food and traded around the world and
gave rise to the barter system (Capacci, Scorcu and Vici, 2015). 1500 BC is marked as the era when the Europeans visited pyramids and thus
developed the tourism for pilgrimage. Early tourism started with Nomads who travelled around the world in search of food and shelter. Main
intension of this traveller is to gathered food and traded around the world and gave rise to the barter system (Capacci, Scorcu and Vici, 2015).
1500 BC is marked as the era when the Europeans visited pyramids and thus developed the tourism for pilgrimage.
Travel and Tourism Sector
Historical developments in the travel and tourism sector
Aiming to provide best services in travel and tourism sector TUI
group has been leading the market in this sector. A study of
development in travel and tourism sector can be described as
under:
Before 1945: Back in 16 century people were living in an era
which was completely dependent on agricultural activities. The
start of increase in industrial sector lead to decrease in holidays.
So the travelling pleasure was enjoyed by a few who was the
richest in the 18th century. Between the world war international
travel was enjoyed by the wealthy and elite societies. Before
1950s travel and tourism was completely independent the hotels
were doing their business to provide beds, the airways were
selling their tickets, railway was independently working and all
the major factors which are involved in this were independent.
1945-1979: The beginning of
this era have initiated the need
to change the situation of this
sector. The development of
tour operators started in
1950s. Changes were
identified like- hotels were
focusing on providing
services rather than just
providing accommodation
which lead to development of
hotels, airlines started offering
insurance and accommodation
on booking the tickets. From
1950s onwards the packages
for travelling, paid holidays
and growth in air transport
started. All the factors
combined to form the
packages so as to generate
more and more business and
to provide best services.
1979-till now:
From the beginning of 1980s full travel services were
provided by the airlines like- medical services, holiday,
taxi etc. 1990 aimed at formation of the tourism industry
in UK. Everything related to this sector improved the
hotels, the transport services etc. Hospitality became an
important factor in the country. Tour operator’s agencies
were made a major rise in economy was seen due to this
sector. And now in 2017 this sector has become very
important for the UK's economy as it generates most jobs,
regulates most income flow and is very essential for the
development of the culture of the country.
Future: This sector will emerge to grow in a rapid pace because
the urge to travel will rise amongst people. The industry will aim
at providing best services which will enhance more generation
of jobs. Customer satisfaction according to their demand will be
used as the key to success in this sector. A major contribution to
the economy this sector will develop and rise more and more.