10 Questions
What is the main theme of this year's World Tourism Day celebration?
Tourism and Peace
According to the World Tourism Organization, tourism involves the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for which purposes?
Personal or Business/Professional Purposes
Why did people in ancient civilizations like the Ancient Egyptians travel to religious sites and landmarks?
For Religious Purposes
Which ancient empires contributed to the shaping of modern travel?
Egyptians, Phoenicians, and Romans
What did early travelers mainly rely on for transportation during ancient times?
Foot
In ancient times, why did people have to wander around?
To Seek Food or Escape Danger
What was the primary purpose of ancient civilizations like the Romans undertaking travel?
Trade and Commerce
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes tourists from excursionists?
Purpose of Travel
What do residents who travel outside their usual environment for personal purposes fall under according to the World Tourism Organization?
Tourists
Who did Ancient Egyptians primarily travel to religious sites and landmarks?
The General Population
Explore the evolution of tourism throughout history, from leisure travel in ancient Greece and Rome to religious pilgrimages in the Middle Ages and the emergence of the 'Grand Tour' in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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