Unit 1: Travel and Tourism Sector Analysis and Government Role

This report examines the significant role of government, government-sponsored bodies, and international agencies in the travel and tourism sector. It analyzes how these entities promote tourism through infrastructure development, policy implementation, and service provision. The report emphasizes the importance of adapting to customer demands, the impact of government decisions on economic growth, and the rise of eco-tourism. It also discusses the socioeconomic benefits of tourism, including foreign exchange, employment awareness, and community engagement. Furthermore, the report explores how government policies, such as those related to transportation, visa services, and monetary regulations, affect the success of the tourism industry. The role of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is also highlighted, underscoring its efforts in global tourism policy and collaboration. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of effective management for tourism and its key role in a country's economic development.

2.1 Analyzing the function of government, government
sponsored bodies and international agencies in travel and
tourism
 Government, government sponsored bodies and international
agencies plays an important role in tourism. They actively participate
to promote tourism , provide many infrastructure facilities and
services required to promote tourism.
 Government bodies provide various policies in travel and tourism
sector to promote tourism in their country.

Cont.
 To meet the demands of the customer tourism has to make
amendments in their regular supply of offers.
 The social and economic growth of the country depends on the
strategic decisions that government of a country takes.

Cont..
 Eco-tourism is a new type of tourism which being accepted by
everyone across the world which encourages sustainable
environment.
 Tourism is one of the most important industry in today's world.
According to the study, 1 out of 10 jobs is created by tourism
industry. .

Socioeconomic benefits can be generated by tourism by:
• foreign exchange funds
• by created awareness of employment among the people
• by generating awareness among the local community
Cont..

• Economic policies for development of
tourism should be framed in a such a way
that the local community can make benefit
of it .
• Viewpoints and prospects of local
community should be considered so to
decide tourism level in their surrounding.
• Government should promote tourism
through providing various offers and
discounts to the tourists.
• Making transportation easier for visitors.
• Improvement in visa services.
Cont..

• There are many countries which do not generate profits and benefits
from the tourism industry as government does not have assigned
priority to the tourism sector.
• Economic policies affects in number of ways the success or failure
of travel and tourism sector.
2.3

• If a hotel or resort is constructed in a town which is under local
government , the travel and tourism industry will take advantages
from it and will make profits.
• From the few past years, the Monetary policies made by government
are also focusing in the nourishment of the tourism sector.
• Monetary policy affect the tourism industry greatly but this also
effects adversely the exchange rate of the countries currency and if
currency plunges tourism will get increase ultimately due to the
vacation in the country will become less expensive for travellers in
other countries.
Cont...

• Management is required for tourism. If management is not there
destinations would ultimately suffer.
• Tourism is a key factor in economic development of any country.
Cont...

Cont..
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO/OMT) is a leading
international organization of United Nation which is specialized in
tourism.
It works as a global tourism policy and a practical source for the
industry.
The agency has made many efforts in nourishing its connection with
commercial and non governmental associates through its system of
affiliate partnership which will help in the guidance for cooperative
actions.

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