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Beginner Course in the Development of the Tourism Industry 

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Beginner Course in the Development of the Tourism Industry
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Overview

Learn how the travel and tourist activities of the past have led to the creation of the modern day tourist industry

Duration

2 hours

Total fee

Free

Mode of learning

Online

Official Website

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Credential

Certificate

Beginner Course in the Development of the Tourism Industry
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate of completion from Alison
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Beginner Course in the Development of the Tourism Industry
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Alison 
Course details

Skills you will learn
What are the course deliverables?
  • Explain how the history of travel evolved in ancient and medieval times, to travel in Europe since the Renaissance, and travel in the United States since the 18th century
  • List the modes of transport used throughout history and explain how they influenced people's vacationing habits
  • Describe how accommodation for travellers has developed since the middle ages
  • Discuss the three main influences on people's decisions to go on vacation
  • Outline the financial considerations of potential tourists
  • Summarize the five most popular tourist attractions
  • List the four main amenities required by tourists
More about this course
  • This free online course on the development of the tourist industry will teach you all about the formation of the tourism industry, from ancient times to the modern era
  • This course begins by showing you how travel developed in ancient and medieval times and proceeds by detailing the evolution of travel both in Europe and the United States
  • It will then explain how the modern tourist industry is influenced by the tourist habits of the past
  • This course will explain how transportation influences people's vacation habits
  • It will also explain how accommodation for travelers has advanced since the Middle Ages
  • You will then learn about the importance of three central factors that people consider when making decisions about their vacation

Beginner Course in the Development of the Tourism Industry
 at 
Alison 
Curriculum

History Of Travel

History Of Travel - Learning Outcomes

Ancient And Medieval Travel

Renaissance And Modern Travel

Travel In The USA

History Of Travel - Lesson Summary

Factors Influencing Travel

Factors Influencing Travel - Learning Outcomes

Modes Of Transport

History Of Accommodation

Time, Money And Motivation

Factors Influencing Travel - Lesson Summary

Amenities And Transport

Amenities And Transport - Learning Outcomes

Tourist Attractions

Tourist Amenities

Transport Systems

Amenities And Transport - Lesson Summary

Course Assessment

Introduction To The Development Of The Tourism Industry - End Of Course Assessment

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