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Concepts about the history of tourism

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Why did the Romans created a great road system?

to improve and speed connections between the capital and other places in the Empire.

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What is mass tourism?

The idea that large numbers of people could afford to travel for pleasure.

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What is the Grand Tour?

The trip that young rich men went on to finish their high education and before settling down.

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Why was tourism stopped during the Middle Ages?

The Roman Empire had fallen and it was no longer safe to move around.

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Why did a lot of people try to take part in the Crusades?

Beause it was the only opportunity for travelling at that time. (For religious reasons too)

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Why was the idea of 'paid holidays' important for tourism?

More people could afford to travel.

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What was the service like in an INN at the beginning?

Just a place to sit down and rest and something to drink.

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How did the tourism taste change after the Industrial Revolution?

People who could travel started to prefer sunny places to go on holiday.

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Why was the Mobility Era important for tourism?

The development of different faster means of transport expanded tourism.

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What did Thomas Cook do?

He put together the first commercial package holiday.

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Why was the invention of the credit card important for tourism?

People didn't need to carry cash with them. It was safer and easier.

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Who were the regular travellers of ancient times?

Merchants, men in the military service, members of the government

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How did Internet change tourism?

People could access information about new places on their own, without the help of an agency.

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What happened during the COVID-19 lockdown with tourism?

The industry suffered, but new forms of tourism developed.

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What are the basic components of a package holiday?

Transport, accommodation and meals

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