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Which of the following factors contributed to the growth of international travel after World War II?
Which of the following factors contributed to the growth of international travel after World War II?
- Increasing unemployment rates
- Changing social attitudes towards leisure and work (correct)
- Stricter border controls between countries
- Decreasing real disposable incomes
What is Thomas Cook popularly known for?
What is Thomas Cook popularly known for?
- His use of a chartered train in 1841 to transport tourists (correct)
- Documenting his travels through Africa in the 19th century
- Founding the first modern travel agency
- Introducing the concept of the 'grand tour'
During which era did the 'grand tour' of the British aristocracy to Europe take place?
During which era did the 'grand tour' of the British aristocracy to Europe take place?
- The Grand Tour Era (correct)
- The Middle Ages and the Renaissance Era
- The Empire Era
- The Mobility Era
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of early tourism in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of early tourism in the text?
During which era did tourism in Europe mainly consist of domestic activity with some international travel between countries?
During which era did tourism in Europe mainly consist of domestic activity with some international travel between countries?
What factor contributed to the emergence of specialist tour operators who organized inclusive holidays?
What factor contributed to the emergence of specialist tour operators who organized inclusive holidays?
Which of the following statements is true about the Renaissance Era?
Which of the following statements is true about the Renaissance Era?
What was the significance of the emergence of specialist tour operators who organized inclusive holidays?
What was the significance of the emergence of specialist tour operators who organized inclusive holidays?
During which era did the journeys of David Livingstone through Africa take place?
During which era did the journeys of David Livingstone through Africa take place?
What is the significance of Marco Polo's narrative in the context of tourism history?
What is the significance of Marco Polo's narrative in the context of tourism history?
