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Who is popularly regarded as the founder of inclusive tours?
Who is popularly regarded as the founder of inclusive tours?
- Charles Aloo
- Marco Polo
- David Livingstone
- Thomas Cook (correct)
In which century did the 'grand tour' of the British aristocracy to Europe take place?
In which century did the 'grand tour' of the British aristocracy to Europe take place?
- 18th century (correct)
- 20th century
- 19th century
- 13th century
Before the 1950s, where was tourism mainly a domestic activity?
Before the 1950s, where was tourism mainly a domestic activity?
- Africa
- North America
- Asia
- Europe (correct)
What circumstances provided an impetus to international travel following World War II?
What circumstances provided an impetus to international travel following World War II?
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What made foreign holidays within the price-range of a new group of consumers?
What made foreign holidays within the price-range of a new group of consumers?
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History of Tourism
- Thomas Cook is popularly regarded as the founder of inclusive tours.
The Grand Tour
- The 'grand tour' of the British aristocracy to Europe took place in the 18th century.
Pre-1950s Tourism
- Before the 1950s, tourism was mainly a domestic activity in the United States.
Post-WWII Travel
- The end of World War II provided an impetus to international travel.
- The introduction of commercial air travel and the development of the jet engine made foreign holidays within the price-range of a new group of consumers.
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