The Role of Government and International Agencies in Travel & Tourism

This essay examines the significant role of government, government-sponsored bodies, and international agencies in the travel and tourism industry. It discusses how these entities influence the industry's development by managing social and economic factors, making strategic decisions related to cultural, social, economic, industrial, and infrastructural aspects. The essay also highlights the impact of local and national economic policies, noting both positive effects, such as increased tourism due to policy enhancements, and negative effects, such as decreased tourism during economic recessions. It concludes that the involvement of these bodies results in several benefits for the travel and tourism sector, providing valuable insights applicable for future industry development.

 It has been evident that the travel and
tourism industry covers a huge area and it is
conducting their operations effectively due
to the involvement of several authorities.
 In this study, we would be discussing the
impact of government as well as the
international bodies.
INTRODUCTION

 The role of government in the functioning of the travel
and tourism industry has been important.
 The involvement of government bodies as well as the
international bodies encourage rapid development in
the industry.
 There are several areas where the impact of these
bodies could be assessed.
2.1 THE FUNCTION OF GOVERNMENT,
GOVERNMENT SPONSORED BODIES AND
INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES IN TRAVEL AND
TOURISM

 The prime objectives of the government bodies are:
1. It helps in managing the social as well as economic
development of the country.
2. There are different strategic decisions conduct by
the government for handling the cultural, social,
economic, industrial, and infrastructural areas of the
industry.

 There are different bodies who work in the travel and
tourism industry for fulfilling their required roles
effectively such as:
1. International Bodies
2. National Government
3. Local Government
4. Regional Government

 It has been evident that the government policies and norms
possess a impact on travel and tourism industry in direct
and indirect manner.
 The negative impact towards the safety and security has
been made by the enhancement in the policies and norms.
 There are substantial changes done by the former PM of UK,
David Cameron, towards the policies for managing the
challenges.
2.2 HOW LOCAL AND NATIONAL ECONOMIC
POLICY INFLUENCES THE SUCCESS OF THE
TRAVEL AND TOURISM SECTOR

 The positive impact of the norms and policies on the
travel and tourism industry have been observed due
to the increase in the number of tourists in the
country i.e. China.
 It is evident that majority of the countries face
recession and low GDP just like UK. The tourists in
the UK has been lowered by around 9%.

 For example, a hospitality company could be
backed by capital from a nearby
government. It is done in order to enhance
the financial measures that helps in
managing challenges effectively by the
nearby government.

 The government involves in the operations of travel
and tourism industry due to four reasons such as:
1. Planning and Simplifying
2. Monitoring of Tourism operations
3. Complete ownership and handling of tourism
4. Promoting tourism products along with the country

 It has been comprehended from the study
that the influence of different bodies on the
travel and tourism industry result in several
benefits.
 The study provides substantial information
and knowledge that could be apply in future.
CONCLUSION