The Contemporary Travel and Tourism Industry: An Overview Report

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the contemporary travel and tourism industry. It begins with a historical perspective, tracing the evolution from ancient times through the industrial revolution and into the modern era, highlighting key developments such as the rise of railways, aviation, and the internet. The report then delves into the industry's growth, emphasizing its economic impact, job creation, and international tourist arrivals, including projections for future expansion. Furthermore, it analyzes the interrelationship of various elements that define the travel and tourism sector, such as accessibility, accommodation, historical and cultural factors, and the significance of timing and seasons. The report concludes by summarizing the key findings and emphasizing the industry's role in economic growth and societal development.

THE CONTEMPORARY TRAVEL
AND TOURISM

INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
LO 1.................................................................................................................................................1
History and overview of the travel and Tourism industry...........................................................1
Development in travel and tourism sector...................................................................................2
Analysing the interrelationship with different elements in travel and tourism-..........................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION
Travel and tourism defined as industry that is growing at good pace (Yüksel, 2017.).
Henceforth, the travelling organisations are analysing the needs and requirements of customer
and develop the plans and packages accordingly.
Thus, report will lay emphasis on activities as history and overview of travel and tourism,
development within this sector and elements that define the relationship within this sector.
LO 1
History and overview of the travel and Tourism industry
Travel and tourism is one of the grooming industries within the UK. However, it indicates
that this creates more global economic output by creating job opportunities to the people.
Henceforth, the histories of the tourism divide in different manner are as-
Before 1945- During the ancient times and approximately till the end of 16th centaury people use
to live in agriculture communities. However, the beginning of the industry revolution was al
slow start in the 18th century in urban and rural area.
Prior to the 1950, Tourism was just an industry that was inconsistent, tour operators, hotel
transport operators and travel agent all used to work separately. After that the changes in human
behaviours and their expectation from this industry has made possible for travel and tourism to
keep the phase with other industry. Therefore, in the starting phase tourism sector was only
inclusive of the travelling and transportation of the goods and services. After the 1960 onwards
the various factor have seen that are as increment of free time availabilities, Growth in capital
income, improvement in tour packages that offered by the different organisation.
By the year 1980, there were several airlines that were offering full travel services, arrangement
for holiday, medical service and hiring car etc. In 1990, the formation of the tourism industry
was affected by the development of the varied big companies in UK. Thus, it aids to enhance the
growth of Travel and tourism. In addition to it, tourism business is likely to assist global to bring
economic development in twenty first century. Tourism is about to creating the more peaceful
and internationalized universal society (Moutinho and Vargas-Sanchez, 2018). Hence, it will also
help in expansion and renovation of local economies and communities. Therefore, tourism
industry also play crucial role in both enhancing the education and providing job opportunities to
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the number of individuals.
Development in travel and tourism sector
Travel and tourism industry is one of the great industry sectors. Therefore, it drives
economic growth, promotes peace and improves social development. Henceforth, key stages in
the development of the travel and tourism industry are as-
In the ancient times the people use to travel for the purpose of war, trading and religious
pilgrimages. In the third century ancient Greeks visit the sites for their good and visit temples
and Parthenon in Athens.
Henceforth, in the middle ages the most of the transport was happen on the basis of food and
horseback. This was the only medium that people can afford. Another development of the travel
at this time was taking of the cure by the healthy who visited the various spas towns to take the
water. In the year 1815, tarmac had been developed and this led to have further development in
road systems within UK and this aids to increase the movement of individual of people and
vehicles.
Thus, the development of the railways enhanced the opportunity for travel. By the opening of
first rail service in 1825 people could travel for longer distance. Henceforth forth, development
of travel made this possible. In the 1990, technological is the development that aids to enhance
the business activity. With the help of internet people can book their tickets online. Since the
1960 technical advancement has grown rapidly such as check in system at airports and this
internet advancement has groomed travel and tourism industry (Jovicic, 2019 Chen, Zou and
Petrick, 2019). Therefore, it can be stated that the travel and tourism is one of the largest and
fastest growing sector. In the world with economic growth in 2017 there was 4.6% outpacing
that of global economy for the seventh year in row. It means the travel and tourism industry GDP
growth was 50% higher than that of global economy.
In 2017, there were 1.322 billion international tourist travels that enhance 7% compare to
the previous year. By the 2030, it has been estimated that there will be 1.8 international tourist
arrivals that shows average of 5 million people crossing international boarder every single day.
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Analysing the interrelationship with different elements in travel and tourism-
The travel and tourism is one of dynamic and competitive industry that requires the adaptability
to deal with continual changes and desires of customers. Thus, basic component that play crucial
role in travel and tourism are as-
Accessibility- IT defines the means of reach ability to the place of destination through various
means of transportation. As per the view of Chi, Zhang and Liu, (2019) Stated out that
transportation must be regular, comfortable, economical and safe.
Accommodation- This is place where tourist finds the food and shelter facilities. There are
number of accommodations from seven star deluxe hotels to normal budget.
Historical and cultural factors- It exercised tremendous impact over travellers. Therefore, large
number of travellers gets attracted every year. As per the view of Jovicic, (2019) Stated out that
culture impact has huge impact on the travel and tourism industry.
Right time and season- To get travel people need to look over the right time and season. So, that
they can book their tickets at the affordable cost. Thus, the season of the particular location must
be known so that better travel experience can gather.
CONCLUSION
Hereby, it can be concluded that Travel and tourism is one of the fastest growing sector. It aids to
provide better economic growth by providing job opportunities to people. Henceforth, report has
covered activities as History and overview of travel and tourism to determine its growth, develop
within this sector and elements that affect this industry in wide manner.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Chi, C.G.Q., Zhang, C. and Liu, Y., 2019. Determinants of corporate social responsibility
(CSR) attitudes: perspective of travel and tourism managers at world heritage sites.
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.
Jovicic, D.Z., 2019. From the traditional understanding of tourism destination to the smart
tourism destination. Current Issues in Tourism. 22(3). pp.276-282.
Chen, C.C., Zou, S. and Petrick, J.F., 2019. Is Travel and Tourism a Priority for You? A
Comparative Study of American and Taiwanese Residents. Journal of Travel Research,
58(4), pp.650-665.
Moutinho, L. and Vargas-Sanchez, A. eds., 2018. Strategic Management in Tourism, CABI
Tourism Texts. Cabi.
Yüksel, A., 2017. A critique of “Response Bias” in the tourism, travel and hospitality
research. Tourism Management. 59. pp.376-384.
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