Mass Tourism

A. Throughout history, why did people/groups travel from place to place?

People/ groups travel from place to place for several different reasons, one of the main reasons being migration for economic opportunities. Higher paying job opportunities in one’s specialized field are a major pull factor.

B. What were the contributions of Thomas Cook regarding the tourism industry? Karl Baedeker?

Thomas Cook’s contributions regarding the tourism industry include the concept of sustainable tourism. This involves making a positive impact on the people and environments that we travel to. Karl Baedeker acquired the publishing house of Franz Friedrich ohling in Koblenz.

C. Examine the cultural impact of mass tourism. How does traveling throughout the world expose travelers to?

Tourism has a major impact on the culture of the countries that they are visiting and the visitors themselves. Traveling around the world exposes travelers to new culture around the world and helps them appreciate other cultures.