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introduction of the Boeing 747 'Jumbo jet'
The jumbo jet was was introduced in the late 1960s. it had the nickname due to its size. It played a large part in making long haul flights more accessible and affordable for a larger number of passengers. it benefited the travel industry as it allows more passengers to fly at once. it also opened up new long haul routes. it promoted tourism and business opportunities. . -
The then number one UK tour operator Clarkson went into liquidation
Thomas Cooks tour operator faced financial difficulties and was unable to continue its operations. as a result the company had to enter liquidation. they had to cease business activities and sell their assets to pay of debt.it This affected travellers and employees. other company's had accommodate and fill in for Thomas Cook. it highlighted the importance of financial stability and planning in the travel industry. -
Concorde came into service
The Concorde was built in the 1960s. It offered an unmatched speed. This would make long haul flights much shorter and opened a level of business and leisure. On July 25, 2000, an Concorde crashed 60 seconds after taking off. A total of 113 people were killed. After this accident the Concorde would no longer stay in service. Since then aircrafts have had huge changes and advancements. Aircrafts now are more fuel efficient, quieter, and have longer ranges. They also have more advanced technology. -
The launch of Ryan Air
Ryanair started their operations in 1984. Ryanair started the concept of budget air travel, offering affordable flights. This had a huge impact on the travel industry. They made ait travel more affordable and accessible for many people. It has contributed to the growth of tourism and business encouraging other companies to make similar choices. -
The number of package holidays topped 10million for the first time.
In the 1980's the growth of package deals grew larger. With new technology it made it easier for people to book holidays and online travel agents were growing. The milestone highlighted the growing popularity and demand for this type of travel. Package holidays have continued to grow. This meant that people could book everything in one place. this had made booking holidays easier overall and stress free. -
Tim Berners-Lee invented the internet
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in the late 1980's. This enhanced the accessibility of the internet, making it easier for people to find and share information. This had a huge impact on the travel industry. People can now search and book flights and hotels online. It has become a huge part of advertisement for travel and tourism. booking holidays are easy to book and find. it has given online travel agents a huge platform. online has become an important part of travel and tourism. -
Intasun holiday company ceased trading
Intasun Holiday company was a well known travel company that faced financial difficulties and had to cease trading. this meant that they were no longer able to provide their services to customers, which included booking holidays and travel arrangements. This had an impact on the travel industry as it meant there was one less travel company available to provide services to customers. although it opened opportunities for other companies to step in and take over the customers. -
Chanel Tunnel opened
The Chanel Tunnel opened on May 6th 1994. The tunnel connects England and France. It become a massive way of transportation since, allowing trains to transport passengers and goods between the two countries. The opening of the channel Tunnel had a huge impact on the travel industry. it provided faster and more efficient way for people to travel between both counties. The tunnel made it easier for the tourists to explore different countries and experience new cultures. -
EasyJet launched
easyJet is a low cost airline that founded in 1995. It stared with just two aircrafts flying between London Luton and Glasgow. By offering affordable flights it made air travel more accessible to a lot more people. this led to an increase in numbers of travellers. EasyJet influenced other airlines to use similar strategies. This opened up more opportunities for tourism. EasyJet has grown to become one of the largest and most popular airlines in Europe. -
9/11
On September 11, 2001 a series of terrorist attacks took place in the United States. Two planes were flown into the Twin Towers, another plane hit the Pentagon and a fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania. In the aftermath of the attacks there was a decrease in travel due to heightened security measures and passengers concerns. Airlines faced financial challenges, and many had to restructure and some had to declare bankruptcy. It took time for the industry to recover. -
Indian ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
This disaster that occurred on December 26 2004. It was one of the deadliest natural disaster in history with over 230,000 deaths. This happened in Sumatra, Indonesia. This affected the travel industry as many popular tourist destinations were damaged. Hotels, resorts and transportation were destroyed or damaged making it hard for travellers to visit these areas. The number of tourists dropped. it took time for the rebuilding and the attraction of tourists again. -
Global Recession
This was also known as the "Great Recession". Many countries experienced a decline in economic growth, high unemployment rates, and financial market turmoil. it was a challenging time for many individuals, businesses and industries. the travel industry was hugely impacted as people -
Icelandic Ash cloud
Due to the eruption of the volcano in Iceland, a massive cloud of volcanic ash spread across Europe. This lead to closure of airspace and he disruptions of thousands of flights. This had a major impact on the travel industry causing flight cancelations, delays and stranded passengers. the ash cloud became a risk. -
The Game of Thrones
The Game of Thrones filmed in many different places. These became popular tourist destinations. Many fans travelled to see where the films were set. This led to an increase in tourism, boosting local economies and new job opportunities. -
Brexit
Brexit refers to the UK leaving from Europe. There has been many changes to the travel industry since then. Travellers from the UK must now have a valid passport that has a certain amount of validity. you also need visas and or permits to stay longer in Eu countries. there has been changes with the duty free shopping and a change with roaming charges. -
Covid
Covid is a highly contagious virus, it quickly spread across the globe causing a global pandemic. This impacted the travel industry massively. It caused travel restrictions. This caused a huge decrease in travel all around the world. Many businesses faced big financial problems such as hotels, airlines and travel agents. Some even had to close.