Tourism Through the Ages
Md Zaker Hossin
Objectives
Provide information on the history of tourism
The different Era (s)
The Empire Era- Egyptians, The Greeks, The Romans
Middle Ages and The Renaissance Era
Grand Tour Era
The Mobility Era
The Modern Era
And Milestone of the developments.
The History of Tourism
As seasons changed and animals migrated, people travelled
to survive.
These early travellers moved on foot, they were limited to
quite small geographical areas.
In this time, travel may remained a localized experience, but
people by nature are interested.
Travellers climbing a mountain and crossing rivers to satisfy
their own sense of adventure and curiosity as they sought a
glimpse of the unknown
As civilization became established and spread geographically,
travel become necessity.
The Empire Era (Duration)
The Empire Era are started from the time of the Egyptians to
the Greek and finally came to an end with the fall of the
Roman empire.
During this time, people began travelling in large numbers
for governmental, commercial, educational and religious
purpose.
As canters of governmental activities, the city-states become
attractions in themselves.
The Empire Era
Factors that influence people to travel during the Empire
era:
---Affluent population with time and money to travel
---Safe and easy travel
---Widely accepted currencies
---Widely used language
---Legal system which protects personal safety.
The Empire Era- The Egyptians (Duration)
At its peak the travel for business and pleasure flourished.
Travel to outlining cities was necessity.
Various amenities were offered to travellers.
They travelled for pleasure and festivals were held every
year.
People used to travel to attend these festivals.
The Empire Era- The Greeks (Duration)
Greeks were the first, who shaped the modern day travel.
Pleasure travel was popular.
Travel was advanced by two development.
---Currency exchange: Greek cities accepted foreign currency,
making it easier for travellers.
---Communication: The Greek Empire covered the entire
Mediterranean thus the language was widely understood.
They provided all the amenities required.
The Empire Era- The Romans (Duration)
The prosperity of the Roman Empire was reflected in the
development of travel.
The Roman included a large group of middle class who had
money and time to travel.
They built excellent roads, transportation and
communication systems.
They built rest houses.
The Middle Ages- The Renaissance Era
The duration time for the Middle Ages (5th to 14th centuries)
and Renaissance Era (14th to 16th centuries).
Travel almost disappeared during the Middle Ages where
travel became dangerous and sporadic.
The feudal system that eventually replaced Roman rule
resulted in many different autonomous domains.
This breakdown in a previously organised and controlled
society resulted in the fragmentation of transportation
system, currencies and languages making travel a difficult
and sometimes dangerous experience.
The Middle Ages- The Renaissance Era (Cont..)
The rebirth in travel emerged slowly during the Renaissance
Era (14th to 16th centuries).
The Merchants began to venture farther from their villages
as the Church and the kings and queen brought larger
geographical areas under their control.
Trade routes slowly began to reopen as commercial activities
grew and the merchants ventured into new territories.
Increased interest in travel for commerce and pleasure.
The Grand Tour Era (1613 to 1785 A. D.)
Trend of luxurious travel started by wealthy English
Developed as a status symbol and spread throughout
Europe.
Goal was to experience the civilised world and study the
arts and sciences.
These travels often lasted for several years.
Growth in travel for business reasons.
The Mobility Era (1800-1944)
Growing economic prosperity
Increase in systems, modes and speeds of travel (roads,
railroads, steamship)
Thomas Cook developed tour packages for mass travel.
Invention of automobile and airplane expanded freedom to
travel.
In 1841, Thomas Cook organised the first tour a group of 570
to attend a temperance rally in Leicester, England.
The immediate success of the first venture and the demand
for more assistance in making travel arrangements led Cook
into the full time business provided services.
The Modern Era (1945 to present)
Paid vacations introduced in the early 1900s made leisure
travel possible for walking and middle classes.
Millions of people were introduced to international travel
during World War II.
Post-war prosperity made mass ownerships of automobiles
possible.
Advent of jet travel shortened travel time .
Time, money, safety and interest in travel led to unparalleled
growth of tourism.
Development of mass tourism.
Tourism Through The Ages
Tourism Through The Ages (Cont...)
