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A Journey Through Hospitality and Tourism: Milestones and Innovations

Explore the fascinating history of hospitality and tourism, from the world’s first rollercoaster to the birth of the Jet Age. Discover the steam-powered ship innovations, the origins of small hotels, and the significant milestones of Coney Island. Learn when the American Automobile Association was founded and the iconic events at Kitty Hawk in 1903. We’ll also discuss Henry Ford’s Model T introduction, the connection of countries via the Chunnel, and how the Great Depression impacted travel. Join us on this exciting exploration of travel history!

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A Journey Through Hospitality and Tourism: Milestones and Innovations

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  1. 2-7-14 Hospitality and Tourism Warm Up

  2. 1. What was the world’s first rollercoaster? Where was it located? • Name the first steam-powered ship. Who built it? • By what term were the first small hotels known? 4. What decade is considered the beginning of the Jet Age?

  3. 5. In what decade, and state was Coney Island amusement park built? 6. In what year was the American Automobile Association founded? 7. What happened at Kitty Hawk, NC in 1903? 8. In what year did Henry Ford introduce the Model T?

  4. 9. What two countries are connected by the Chunnel? • What was the name of the first supersonic passenger airplane? When was it in service? • Who started a major hotel chain in Memphis, Tennessee in 1952? What was the name of the chain? • How did the Great Depression affect the travel industry?

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