Key Developments of travel and tourism

  • Development of Tourism Act

    An Act to provide for the Tourist Boards for England, Scotland and Wales that have a responsibility for promoting the development of tourism to and within the UK.
  • Package holidays

    Package holidays
    Low-cost holiday packages changed when the general British public could afford to travel outwith the UK. This significantly decreased domestic tourism.They swapped places like Butlin's for Benidorm that cost £78 during peak school holiday period.
  • Currency restrictions

    Currency restrictions
    Tourists were only permitted to take £50 when travelling abroad,until the currency restriction was lifted. More money meant more people wanted to travel so they could purchase more things whilst on holiday
  • Transport Act

    This was brought to support coach companies.This act meant privately owned businesses could travel on any route.
  • Technological Development

    Technological Development
    The internet was a massive technological advancement. As people were able to book their holidays online it significantly boosted the accommodation and flight market.
  • Package travel regulations

    Any tour operators offering package holidays had to follow these regulations. This act ensures the tour operators and customers knew their responsibilities.
  • Air passenger duty

    Air passenger duty was reduced on flights which restricted the growth of inbound flights, until 2006 to increase it again and remove the barrier.
  • Internet Development

    The Internet Society is constantly improving by merging information, training, and partnerships to communities internationally.
  • First Supership

    Travelling by a supership is cheaper, because it is similar to a cruise ship, holding more cabins to accommodate more passengers resulting in lower cost.
  • Airbus A380

    The A380 can accommodate up to 853 people in an all-economy class structure.They also have economy and first class seats which makes the flights cheaper.