History and Structure of Travel and Tourism

The report discusses the historical developments and structure of the travel and tourism sector. It highlights key milestones such as the rise of holiday camps, the introduction of package holidays, and the impact of technological advancements. Additionally, it outlines the various components of the travel and tourism sector, including tourist attractions, transport, tour operators, and travel agents, emphasizing their roles in generating revenue and enhancing customer experiences.

TASK 1 History and structure of travel and tourism
1.1 Key historical developments in the travel and tourism sector
Travel and tourism is a sector which has a very unique development history. Travel and
tourism sector has a growth. This sector has made a development trend in past few years,as
tourism is considered as one of the most important industry which has contributed a major share
in economy of countries. There are a number of historical developments in travel and tourism
industry some of them are mentioned below :
 Holiday Camps : From 1945 to 1960 Holiday camps were very famous they were
contributing a major part in total revenue of travel and tourism sector.
 Package Holidays : In year 1949 tour operators started providing tour and travel services
to its customers so that they can easily get several facility while travelling to their
destination.
 Technological Development : In year 1990 technology has become a major part of travel
and tourism sector as technology provides relaxation to a person hence customers started
demanding for better facilities in affordable rates. Hence tour operators developed this
industry by implementing better technology in it.
1.2 Structure of the travel and tourism sector
Travel and tourism sector has a vast structure which has numerous components. The
structure of travel and tourism sector is mentioned below :
 Tourist attraction : Tourist attraction is the main component of tourist attraction. The
revenue of travel and tourism sector is depend on the attraction of tourism.
 Transport : 25% of the total revenue in travel and tourism sector is from transport. Hence
it forms a major part of travel and tourism.
 Tour operators : They deliver packages to customer so that they can get better facilities in
less efforts.

 Travel Agent : He works as a mediator between tour operators and tourists.