tourism is the travel for recreational

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Rozel S. Tolentino BSHRM 2A

1. What is Tourism?

Tourism is the travel for recreational, leisure or businesspurposes.

or Tourism is the activity of a person or persons traveling to and

staying in places outside their usual environment for not more

than one conductive year.

2. What is Tourism Industry?

Tourism Industry Growth in any country is prone to the changingeconomic conditions

3. Summarize the History of Tourism?

EARLY TRAVEL:

Earlier travel was essentially to seek food or to escape danger. Travel was also undertaken for trade. Growth of cities along fertile river banks like Nile etc encouraged

water travel.

Ancient empires like the Romans helped shape modern travel.THE EMPIRE ERA

The Egyptians

At its peak the travel for business and pleasure flourished. Travel to outlining cities was necessary. Various amenities were offered to travelers. They travelled for pleasure and festivals were held every year. People used to travel to attend these festivals.

The Persians:

They started travel initially for military use.


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Later facilities earlier used for military were transformed tofacilitate travel.

Roads were built; markers were established to indicatedistances.

Safety of travelers was given importance. Modes of transport like wagons, donkeys/mules were introduced.

The Greeks:

Greeks were the first, who shaped the modern day travel. Pleasure travel was popular. Travel was advanced by two developments: Currency exchange: Greek cities accepted foreign currency,

making it easier for travelers.

Communication: The Greek empire covered the entireMediterranean thus the language was widely understood.

They provided all the amenities required.

The Romans

The prosperity of the Roman Empire was reflected in thedevelopment of travel.

The Romans included a large group of middle class who hadmoney and time to travel.

They built excellent roads, transportation and communicationsystems.

They built rest houses.


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FATHER OF TOURISM AND TRAVEL

Thomas Cook is the Father of Tourism. His first organized trip was Leicester to Loughborough in 1841. It covered a distance of 22 km for 570 members. He acted as an agent by buying tickets in bulk and selling it to

others on a nonprofit basis.

This gave him an idea to package tours in a profitable manner. He organized the travel arrangements, accommodations,

transport at the destinations and return to the homeland.

He organized the first inclusive tour to Paris Exhibition in 1855. Hotel voucher was introduced by Thomas Cook in 1867 and

Circular Note in 1873 which made travel easier.

First Round the world tour in 1872.


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Manager

I see myself progressing in my field & company, learning & enhancing my

skills & knowledge to the benefit of my company & myself. With enhanced

skills & knowledge I see myself in a senior position (Team Leader) having

more responsibility & coaching others. Also being able to pursue my career

based on company goals & being able learn the company environment &

further business education which will be beneficial to the company & me.

Employee

I see myself as a perfectly groomed person at a respectable

position where I am recognized and appreciated for achievements

in my work. To be an efficient employee who will be more


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determinant and competent in skills. By that time I would have

been proved to be an asset for the organization for my

professional skills.

Chef

After 5 years I would like to see myself as a Known person in the

culinary industry where everyone knows me for my

achievements. And for my parents proud I am a great chef.


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Bartender

I'd see myself as a bartender not only as an employee of a

restaurant or bar. I also have its own restaurant for concentrated

work I do and so I also manage for myself to restaurant or hotel.


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DR. Yangas College Inc.

Submitted by:

Rozel S. Tolentino

Submitted To:

Maam Dionna Mary Delos Santos


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