The History of Tourism and the Business of Travel
The History of Tourism
Travel begins to occur out of a sense of adventure and curiosity.
1. The Empire Era(4850B.C.- 715B.C) Egyptians travel to centralized government locations. Greeks develop common language and currency, and travelers’ services emerge as city-states become destinations. Romans improve roads, the legal system, and inns to further travel for commerce, adventure, and pleasure. These empires started the necessities that encourage travel Affluent population with time and money to travel Safe and easy travel Widely accepted currencies Widely used languages Legal system which protects personal safety
2. The Middle Ages(5th- 14th) and the Renaissance Era(14th-16th) Mayans establish trade and travel routes in parts of Central and North America. European travel on failed religious crusades to retake the Holy Lands from Muslim control introduce these military forces to new places and cultures. Macro Polo’s travels throughout the Far East begin to heighten interest in travel and trade. Trade routes develop as commercial activities grow and merchants venture into new territories.
3. The Grand Tour Era(1613-1785) Grand Tour Era makes travel a status symbol for wealthy individuals seeking to experience cultures of the civilized world.
4. The Mobility Era The Mobility Era was characterized by increased travel to new and familiar locations, both near and far. Industrial Revolution gives rise to technological advances, making travel and trade more efficient and expanding markets; increasing personal incomes make travel both a business necessity and a leisure activity.
5. The Modern Era The 20th-century phenomenon that came to be known as mass tourism now includes two different groups of travelers. These groups are classified as organization mass tourists who buy packaged tours and follow an itinerary prepared and organized by tour operators. The second group is classified as individual mass tourists.
Travel begins to occur out of a sense of adventure and curiosity.
1. The Empire Era(4850B.C.- 715B.C) Egyptians travel to centralized government locations. Greeks develop common language and currency, and travelers’ services emerge as city-states become destinations. Romans improve roads, the legal system, and inns to further travel for commerce, adventure, and pleasure. These empires started the necessities that encourage travel Affluent population with time and money to travel Safe and easy travel Widely accepted currencies Widely used languages Legal system which protects personal safety
2. The Middle Ages(5th- 14th) and the Renaissance Era(14th-16th) Mayans establish trade and travel routes in parts of Central and North America. European travel on failed religious crusades to retake the Holy Lands from Muslim control introduce these military forces to new places and cultures. Macro Polo’s travels throughout the Far East begin to heighten interest in travel and trade. Trade routes develop as commercial activities grow and merchants venture into new territories.
3. The Grand Tour Era(1613-1785) Grand Tour Era makes travel a status symbol for wealthy individuals seeking to experience cultures of the civilized world.
4. The Mobility Era The Mobility Era was characterized by increased travel to new and familiar locations, both near and far. Industrial Revolution gives rise to technological advances, making travel and trade more efficient and expanding markets; increasing personal incomes make travel both a business necessity and a leisure activity.
5. The Modern Era The 20th-century phenomenon that came to be known as mass tourism now includes two different groups of travelers. These groups are classified as organization mass tourists who buy packaged tours and follow an itinerary prepared and organized by tour operators. The second group is classified as individual mass tourists.