The tourism industry is one that can be explored from many different avenues. However, it cannot exist without transportation. In order for tourism to be possible, people must be able to move from place to place that is not in walking distance. This industry is more than 2,000 years old and it began with the Greeks and the Romans (Watson). Over the years, the tourism industry has evolved greatly, from the ways earlier people travelled, where and what they did, to what modern people do today. This paper seeks to provide historical and current information about how travel and the tourism industry has developed and evolved over the years.
In an academic article, Maria Oroian (n.d.), early people did not travel as much for the purpose of tourism.
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The Industrial Revolution caused the shift in movement (Oroian). People now moved from rural to urban areas. There was a shift from basic agriculture to factories. This caused an influx of people in a relatively small area so the need for “a little escape” was present (Watson). Because of the rapid growth in wealth and education, the working class had an increase in disposable incomes and this stimulated the need for a “different” lifestyle (Watson). At this time, motorized transportation was born. Social and technological changes impacted the tourism industry greatly. Advances in science and technology stimulated the invention of cheaper forms of transport. Railways were constructed as well as passenger aircrafts (Personal, Social, and Humanities Education, 2009). Growth in the airline industry began in the 1920s. Brands as Delta, American Airways and PanAm were formed around this time. Cars were also being mass produced at this time. However, in the 1930s, the airline industry flourished as new routes opened up as a result of the establishment of airports and infrastructure (Tnooz, …show more content…
Because of the medical profession, resorts like Saratoga in New York became very popular and fashionable in the 18th century (Oroian). Seaside resorts also became attractive for health reasons, but amusements were created for pleasure as well. The rail way was developed as a means for opening up the country to travellers. When the Erie railroad was completed, it spurred the development of the Niagara Falls as a honeymoon haven. The Industrial Revolution, too, produced a class of wealthy people who now had time to travel (Oroian). Therefore, touring became popular. By the late 1800s, the West coast of the United States attracted both domestic and international travellers for the purpose of tourism. People travelled to see nature’s beauty, to hunt buffalo, and for religious reasons (Oroian). At this time, too, the hours that was required for work was reduced from 12 to 10 hours daily and vacations were recognized. As a result, travel was an option for almost everyone. In 1908, Henry Ford invented the Model T and this resulted in a new era of American tourism. People began to travel within the country for the benefits of tourism by way of the Model T using road systems that allow one to move from state to state (Oroian). Instead of tourism being concentrated, it now became more dispersed which spread tourism in a wider
The developments in transportation changed the American economy and society from 1820 to 1860 in ways of an increased land value, faster traded goods, new cities, and a deeper sense of nationalism. Before these changes came about, the US economy and society was based on an agrarian setting. After this time frame, American Society turned into a capitalist marketplace. In the northern US, there were few changes in terms of industry because they were involved in an industrial revolution. However, the new Transportation Revolution blasted the West into an agricultural empire that provided consumable exports to the other parts of the country.
Textile mills and factories became an important base for jobs, especially for women. There was also widespread economic growth during this time period (Roark, 260). The market revolution brought about economic growth through new modes of transportation, an abundance of natural resources, factory production, and banking and legal practices. Transportation was a large factor in the market revolution. During the years of 1815 and 1840, there were many forms of improved transportation.
Cars were just being introduced in the 20s and weren’t like they are today. The cars in the 20s were made of metal nut would have wood as the wheels. One of the most popular cars were the ford models which included the Ford Model A and the Ford Model T. The rapid growth of cars is because of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company. They would produce a new style of car each year to keep up with the demands of the public. The new roads had to be redesigned and rebuilt to accommodate the growth of the automobiles. Road rules had to be introduced, standardized road signs erected, and methods of controlling traffic. The car enabled travel farther so they wouldn’t have to travel by foot or by a horse. Hotels became more popular and there were more getting built due to more people traveling in there vehicles. At one of the biggest motor vehicle events in 1927 a new car was introduced. This car was the Ford Model A. The ownership of automobiles created a major distinction among social classes and the areas in which people lived and worked. In the suburban living areas automobiles allowed for flexibility in the living areas of the working class. These people no longer had to live near train stations and trolley lines for transportation to their areas of employment. People who lived in urban areas could be assumed as people who could not afford automobiles. Because of the increase of cars, job opportunities had increased. To have new cars meant longer distances were traveled. This led to the development of new businesses, including gas stations, automobile repair services, motels, convenience stores, and roadside restaurants.
Transportation improved from the market revolution through many new inventions, railroads, steamboats, and canals. Pressure for improvements in transportation came at least as much from cities eager to buy as from farmers seeking to sell. The first railroad built was in 1792, it started a spread throughout the states. Cumberland which began to be built in 1811 and finished in 1852, known to be called the national road stretched over five hundred miles from Cumberland to Illinois. By 1821, there were four thousand miles of turnpike in the United States. Turnpikes were not economical to ship bulky goods by land across long distance across America, so another invention came about. Robert Fulton created steam boats in 1807; he named his first one ‘Clermont.’ These steam boats allowed quick travel upriver against the currents, they were also faster and cheaper. The steamboats became a huge innovation with the time travel of five miles per hour. It also stimulated agricultural economy of west by providing better access to markets at lower cost. While steamboats were conquering the western rivers, canals were being constructed in the northeastern states. The firs...
Beginning in the early 1920’s modern values began to define the country. Increasingly citizens throughout the nation began to migrate to larger cities like New York and Chicago, a way of life developed that was dramatically different than the rest of rural society. The new urban way of life became the hallmark of the entire decade. In the years leading up to the 1920’s urbanization took place at an extraordinary pace. Jobs such as farming, mining, and other forms of physical labor are now being replaced by professions such as law enforcement, public services, and business. The introduction of the automobile became a crucial role in modernizing society during this decade. When the automobile was first invented it was only available to the extremely
New methods of transportation in the 1920’s changed the way of life for many people in the U.S and around the world. People in the 1920’s began to travel in ways no one had ever thought of before. People began to travel by trains, cars, planes, and by boats for the first time. . For the first time ever, people were able to really afford to travel and explore the places they wanted without sacrificing much money or time. This paper will explore the different transportation methods that were introduced and improved upon in the 1920’s. I will explore the many challenges that manufacturing companies faced as well as how these transportation methods affected the people of the 1920’s. This paper will also explore the benefits of these new transportation
During the times span between 1920 and 1929, the United states experienced a dramatic change in society on an environmental, industrial, and cultural level. The availability of automobiles to the common citizen molded the American landscape, industry, and national identity. As a result, the financial and cultural gap between the upper class wealth and the lower class laborers shrank and the first semi-modern middle class was born. Henry Ford helped fuel the revolution of the American Dream by providing jobs that offered financial stability and transportation which offered a freedom many people had never experienced before. The “horseless wagon” improved street conditions and overall living conditions. People now had the ability to travel quickly and inexpensively in and out of cities. People who lived in the rural isolation of their farms were also able to transport their goods less expensively and easily to new markets. However, many argued that not all aspects associated with the automobile were viewed as positive. Cars became a speedy way to avoid the police and facilitated crime, especially involving alcohol.
Trains quickly becoming more popular all throughout England and America, the demand for more railroads increased, (“Railroads”). With the demand for more railroads this also called for more workers to build these railroads. With railroads providing a much faster option for transportation, factories increased, (“Railroads”). Many people were employed in these factories and lives changed tremendously,
Throughout the Industrial revolution more and more higher quality roads were made, which made a large impact on travel time from place to place. Waterways were revolutionized especially east of the Mississippi River. Before the revolution traveling by water was
For the introduction, brief information regarding my purchase and the travel and tourism industry is presented. It was then followed by the explanation of the 2 chosen theories from two different chapters.
...le, including connection. Now, as long as you had the money it was possible to travel to basically any part of the world within a reasonable amount of time, where as before sailing there could take over a month. Nothing else could compare to the speed of a plane, which only increased as the decade went on. Another positive effect of air travel becoming more popular was the start of the credit card industry. In 1936, American Airlines created an Air Travel plan, with which if you put down a $425 deposit, an Air Travel card allowed a “buy now, pay later” system which also gave travellers a 15% discount (Flight). The many improvements that occurred rapidly greatly influenced the future of aviation, as it is now rare to find someone who has never been on a plane. These improvements have made connections to the rest of the world easier, making the world even more united.
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He write “Adventure Tourists – that’s those young people who come with back packs, take selfies all over the place, and talk loudly about how ‘awesome’ they are in the bar, isn’t it? “. (Local Council Member: 1). Author of this reasoning show unknowingness of a basic idea of who is the Adventure Tourist. Research conducted in 2014 by The Adventure Tourism Trade Association, demonstrate that global average age of Adventure Tourism customer is 48. (ATTA, Industry Snapshot) This information prove that not only young people are adventure tourist, furthermore they are the minority. Next words of Local Council Member who suggest that this kind of tourist don’t have a jobs, are again the falsehood. According to ATTA, the average global trip price per day is 477 US Dollars, this statistic indicates that customers of this niche of tourism definitely have a financial resources to pay for their active holidays. There is no research about employment of average adventure tourist, but it can be assumed that most of them earn their money at some kind of work. Local Council Member said that in his opinion this part of industry not bringing much money in. As stated in UNWTOs “Global Report on Adventure Tourism” in comparison, on a global level, non-adventure tourists spend about 500 US Dollars per person per holiday, this is about 40% less than the amount spent by adventure tourists. What is more in mass tourism, approximately four-fifths of the revenue from a trip goes to airlines, hotels and other international companies. In contrast, in adventure tourism, quarter of the revenue goes to local communities. This means that this niche brings more money than ordinary kind of tourism and is more beneficial to local
Guiding is one of the oldest professions of the Western world. The evolution of tour guides and the guiding history was divided by Pond (1993) into four periods. There are plenty of specific references in the annals of history, from the Roman Empire to the Middle Age, throughout the renaissance and into the Modern Age. Tourism saw the first major development during the era of the great empires. (3000 B.C. to A.D.500) During this period travelling is dangerous and time consuming. The ancient Persians, Assyrians and Egyptians pursue to travel through land and water. This activity still increased and so the number of guides, they were called ‘leaders around’ or ‘explainers’ who assisted visitors journeying abroad. The second stage is in the period between the fall of Rome and before the Renaissance. The Middle Age approximately A.D.500 to 1500. By that time, religious pilgrimage is the most prevalent type of journey by the middle and the upper classes. The fall of the Rome resulted to decline of the economy and chaos to the social order. The safety and security of the travellers came to be a concern; therefore the preference of the guides had to serve as a pathfinder, safety escorts and protector. The third phase coved the period of the Renaissance and the Grand Tour approximately A.D.1500 to around 1700. During the renaissance, excursions were taken by the first class youth also called ‘Grand Tourists’ for cultural and educational reasons. These tourists were expected to enrich their knowledge through long journeys while being accompanied by a cicerone. The cicerone, named after Cicero the most esteemed guide in European society. The guide was expected to be well versed in many subjects, articulate and multi-lingual. The cicerones ...
The new found wanderlust of the working and middle classes in industrialized countries were given the financial means and the time to satisfy. The 21st century offered most workers in virtually all industrialized nations ???????????? . World War II (Which ended in 1945) was succeeded by an additional boost to mass tourism, serving in a variety of military assignments, 17 million Canadian and U.S. citizens along with millions of people throughout the world were exposed to many new, different and even exotic locations during this war. Many people who had never traveled before were forced to do so by being in Military service, once back at home with family and friends they were eager to share their positive experiences. Several other factors helped to encourage the growth of tourism after the end of II World