Rozel S. Tolentino 1. What is Tourism?

BSHRM 2A

Tourism is the travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. 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 changing economic 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.

Later facilities earlier used for military were transformed to facilitate travel.

Roads were built; markers were established to indicate distances.

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 entire Mediterranean thus the language was widely understood. They provided all the amenities required. The Romans The prosperity of the Roman Empire was reflected in the development of travel. The Romans included a large group of middle class who had money and time to travel. They built excellent roads, transportation and communication systems. They built rest houses.

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.

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

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.

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.

DR. Yangas College Inc.

Submitted by: Rozel S. Tolentino Submitted To: Maam Dionna Mary Delos Santos