Question

Explain how Thomas Cook became synonymous with the tourism industry.

Answer 1

Instructions: Talk about the following points in regards to this question:

• Who was Thomas Cook?
• What did he do?

Solution:

• Thomas Cook can be seen as a pioneer in travel agencies.
  
• He became well known in the field of tourism during the second half of the 19th Century.
  
• He had organised a trip by rail from Leicester to Loughborough for 600 people. Later, he organised a round trip to Europe.
  
• So eventually, he opened a travel agency and sold tourist tickets. This venture of his has helped in the development of modern tourism.