HPRINTOUR Chapter 3

1. History of Tourism
HPRINTOUR
M.ALDANA ‘16

2. Before Written History

3. HISTORY OF TOURISM
Before Written History
Prehistoric or ancient times- gathering food
10,000 BCE- the spread of humans into virtually all habitable places on earth.
7,000 BCE- people started to grow grains, barley, vegetables and raising
sheep and goats
*** the belief in gods and making offering to them led to the creation of
rituals. (festivals, celebrations and cultural activities)

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The Sumerians

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Society was established, preference of people began to change.
Barter trading started
Creation of money that resolves the difficulty of trade
*** Sumerians might be the first group of people who engaged in business
travel.
(cuneiform writing and wheel)

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The Egyptians

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The Egyptians
Kings were able to unify their country and maintain peace, they made their
economy flourish, traded with other lands and acquired new products
Egyptians learned to write
They become interested with different culture and places that heightened
their curiosity.
Souvenirs (goods from other land)

8. HISTORY OF TOURISM
The Egyptians
1840 BCE, the earliest recorded travel for the purpose of peace and tourism
was made by Queen Hatshepsut
They also believe in afterlife. Egyptian kings were mummified and provided
with grand burial place.
Construction of great pyramids
Graffiti- evidence left by the tourist

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The Egyptians
 Celebrated festivals invited large crowds from different places. During these
times, there were no food and lodging establishments, travelers slept in the
open or in tents and ate whatever they had

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Indian Civilization

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Indian Civilization
Country prospered when ruled by good kings
Hinduism and Buddhism.
Indian ship sailed southwards and then eastward to Southeast Asia to sell.
Ruler of India had their pastimes as well. Kings and nobles engaged in
hunting game in the wild

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East Asian Civilization

13. HISTORY OF TOURISM
East Asian Civilization
Earliest concept of community and empires started in China
Korean Empire was established with the influence of China.
Japanese developed into a society greatly influenced by Chinese and Korean
who traveled in Japan

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East Asian Civilization
Confucianism and Buddhism
Several development in mathematics, physics, technology and economy
Buddhism shaped the culture of the people in China. (tea, architecture)
1406-1420 Palace of Heavenly
Purity or Forbidden City

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The Greek

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The Greek
Olympic Games was their greatest contribution to tourism.
776, aristocrats from various city-states held mid summer religious festival in
Olympia
Philosophers, -Thales, Anaximander, Herodotus

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The Romans and Europe

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The Romans and Europe
17th Century Rome introduced a December Festival (Saturnalia) – to
encourage the participation of everyone, schools and government offices
were closed; military operations were suspended
Development of roads extending as far as Scotland and Germany to the north
of Iraq and Kuwait in South
◦ Saxon’s Eostre God to Easter.

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The Romans and Europe
1050-1300- roads in Europe had never been busier because of the progress
and resulted to the increase in the number of people moving around.
Aristocrat and nobles were traveling
Clergymen wandered to spread the word of God and in search of learning.
Young men traveled abroad
Peasants as well

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Crusades

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Crusades
Crusades if the roman Empire were for the purpose of getting back the Holy
Land whichwas invaded by the Muslims.
Most of these failed, and some of them died on the way to Holy Land

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The Grand Tour

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The Grand Tour
17-18th Century, a journey undertaken by young men belonging to the
aristocracy of northern Europe.
The purpose is for education and make social connections in the continent
Started in Paris then visited Italy- (Florence, Rome, Naples and Venice)
normally it took as long as 3 yrs to complete the tour

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Spas, Baths and Seaside Resorts

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Spas, Baths and Seaside Resorts
The believe that taking a bath in natural bodies of water could cure physical
and spiritual ailments
Hot springs in bath were discovered by the Celt kings in England
Spa –salus per aquam or sanitas per aquam meaning health through water.
Springs and pools – cure diseases because the water was blessed by their
gods

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Spas, Baths and Seaside Resorts
Baths became venues for Roman social gathering and recreational activities
18th century- spas became popular among members of high society not only
for their curative value but also for their events. Sightseeing and theatrical
performances served as further incentives.
Seaside Resort became famous, they believe that bathing and drinking could
cure illnesses

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Spas, Baths and Seaside Resorts
19th Century, industrial revolution transformed western Europe from rural to
urban
Seaside Resorts became accessible to the working class due to the
construction of railways and steamers
Spread of industrial revolution

28. Philippine Tourism
History

29. PHILIPPINE SETTING
Arrival of the Different Tribes Through Land Bridges and Boats
25,000 BCE- Negritos and Aetas
2,000 BCE- rice cultivation and raising domesticated animals.
Barangay was also introduced
1,000 AD- trading with other nations
1830- Islam was introduced through the island of Borneo
1450-Sultanate of Jolo was established

30. PHILIPPINE SETTING
Spanish Colonial Times
March 16 1521- Ferdinand Magellan
April 27 1521 the death of Magellan
May 31 1521- first Mass in Limasawa
1543 Las Islas Filipinas by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
June 24 1571- Manila as the capital
1600’s Manila Acapulco galleon trade
1830- opened Port of Manila in Aduana (Tondo)
Feb 17, 1872- GOMBURZA

31. PHILIPPINE SETTING
Spanish Colonial Times
1888- La solidaridad
1894- KKK by Andres Bonifacio
August 23 1896-Cry of Balintawak
December 30, 1896- Execution of Jose Rizal
1897- Philippine republic by Aguinaldo

32. PHILIPPINE SETTING
Short- Lived Republic/ American Colonial Period
June 12, 1898- Philippine flag and National anthem
June 23, 1898- Malolos Congress
November 15, 1935- Philippine Commonwealth.

33. PHILIPPINE SETTING
World War
December 8 1941- bombing of pearl Harbor
April 1942- Fall of Bataan followed by Death March
Jose P. Laurel was appointed as the President of the Philippines.
October 20 1944- Mac Arthur landed in Palo, Leyte accompanied by Sergio
Osmenia

34. PHILIPPINE SETTING
May-1968- Muslims organized groups to push the independence of Muslim
Mindanao
CPP was found by Jose Maria Sison
Aug 21 1971- plaza Miranda bombing
Sept 21 1972- Martial Law
Sea tragedy Happened (MV Dona Paz and MV Dona Marilyn)
Tasaday tribe was discovered in Mindoro in 1971
Abu Sayaff
Hostage taking at Quirino Grandstand