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Travel and Tourism Sector from Greek and Roman Empires | Report

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Travel and Tourism Sector from Greek and Roman Empires | Report

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Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1TASK 1............................................................................................................................................11.1 Historic development............................................................................................................11.2 Poster of the travel and tourism structure.............................................................................2TASK 2............................................................................................................................................22.1 Tourism organizations for each of the three types................................................................2CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4
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INTRODUCTIONTravel and tourism has a vast history and from ancient time till present time it has beenconsidered to be the most important sector as it contributes effectively towards the economicgrowth (Becken, 2012). This report covers the changes which took place in travel in tourismsector from Greek and Roman empires to late twentieth century. TASK 11.1 Historic development1.Trend of tourism for trading purpose (Greek and Roman empires (B.C.): During thisperiodpeople of Greek had tradition of great traders. In this era, growth in travel forbusiness reasons. Water was the main and the most important source movingcommodities. However, there was a lack of transportation and safety and less acceptanceof currency was an issue in tourism activities. Sea was the only means through whichpeople used to travel. However, people used to visit other countries for the purpose ofreligious festivals, sporting events and visiting cities Athens (Jeong, Holland and Gibson,2012). People used to carry Romans coins in order to enjoy their trip. Sporting gameswhich were started by Greeks where then copied by Romans which includes Javelinthrow, horse riding, fights-to-the-death.2.Medical tourism: Dark Ages Middle ages (500-1800 A.D.): During this age, peopleused to travel for forgiveness of their sin and others travelled to receive “divine” cure totheir health issues. People used to visit different churches which included Santiago deCampostele which is in Spain, churches of Paris France, Holy Land, etc.3.Mass traveling and development of tour packages: Early twentieth century (1900-1945):During this era, economic prosperity has been increased and there was asignificant increase in systems, modes and speeds of travels. By this year people gotnew means of transport which included road, sea, etc. in addition to this, different traveland tourism organization can into existence which helped people visit different places.Among these organizations one of the most popular which provided services related totravel and tourism was Thomas Cook.4.Technology development: (Late twentieth century): In present world the technologyenhance so much that people can just see the famous placed on their figure tip and selectplaces where they want to travel. The use of technology in travel and tourism sector1
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