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Question
Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling ______.
Options
handicrafts
toys
food items
tourist tickets
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Solution
Thomas Cook established a travel agency selling tourist tickets.
Explanation:
In the second half of the 19th century, C.E., the name of Thomas Cook is noteworthy in the context of tourism history. He organised a trip by railway from Leicester to Loughborough for about 600 people. Later, he was successful in organising a round trip to Europe. Eventually, he established a travel agency selling tourist tickets. This early venture of Thomas Cook opened doors for the development of modern tourism.
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