travel/tourism developments from 1900-2000 - Fiona Rodger

By fionarodger
  • first commercial flight

    first commercial flight

    The St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line scheduled to carry passenger between St. Petersburg and Tampa, Fla.
  • The world's first duty-free shop

    The world's first duty-free shop

    In 1947 the world's first duty-free shop was openned at Shannon Airport in Ireland by Brendan O'Regan.
  • anglo-french channel

    anglo-french channel

    In 6th May, 1994 anglo-french channel officially openned.
  • Burj Al Arab - The world's only 7 star Hotel

    Burj Al Arab - The world's only 7 star Hotel

    In December 1999, Burj Al Arab - The world's only 7 star Hotel was openned.
  • Euro Currency

    Euro Currency

    on the 1 January 1999 the euro was introduced to the world’s financial markets as an accounting currency 17 member states of the European Union.