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Period: 400 to Jan 1, 1400
Middle Ages
The period of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire to the fall of the Constantinople. People travelled by foot, horse back, horse drawn carraiges or boat. They travelled to places trying to fins forgiveness for their sins. -
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Grand Tour
The Grand Tour was what would now be called an art exhibition that traveled from Dover, England to either Ostend in the Spanish Netherlands/Belgium, or to Calais or Le Havre in France. This tour attracted many art admirers who travelled by coach or boat. -
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Industrial Revolution
The industrial revolution were the years where there were major changes in agriculture, manufactoring, mining, transport and technology. In the Industrial Revolution roads were constructed making it easier for people to travel. -
Thomas Cook
Started the first railway transportation in England. -
Steamships
The ocean liner became a new way for many people to travel. The size of the ocean liner increased in 1880 to suit the needs of people who were wanting to immigrate into The United States and Australia. -
Motor Car
The year that was said to be 'the birth of the motor car'. -
Ancient Olympic Games
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Twin Towers
The September 11 attacks caused tourism in New York City to plummit which caused devoastating losses in a sector which before the attacks, generated 25 billion dollars annually. The attacks caused 3,000 people to loose jobs due to the 40% decrease in hotal occupancy. Tourism, hotel occupancy and flying also fell significantly accross America. -
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Global Finance Crisis
International tourist arrivals dropped by 4%.
