IX Unit - 2: Tourism Business - I (English)
Evolution of the Business of Tourism It is often said that human beings were always wanderers. In ancient times, people lived a nomadic lifestyle , constantly moving in search of food and shelter. With the passage of time, humans learned to settle in one place and fulfil their basic needs. This led to a change in travel patterns . The reasons for travelling also changed over time. People travelled for: Trade and business Spreading religion Religious faith and pilgrimage Escaping famine or drought Military activities and expansion of kingdoms It is not possible to determine the exact time when tourism as an industry began, but travel has existed since ancient times. Travel Accounts as Evidence Historical travel accounts help us understand early travel and cultural conditions: Megasthenes (Greek ambassador) described life in the court of Chandragupta Maurya. Fahien (5th century AD) visited India and recorded his experiences. Hiuen Tsang (Hs...