Analysis of Historical Developments in the Tourism Industry: Report

This report provides an overview of the historical developments within the tourism industry, examining its evolution from early forms of travel to modern trends. It highlights key periods, such as the 14th century with the voyages of Columbus and Da Gama, and the subsequent growth in the sector. The report discusses the structure of the tourism industry, including transportation, accommodation, and tour operations. It also explores the changing motivations of tourists, from early nomads to those seeking cultural experiences and pilgrimage. The report further analyzes specific periods, like the 1870s-1940s, detailing the emergence of leisure activities and the rise of tourism as an industry, including the development of specific attractions and the impact of changing travel preferences. The report also examines the evolution of tourism, including the shift towards more affordable travel options, such as Club Tahiti.

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.
Historical developments in the travel and tourism sector
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Travel and tourism sector's structure
In present age, we can consider the tourism industry
one of the biggest economic drivers as if we compare
the growth rate of this industry then it is way too
higher in comparision to the retail, manufacturing and
communication.
1870-80: during the peak season of winters people
were attracted towards ice-skating , archery, rifle
shooting, croquet etc.
1880-1910: in this time period people were want
to explore the world of arts, new cultures and lots
of exhibitions were held during this time. These
allowed tourists to view a large variety of products
decorated at various stalls.
1920-40: the other places that the tourist started to
visit was the dog’s park in Hyde, barrister’s wig
shop and temple. And at that time there was this
sheep at the green park which used to give the
glimpse of country side.
1950-70: at this period the choice of the tourists
were changed and they started finding out the
alternatives for the high cost places. They started
to find some reasonable places they can hang out
at. And for this they started visiting club Tahiti on
Shaftesbury Avenuewhich.
Travel and tourism sector's structure
 Transportation
 Accommodation
 Information and coordination
 Tour operations and wholesalers
 Government
 Attractions
 Meeting and events