macro eras

Medieval Period

Declined of travel

Medieval Period

Cyriacus of Ancona

Medieval Period

Spread of Christianity

Medieval Period

Crusaders and pilgrims were the only travelers

Medieval Period

Travel (derived from the word ”Travail) became
burdensome, dangerous and demanding during
this time

Cyriacus of Ancona

an Italian humanist and
traveller who explored the Mediterranean, and is
considered to be one of the first true leisure
tourists.

Industrial Revolution

Defined by an increase in travel to new locations

Industrial Revolution

Tourism industry activities began to increase as new
roads, stagecoaches, passenger trains, and sailing ships
became common sights in the early 1800s

Industrial Revolution

railway and steam power

Industrial Revolution

Thomas Cook can be credited for bringing travel to the
general public by introducing the tour package

Industrial Revolution

first American tour

Renaissance Period

Educational travel was offered as a new type of travel

Renaissance Period

Originated with the wealthy English and then among
other individuals who had time and money