UK Tourism: Evaluating the Impact of Government and Int'l Bodies

This report examines the influence of government policies, government-sponsored bodies, and international agencies on the UK's travel and tourism sector, with a focus on the impact on companies like TUI. It discusses both direct and indirect impacts of government policies, highlighting campaigns to promote UK tourism and inspire private sector investment. The report also explores the economic policies affecting the tourism industry, including direct improvements in transportation and accommodation, as well as indirect effects through government and private sector investments. Political changes are considered less impactful on tourism, which is seen as a source of cultural exchange and economic support. Furthermore, the report analyzes national and local tourism policies, such as the Tourism Development Plan 2016 and Tourism Policy 2011, and their role in improving infrastructure, attracting visitors, and regulating travel activities. Desklib provides access to similar assignments and study resources for students.

TRAVEL AND
TOURISM SECTOR

2.1
IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT,
GOVERNMENT SPONSORED
BODIES AND INTERNATIONAL
AGENCIES ON TOURISM SECTOR

2.1
Functions of government, government sponsored bodies and
international agencies in travel and tourism UK
The government of UK plays an important role in tourism sector.
Usually the structure of tourism depends on the factors like
attraction, transport, tour operator , travel agent, tourism
development and much more, some time certain government
policies twist the game completely. Their are certain impact of
policies that may affect the company TUI

2.1
Direct impact of government policies : As tourism is
considered as one of the biggest industry in UK and it
helps the most of the population to get jobs and wealth.
Therefore to promote this industry government started
various campaigns in order to promote the UK tourism
and inspire lots of people to visit UK.
Indirect impact of government policies : As the government
started various campaigns which inspire the private sector to
invest into this sector and as the UK has one of the biggest
tourism industry so the huge profit is generated by the people.

2.1Economic policies: Tours and travels is considered as one of
the most important industry across the world and its role
is very special in the economic contribution for the
society. Its impact is direct, indirect, induced. If we
discuss about the direct impact it improves transportation
facilities, accommodation facilities, entertainment
facilities and much more which are used to improve the
living standard of the people. If we discuss the indirect
effect in that case Tours and Travels investments by the
government and the private sector to, purchase from
suppliers also get increases so this will also increase the
economic condition of the country.

2.1
Political Changes: As the politics and tourism does not
share any special or strong relation therefore if any
political changes takes place it cannot affect the tourism
sector as such. For any country the tourism sector is
considered as the source that can be used to improve the
culture, economy. In short tourism not only helps any
country to provide economical support but also give
political science, introduce nee culture into the society.
Increases the knowledge.

2.2
 IMPACT OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLICIES
ON TOURISM SECTOR

2.2
National and local policies affects the success of travel and
tourism sector and due to that overall growth of the travel sector
gets affected.
National tourism policies :- Government of UK has formed
Tourism development plan 2016 so that improvements can be
made in the existing travel activities that are performed in the
nation. State is making efforts for improving the infrastructure
and developing the travel sites so that number of visitors in the
country can be enhanced. Along with this Tourism policy 2011
has also been formed by the government in which major focus has
been given for enhancing the travel activities in the country.
These policies are helping for attracting Chinese visitors in the
country and visa norms also have been modified by the
government so that more number of Chinese people can explore
the travel sites of UK.

2.2
Local tourism policies :- These policies are formed by local
regulatory bodies so that tourism activities in the nation can be
controlled. Along with this city and country council are
responsible for making policies and norms so that tourism
activities can be carried out effectively. Under these policies
action plans are formed for improving the attractiveness and
infrastructure of theatres, parks, gardens and outdoor activities.
These policies supports for regulating the functioning of travel
and tourism sector. Proper monitoring of travel sector becomes
possible and due to that impact is observed on working of the
travel industry. It becomes easier to carry out the operations of
tourism industry and long term impact are observed due to this.

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