The document provides a history of tourism, beginning with its origins in ancient Greece and Rome. It discusses how tourism evolved from the aristocratic grand tours of 16th-18th century Europe to becoming a mainstream middle class activity by the early 19th century. Modern tourism emerged as an industrialized and commercialized set of activities in the late 19th-early 20th centuries. By the early 21st century, tourism had become one of the world's most important economic sectors. The document also covers the types of tourism including international/domestic and inbound/outbound tourism. It provides an overview of tourism in Albania, noting its beautiful landscapes, historic towns and the friendliness of its people.