P(56) Travel and Tourism Sector

Travel and Tourism Management

Travel and Tourism Sector
TASK 2

Introduction
Travel and tourism industry can be seen as one of the
leading industry now days. In today world there are
many people who love to visit different place from one
place another over a period of time. If the person is
travelling with in own country then it is a domestic
travel. On other side when they visit outside the
country is international tourism.

2.1 Functions of government, sponsor bodies and international
agencies in travel and tourism
In this sector the role of government are very
important. The government has to make feasible
function for tourism industry which flourish services.
For the travel and tourism industry the government and
sponsor bodies are taking strategic decision to increase
the awareness about the tourism industry.

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 The main function of government is to make proper policies
and laws related with the services of tourists. So that the
organisation will provide them legal services. With the help
of these policies, it make easier for the visitors to visit other
or own country and can enjoy the destination places.

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 Government sponsor bodies such as national,
regional trust bodies, they have to conduct the
proper market research for the development of
tourism with different aspects of people. Through
this they will able to promote the tourism sector for
the development of economy.
 International agencies are collecting the statistical
information from different sources in order to
attract large number customers. They are promoting
the safe and regular transport facilities.

2.2 Local and national economic policy influence the success of
travel and tourism sector
The position of government is an essential part in the travel and
tourism industry. The central government is making
appropriate policies in development of travel and tourism
industry. The local ans economic policies are making are
playing an significant role for the success in the travel and
tourism industry.

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There are many rules and
regulations which has been set
by the government for the
improvement of tourism
sector. With the help of these
policies the organisation is
also providing proper training
and development programme
to employees in order to fulfil
the requirements of customers.

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The local policy will influence the TUI group in terms
of satisfying their needs. The tour operator has to
provide the services according to the visitors because
there are many people who are coming from
different place.

Refernces
Aldebert, B., Dang, R. J. and Longhi, C., 2011.
Innovation in the tourism industry: The case of
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Blanke, J. and Chiesa, T., 2011. The Travel & Tourism
Competitiveness Report 2011. InWorld Economic
Forum, Geneva, Switzerland.
Dickinson, J. E. and Lumsdon, L., 2010. Slow travel
and tourism. Earthscan.