Thomas Cook: the founder’s good intentions became a burden of responsibility for followers

On the eve of World Tourism Day, one of its pioneers, the British tour operator Thomas Cook, left the market …

Among the reasons for his bankruptcy were not only debts and fierce competition, but also politics and even climate change.
The founder of the company, Cook, believed that if the railway offered cheaper fares, then this would make it possible for more people from the lower class to travel, and thus people would drink less, use less drugs, and they would be more interested in knowledge and education. Continue reading →