Tourism Planning Environments Discussion 2022

Running head: TOURISM PLANNING ENVIRONMENTS
TOURISM PLANNING ENVIRONMENTS
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Tourism discussion paper introduction and identification
Tourism discussion papers are very much important for the effective evaluation of policy
cycles concerning tourism. Policy cycles are important as they describe the development of
issues starting from the initial idea formation through the different implementation phases
towards the framing of ideas that are newer and effective. The policy cycle goes through many
phases that determine its essential value. There are two tourism related discussion papers that are
being considered in the study to evaluate their effectiveness in the consultation phases of the
policy cycles. The two tourism discussion papers are National Heritage Tourism Summit
Discussion Paper and Growing tourism in the Bega valley shire economy. Both the tourism
discussion papers are based on tourism in Australia. National Heritage Tourism Summit is in
regards to the development of heritage tourism in Australia. The study is related to the formation
of essential plans that can help in the optimal development of heritage tourism in Australia. The
Growing tourism in the Bega Valley Shire Economy is concerned with assessing the growth of
tourism economy in the Bega Valley Shire region of Australia. Along with the same the
discussion paper also analyzes the effectiveness of the partnerships that have been formed
between the Sapphire Coast Tourism, Bega Valley council and the various business and
community groups that are present in the region. The role of tourism in the development of the
social and economic factors that are essential for the wellbeing of the communities of Bega
Valley are analyzed through the paper. Both the papers are concerning the development of
tourism and the role that the various stakeholders have to play in the same. The issues that are
highlighted in both the discussion papers being considered are important in the context of policy
planning cycles. This has helped to understand the prospects of policy planning cycles in view of
tourism development.

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Critique on the structure
The policy planning cycle is important for the effective development and implementation
of policies. The importance increases further in regards to the development of essential policies
that can be beneficial for the larger number of stakeholders concerning the tourism industry. The
policy cycle consists of some of the most important values that need to be considered. They are
action, analysis of situations, financial assessment, assessment of constraints, change oriented
strategies, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and establishment of the vision.
Establishment of the vision is one of the most important part of the entire process as it guides the
entirety of the tourism planning and implementation process.
The National Heritage Tourism Summit discussion paper follows a systematic structure
that helps to bring out the most significant information and implications from the entire study.
The structure focuses on the different aspects that are required in accordance of the policy
planning cycle. In accordance of the same the vision is provided at the very beginning. The paper
focuses on the national trust movement for the creation of a strong heritage tourism experiences
as the trust movement is the custodian of the heritage of the country. The guiding principles and
the alignment with the important goals are provided subsequently. The strategic direction are
provided, the challenges and opportunities are identified and the actions and steps are very
effectively discussed.
Growing tourism in the Bega valley shire economy discussion paper is also very
systematically structured. The introduction is provided, the statistical data are given in
accordance of the visitor data and the source market and the trends are provided. The structure of
the paper makes it efficient for the better presentation of statistical data concerning tourism. The
strategic directions that are to be taken are very effectively described. This is in line with the