What periods can the historical development of world tourism be roughly divided into? What's the difference between modern tourism and ancient tourism?

(1) The development of world tourism history (mainly in Europe and America) is a long and tortuous process.

Referring to the stages of world history, the development of world tourism history can be roughly divided into:

Ancient times (before 1840), modern times (1840 to World War II) and modern times (after World War II).

(B) the characteristics of modern tourism

1. The popularity of tourists

The so-called popularization (not the "mass tourism" mode here) refers to the extensiveness of the tourism class, especially the active participation of ordinary people, which has become the main force of modern tourism and made tourism develop from aristocratic to civilian; The second refers to the scale, that is, the number of people participating in tourism is increasing. From once in a lifetime to once a year or even many times a year, thus forming a trend of large-scale tourism; Third, it refers to group tourism, which is mostly organized group tourism, especially long-distance intercontinental tourism. The popularity of tourists after World War II shows that tourism activities that used to be enjoyed by only a few powerful rich people have become social activities that ordinary working-class people can actively participate in.

2. Universality of the region

The development of tourism depends on the improvement of social productivity. Therefore, modern tourism and sightseeing first arose in western developed countries. After the Second World War, with the rapid development of the world economy and the improvement of people's living standards, people in many developing countries gradually have the conditions to participate in tourism activities, first at home and then abroad. Like China. Not only has domestic tourism developed and prospered, but it has now become a new tourist exporter in Asia.

After the Second World War, although the tourism industry has been hit by many economic crises in the world, it is still thriving, which shows that it is a sunrise industry full of vitality and development prospects, so it is favored by all countries in the world, and developing countries also generally attach importance to the development of tourism. Today, more than 65,438+000 countries (regions) engage in domestic and international tourism, and more than 65,438+000 countries (regions) have joined the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Due to the general development of tourism in all countries and regions of the world, modern tourists can be seen almost everywhere, and the limitations of regional or remote tourism are gradually disappearing. For example, New Guinea, the hinterland of Australia and even Antarctica are visited by tourists and explorers.

3. Unbalanced development

Although modern tourism has regional universality, there is a serious imbalance in regional development. Looking at the development of international tourism after World War II, Europe has always occupied an absolute advantage, regardless of the number of tourists or the amount of tourists spent, while Africa and the Middle East accounted for a small proportion.

4. Sustainability of growth

After the Second World War, the development of the world economy has experienced many twists and turns, especially the economies of western capitalist countries have experienced the impact of many economic crises. Only tourism is unique and enduring, and it is still in the ascendant, becoming an industry that never knows what a "sunset industry" is.

5. Duality of influence

Ancient tourism was limited to the spontaneous activities of a few people, which was not enough to have an impact on society. Although the rise of modern tourism and tourism has stimulated the construction and development of social economy and culture, it has not attracted people's general attention because of its little influence. The rapid development of modern tourism and tourism has not only created the miracle of tourism economy, but also made outstanding contributions to promoting the exchange of different cultures, the communication and understanding of different values and enhancing friendship. But at the same time, the pollution and destruction of the ecological environment, as well as the negative impact on social culture and ethics can not be underestimated. Therefore, how to make tourism and tourism develop continuously and healthily for the benefit of future generations will be a serious issue facing mankind in the 2 1 century.

6. Comprehensive management

Modern tourism and tourism, which provide all-round comprehensive services for tourism, have developed into a market complex with specific economic and cultural functions that requires the participation of many industrial departments, government agencies and the whole society. No country or region (city) can independently develop international or domestic tourism. Therefore, modern tourism will be a unity of interdependence and mutual influence between tourists and tourism service providers. Therefore, modern tourism is highly open and cross-cutting.