Pioneer of organized travel, the Englishman Thomas Cook (died in 1892 at 83) is regarded as the first travel agent in history. By the mid-19th century, he invents many tools and concepts that now seem obvious!
This ten-question quiz revisits the major milestones of this saga. With each answer, you will immediately know whether you were right or wrong, with an explanation to back it up.
So, really unbeatable?
Your turn to play!
For further reading : check out our Thomas Cook saga.
Quiz · History
The Thomas Cook Saga: Do You Know the Pioneer of Packaged Travel?
10 questions about the history of Thomas Cook, inventor of the package tour.
Summary
Sources : TourMaG, series “The Thomas Cook Saga” (article by Michèle Sani, July 7, 2016) and additional TourMaG material on the group’s bankruptcy and the APST intervention.
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