Role of Travel and Tourism Sector in Different Countries and Destinations

This report explores the role of the travel and tourism sector in different countries and destinations. It covers the history, structure, functions, and impact of government regulations, economic policies, and international agencies on the industry.

TRAVEL AND TOURISM
SECTOR

INTRODUCTION
Travel and tourism industry is very ancient and it also has been picking
up popularity day by day. Now a days there are so many peoples are
keen of travelling and prefer to go on holidays, are choosing travel to
abroad. The aim of this report is to understand the role of travel and
tourism sector in different countries and different destinations. The
case study starts with history and structure of travel and tourism sector,
along with this it also introduce about the functions of government and
non-government and international travel and tourism industries. Along
with this, the economic policies and legal charges are also having been
discussed in order to evaluate the influence of international travel and
tourism agencies. The impact of demand and supply within the travel
and tourism sectors it also has been evaluated

Function of government, government-
sponsored bodies and international agencies
There have been many changes are developing in travel and tourism
sectors. But the government of UK also affect the performance of Thomas
Cook by regulating laws and legislation. Therefore new tools and techniques
also impact on enhancing travelling agencies, but it is the responsibility of
local government to interfere in the activities of tourism sectors and make it
more feasible for the travel sectors in order to embellishment to the spread it
should. So as, government sponsored bodies and government plays a
important in working activities of travel and tourism sectors.

Continued…
These agencies have an important role in development of
economy of UK, because there are so many visitors and tourists
are come every year, so as it is helpful in providing employment
of country. The popularity of these tourist destinations in UK is
based upon the number of customers and quality of their
services. Along with this, government of the nation has to
develop these travel and tourism industries, by functioning as
strength to economic and political aspects of UK. Local
governments are also responsible for giving basic infrastructure
and services to customers and helps traveling agencies in order
to attainment to their goals and objectives.

Impact of local and national economic policies
The local and national economic policies of UK, affect the
success of travel and tourism sectors. There are various kinds of
economic policies that effect the growth and development of
these sectors in a positive or negative ways. Economic policies
keep a separate fund of government in order to increase the
numbers of visitors for Thomas Cook. These funds and
investments are helpful in yielding the aid of development to the
tourist destinations. Along with this, there are so many legal
regulations and policies that are set by the government of UK
that impact of performance of tourism in the economic front,
some of these contains with visa and immigration policies

Continued…
Better infrastructure is a key factor of industry’s
capability to entice more tourists and manage them
effectually. Therefore an effective economic policy
must have to consider with reviews and thoughts of
peoples, so as they can decide the level of tour and
tourism in their all-around area. These policies are
more result oriented and provide better outcomes of its
products and services.

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