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THC1101 Module 1 Topics 1 and 2

This document provides an introduction to the topic of the history and evolution of tourism and hospitality. It discusses how tourism originated with ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and continued to evolve along major trade routes like the Silk Road. Different sectors of the industry also evolved over time, from early spas and baths to modern developments in transportation, accommodation, and travel agencies. The document aims to give students an overview of how tourism developed from its early beginnings to the global industry it is today.

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THC1101 Module 1 Topics 1 and 2

This document provides an introduction to the topic of the history and evolution of tourism and hospitality. It discusses how tourism originated with ancient civilizations like the Sumerians and continued to evolve along major trade routes like the Silk Road. Different sectors of the industry also evolved over time, from early spas and baths to modern developments in transportation, accommodation, and travel agencies. The document aims to give students an overview of how tourism developed from its early beginnings to the global industry it is today.

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MODULE 1 

 
Topic No. 1 
 
Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality

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This topic introduces students to different concepts and ideology of the Tourism and Hospitality
Industry. Included in this topic; is the relationship of tourism and hospitality, an introduction of
the different components of tourism and hospitality, and the definition of both tourism and
hospitality. Students are also expected to tackle the difference of tourists and excursionists,
understanding the nature of a tour, as well as the characteristics of a tourist product and a
tourist destination. Lastly, in this topic students will be given a deeper understanding of the
importance of tourism and hospitality.
 
Learning outcomes:  
 Recognize the relationship of tourism and hospitality
 Describe the components of the tourism industry
 Explain the definition tourism and hospitality
 Compare tourists from excursionists
 Discover the nature of a tour
 Interpret the characteristics of a tourist product and a tourist destination
 Illustrate the importance of tourism and hospitality
 

Relationship of Tourism and Hospitality


 
1. Both the Tourism and Hospitality Industry affect one another.
- Both tourism and hospitality industry directly affect each other as they both benefit on
the growth of each other and thus suffer in the demise or fall of the other.
- For example; (a) According to the www.travelandleisure.com, Palawan was voted as the
best islands in the world. With that result, we can expect that different tourists all over
the world would be excited to visit Palawan, to personally experience why it was voted
as such. In relation to the intent of people (tourists) to visit Palawan, the tourism in
Palawan would increase as we expect the arrival of different tourists coming to visit
Palawan. Tourism then can affect the growth of hospitality as tourists would also need
different establishment to cater their personal needs such as (but not limited to),
accommodation (hotels), food and beverage (restaurants) and recreation (spa, resorts,
and of such). To read more about the World’s Best Awards survey of Travel + Leisure,
you can read the full article at https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-
best/islands. (b) According to the www.tripadvisor.com, Okada Manila Resort &
Casino was voted as #1 Best Value of 254 Spa Hotels in the Philippines. Being
awarded as a top spa hotel in the Philippines, Okada Manila Resort & Casino can
expect people (guests) would want to try their services. As interest of guests to
try Okada increases, guests would want to try and book for an overnight stay or
book their spa services. With an average cost of about P10,500++ (+service
charge and +tax) a night not everyone can afford that rate thus, guests can book
through different travel agencies or online bookings for a better rate. To see the
complete list you can refer to https://www.tripadvisor.com/HotelsList-
Philippines-Spa-Hotels-zfp7779536.html. To summarize this observation, we can
clearly relate that if the demand for tourism increases, the demand for
hospitality can also increase and vice versa.
2. Experts consider both as one large industry
- As some experts continuously regard the interrelation of tourism and hospitality, they
would consider that ultimately tourism and hospitality is one and the same as they
clearly rely on each other and is closely related.
3. The combined industry is composed of:
a. Food & Beverage Services
b. Lodging Services
c. Recreational Services
d. Travel-Related Services
Defining Tourism and Hospitality
 
 
 
After reading the whole topic please watch Educational Video 1 Wake up in the Philippines

To end this topic please answer Formative Assessment 1


 
REFERENCES: 
 Goeldner, C. R., and Ritchie,  J.R. B. )  12th Edition “ Tourism  Principles,  Practices, Philosophies  (John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.)  
 Fletcher, J.  et  all , 6th Edition “ Tourism Principles and Practice  ( Pearson)
 Tuazon-Disimulacion, Maria Arlene. (2019). Macro Perspective of Tourism and
Hospitality. Mandaluyong City:  Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.
 www.travelandleisure.com
 https://www.tripadvisor.com
 https://psa.gov.ph/content/contribution-tourism-philippine-economy-127-percent-2018
 Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmf7YVK5Bus
MODULE 1 
 
Topic No. 2 
 
History and Evolution of Tourism

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This topic narrates to students how the tourism and hospitality industry became the
phenomenon that it is today. Will be able to discuss in detail the history and origin of the
tourism and hospitality industry. This topic will also tackle the different international travel
patterns and its significance in the evolution of tourism and hospitality. Lastly, this topic will
describe the factors that favour the growth of tourism and hospitality.
 
Learning outcomes:  
• Interpret the history of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
• Sketch the origin of tourism and hospitality in the Philippines
• Illustrate the international travel patterns
• Appraise the factors that favor the growth of tourism and hospitality

An Introduction…

With all the


innovations and advanced technologies that we have right now that involves tourism and hospitality
experience such as:
 Personalized International Travel
 Bullet Trains
 Online Bookings
 Online Travel Agencies
 Modern Hotel Rooms

But have you ever wondered how the humble beginnings of this industry started.

Early Beginnings

It was believed that the first concept of tourism and hospitality was used by the Sumerians, in
which they have pioneered the use of money and trade, which often uses traveling from one place to
another, and during long hauls of travel for their transactions Sumerians often requires accommodation.

The Silk Road

Contrary to what you may be thinking, the Silk Road is not actually a road (or a visible one at
that). The Silk Road is the route which connected the East and West trades, which involves more than
silk, but also furs, ceramics, spices and a lot more.
Often these routes are filled with thieves waiting to ambush merchants, so hiring escorts for
protection was involved.
This era contributed as well to the development of more trade of products, culture,
advancement of travel and accommodation.

The Classical World

During this period, records of remarkable evolution about travel for trade, religious espionage,
festivals, travel for medical purpose, travel for education and even a grand scale sporting event which
we now all know today as the Olympic Games.

Records of evolution of tourism was also seen in different civilizations such as:
 Chinese
 Polynesians
 Europeans
 Americans

Records of early Tourist Attractions were also written such as:


 The Great Pyramids of Egypt
 The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
 The Tomb of Mausolus
 The Statue of Zeus
 The Colossus of Rhodes
 The Great Lighthouse in Alexandria
 The Temple of Artemis

Evolution of different sectors of tourism and hospitality have also greatly contributed to what we are
familiar with now.
 Spas and Bath – gave way to modern spas and resorts
 Travel Agents – pioneered booking people for travel as their source of income
 Transportation – advancement of Stagecoach, advancement of water travel, rail travel,
automobile and air travel have expanded the reach of people’s capacity to travel to more
places and discover more tourist attractions
 Evolution of Accommodation – as transportation rises, the need for accommodation also
increased

For a more detailed learning, please see Reading 1 History and Evolution of Tourism and Hospitality.

To end this Module please answer Formative Assessment 2

REFERENCES: 
 Goeldner, C. R., and Ritchie,  J.R. B. )  12th Edition “ Tourism  Principles,  Practices, Philosophies  (John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.)  
 Fletcher, J.  et  all , 6th Edition “ Tourism Principles and Practice  ( Pearson)
 Tuazon-Disimulacion, Maria Arlene. (2019). Macro Perspective of Tourism and
Hospitality. Mandaluyong City:  Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.

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