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The Boeing 747 is amongst one of the most popular widebody commercial airliner of its kind. The 747 increased accessibility, so more passengers could be carried than any other aircraft at the time. This made travel cheaper and more accessible to tourists. The extraordinary aircraft also opened opportunities to have long - haul flights and be able to fly to a variety of new destinations. -
Clarkson's was a package tour operator in the UK, shortly after being taken over by an air supplier. However, two years later it collapsed, owing at least £7million to over 100,00 holiday makers. This impacted the travel and tourism industry massively, with many holiday makers stranded abroad with no money. Many of Clarkson's customers were also affected due to paying advance on their holidays. As a result of this, the government had to set up an emergency fund to rescue these customers.
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The Concorde was the first supersonic passenger- carrying commercial plane of its time. It was known for its extraordinary flight times with it taking 2 hours and 52 minutes to get to NYC from London. It has affected the travel and tourism industry by making global connectivity more accessible. The Concorde played a major role in boosting international tourism and made it easier for tourists to travel around the world in a shorter amount of time. -
The Transport Act 1980 was an act of parliament that introduced the end of licensing regulations for coaches and tours over 30 miles. As a result of this there was a large amount of competition between travel companies and private companies. It contributed to the travel and tourism industry massively as it allowed travel companies to go anywhere instead of being limited to a certain amount of miles e.g. 30. -
In the early 1980's many brits decided to travel abroad. This was due to a plethora of factors such as improved airlines, affordable flights, new and upcoming destinations etc. This contributed heavily to tourism. For example, it helped economic growth in both the UK and visited countries. It also helped the development of infrastructure. For example places such as airports needed to be created on a larger scale or refurbished. -
The purpose of Tim's invention was too create a system for sharing and distributing information not just within a company, but also globally. In regards to the travel and tourism industry, the internet has helped contribute to it massively. Travelers can book holidays with a click of a button, view a range of resorts and holiday places from their seat, discover new destinations all from the comfort of their own homes on their mobile. -
EasyJet was founded in 1994 by Sir Stelios Haji - ioannou. The purpose of creating this airline was to offer low-cost fares in Europe. Its first flight operated in November 1955 flying from Luton, to Glasgow to Edinburgh. It is one of the largest airlines in the world, with 343 aircraft, operating 1,045 routes across 35 countries and 158 airports. It has affected the travel and tourism industry widely. They're the leading the industry in digital, web, engineering and operation innovations. -
The channel tunnel was built for the purpose of creating cheaper and quicker way of travelling between England and France than by Ferry or plane. The work for the tunnel began in 1988 and was opened by the Queen on May 6, 1994. The tunnel contributed to the travel industry by providing tourists a way of travelling that is an alternative to flight, sea and is cheaper. It also encouraged tourism between the countries connected by the tunnel. -
The government proposed this strategy in 1999 to help boost the tourism industry by promoting things such as sustainable tourism, enhanced visitor attractions and increasing the economic impact of tourism. This government strategy has contributed to the UK in several ways, for example encouraging collaboration. This can help lead to more effective tourism planning and development. -
9/11 was an event where suicide attackers hijacked and seized US passenger planes and crashed them into two New York skyscrapers (The World Trade Centres). Altogether 2,977 people died, causing catastrophic loss. The impact of 9/11 changed the travel and tourism industry largely. There was a decline in visitors, from 6.8 million in 200 to 5.7 million in 2001, there was also a deficit in NYC which resulted in the city taking almost 5 years to get back to pre 9/11 levels. -
On the 26th of December 2004, an undersea earthquake caused a series of large tsunami waves up to 30 metres tall. This affected 14 countries and caused large amounts of destruction. It is estimated to be around $508million. This disaster affected the travel and tourism industry with many tourists being in the area during the disaster as well as cancelling their trips. Many tourists were also deterred in fear of their own safety. -
The global recession was when tragedy struck after the world was hit by a financial crisis. Because of this markets crashed and holiday makers were faced with tight budgets. This had a huge impact on the travel and tourism industry. Many lost their jobs or had reduced income which resulted in fewer travelers, created changes for businesses too change strategies and adapt to consumer behavior. Travel stocks also declined alongside bookings in hotels saw a big decline. -
This event took place after a series of volcanic eruptions in Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland during march to June 2010. This eruption sent a plume of volcanic ash over nine kilometers into the sky. This impacted the travel and tourism industry as most of the airspace in Europe was closed at the time. Many were worried that the ash would damage the aircrafts and thus put people in danger if they tried to fly through it. -
As the entertainment industry grew, so did the travel and tourism industry. One key reason for this was TV and film setting. Shows such as 'Game Of Thrones' have inspired many viewers to seek adventure with their fantastical filming locations. Series and films such as these have impacted the travel and tourism industry massively and has encouraged many tourists to these locations and has boosted tourism in a lot of unknown areas. -
Brexit was an event where the UK decided to leave the European union. Factors such as sovereignty, immigration and the economy contributed to this decision. However, this decision had a great impact on the travel and tourism industry. In the immediate aftermath, UK's decision to leave the European union saw visitor numbers fall by 5.8% in 2018. Brexit also resulted in higher cost air travel, the need for visas, longer passport queues and reduced health benefits. -
COVID -19 was an infectious disease that shook the world and forced nations into pandemics. Everything stopped, schools were closed and online learning started, many had to work from home, social distance and couldn't leave their houses. The T&T industry was one of the most affected industry's during COVID, for example Monthly air passenger arrivals to the UK fell from 6,804,900 in February 2020 to 112,300 in April 2020, a fall of 98.3%. -
Websites
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/68929924 https://www.easyjet.com/en/orange-spirit/innovation https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/channel-tunnel-anniversary/index.html https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06022/#fullreport https://ncas.ac.uk/eyjafjallajokull-2010-how-an-icelandic-volcano-eruption-closed-european-skies/ https://skift.com/2024/08/05/whats-going-on-with-the-economy-and-how-it-will-impact-the-travel- -
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