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HISTORICAL

PERSPECTIVE OF
TRAVELS AND TOURS
LESSON 2
INTRODUCTION

• Travel industry already existed way back in


the early years of the 19th century.
• Cox and Kings and Thomas Cook play a vital
role in the evolution of the travel agency and
tour operations business.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Discuss the development of the travel agency business in the world
• Discuss the involvement of Thomas Cook in the growth of the travel
agency business
• Explain the various stages and turning points in the history of the global
travel agency business
• Cite different milestones in the history of global travel agency business
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF TRAVEL
AGENCY AND TOUR OPERATION
• The very first modern travel agency appeared in the 19th century.
• Modern tour operators are organizations, companies, or private entities that cater to travelers
by organizing group tours and independent travel packages.

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