tourism: remaining articles

Who carried Charles Furnas on the first passenger flight?

Wilbur Wright

What was the first airline founded?

DELAG, Germany

What was the first scheduled passenger service?

St. Petersburg to Tampa, Florida

Who piloted the first scheduled passenger service?

Tony Jannus

Which airlines were founded in the 1910s and 1920s?

KLM (1919), Avianca (1919), Qantas (1920), Czech Airlines (1923)

What were the conditions of early commercial flights?

Noisy, cold, turbulent, unpressurized

What was Qantas's first international flight route?

Brisbane to Singapore to the UK

How many airline passengers were there in 1930?

6,000

How many airline passengers were there in 1934?

500,000

What aircraft was introduced in 1935 that was faster and reliable?

Douglas DC-3

What slowed commercial aviation in the 1940s?

World War II

What was the first pressurized cabin aircraft introduced by Pan Am?

Boeing 307

What characterized the Golden Age of aviation in the 1950s and 1960s?

Jet aircraft, international routes, luxury inflight service

What was the Concorde known for?

3.5-hour transatlantic flights, exclusive to wealthy

What model did Laker Airways launch in 1966?

Low-cost model

Which budget airlines were inspired by Laker Airways?

Southwest, Ryanair, EasyJet

What enabled cheaper mass travel in the 1970s to 1990s?

Larger planes like Boeing 747

What did Ryanair and EasyJet offer in the 1980s and 1990s?

Ultra-low fares

What event in 2001 tightened airport and cockpit security?

9/11 attacks

What percentage of bookings were online by 2009?

50%

What was the pre-COVID forecast for passengers by 2035?

7.2 billion passengers

What caused global aircraft groundings in the 2020s?

COVID-19 pandemic

What historical period saw the origins of seaside living as a resort concept?

The Roman Empire, with resort towns along Italy's coasts.

What was the first German Baltic resort established in the 18th century?

Heiligendamm.

How did the 19th century railways impact seaside tourism?

They enabled easy access from cities to coastal resorts.

What significant change in holiday practices occurred in France during the 1930s?

Regular paid holidays enabled seaside trips.

What cultural tradition influenced the development of spa resorts?

Roman curative bathing traditions.

What were Butlin's holiday camps known for?

Being early enclosed, all-inclusive resorts in Britain.

Which company popularized the modern all-inclusive resort model in the 1950s?

Club Med.

What problem do all-inclusive resorts solve for customers?

The holdup problem, preventing overcharging once customers are trapped.

What financial advantage do all-inclusive resorts offer to businesses?

They can achieve almost double profit margins.

What is a major criticism of all-inclusive resorts regarding local economies?

Only 20-30% of earnings stay local; the rest goes to foreign ownership.

What is the proposed solution to improve local economic benefits from resorts?

Localize supply chains.

How has the concept of all-inclusive resorts expanded globally?

It has become popular outside of Western/European contexts, especially in Asia.

What is the annual visitor count for Macau, and what percentage comes from Asia?

30 million visitors annually, with 90% from Asia.

What socio-political implication is reflected in the model of modern resorts?

They often isolate tourists from local culture, resembling a colonial-style vacation.

What is a key driver of global tourism and luxury consumption today?

The Chinese middle class.

What comparison can be made between Las Vegas and Macau in terms of tourism?

Las Vegas receives 40 million visitors annually, while Macau receives 30 million.

What is a significant economic impact of cruise ships on local communities?

They involve minimal local labor and economic involvement.

What is the annual visitor count for Hainan, China?

99 million visitors annually.

What historical pattern does modern global tourism mirror?

Western-style leisure patterns, now replicated by China and other regions.