TS-1 Foundation Course in Tourism Unit 3 –

Transcript:TS-1 Foundation Course in Tourism Unit 3 –:
TS-1 Foundation Course in Tourism Unit 3 – Historical Evolution & Development Unit 4 – Tourism Systems Unit 5 – Tourism Constitutents Block-1: Tourism Phenomenon (3 Units) Course Counsellor: Dr. Mou Roy Email ID: dutta_mou@yahoo.com TS 1 UNIT 3 Historical Evolution and Development Understanding history is essential because present has evolved out of it and for better future we have to analyse past carefully Different views, methods, and trends were followed in history writing right from the olden days One has to understand the transition period from travel to modern tourism NEED FOR HISTORY OF TOURISM Understanding the history of tourism is possible by understanding the phenomenon in a particular society at a particular time History of tourism helps us to understand a dynamic model of tourism development Help in developing the theoretical framework within which the data on tourism can be verified Understanding the history of tourism helps in developing tourism as an academic discipline Careful analysis of history of tourism helps in (i) Identification of sources of data (ii) Use of both written and oral history Sources of Data The various data sources for history of tourism are as follows Literary records Inscriptions Grafitti Papyras receipts Seals Archaeological evidence including painted pottery Diplomatic records Archives, both private and public Oral history and folk culture, both traditional and personal, etc. STATISTICAL RECORDS On understanding the importance of tourism as an economic multiplier tourism statistics came into existence in 1914 Prior to 1920 data base for travel was constructed from railway records, postal authorities, and from passport and visa authorities to Reconstruct the volume of people who traveled Identify the time of the year they traveled, and Find places they visited First Britain began to collect tourism statistics in 1921, and by 1945 all countries started collecting data Earlier 42 definition of tourism was used as a result of which though data collected were of high standard the reliability is often questioned Secondary sources Personal documents that includes diaries, journals and letters of educated travellers, academics and intellectuals Mass communications such as Newspapers Journals Advertisements Guide Books Magazines etc. All above resources help in designing itineraries, identifying important events, and understanding holiday patterns PERIODISATION AND CONCEPTS Six Periods in the History of Tourism With the passage of time the class of people involved in tourism have changed Ancient Era Imperial Era Pilgrimage Grand Tour Era Transition Era Modern Era Concepts