HND Travel & Tourism: Impact of Policies & Agencies on Sector

This report analyzes the significant role of government, government-sponsored bodies, and international agencies like the World Tourism Organization (WTO) in controlling and shaping the travel and tourism sector. It discusses how governments formulate policies for regulating operations and ensuring sustainable development, invest financially in improving tourism infrastructure, and mitigate negative impacts through legal frameworks. The report also examines the influence of national tourist boards such as Visit Scotland and Visit Wales, along with the impact of national policies like the Tourism Action Plan 2016 and local tourism policies managed by city and country councils. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of international agencies like the WTO in promoting sustainable tourism and setting guidelines that affect the tourism industry in the UK. The analysis is supported by references to relevant academic sources, providing a comprehensive overview of the factors influencing the travel and tourism sector.

TRAVEL AND
TOURISM SECTOR

2.1
IMAPCT OF GOVERNMENT,
GOVERNMENT SPONSERED
BODIES AND INTERNATIONAL
AGENCIES ON TOURISM SECTOR

2.1
 Government
 State Sponsored bodies
 International agencies
 World tourism organization (WTO)

2.1
Government play a significant role in controlling the activities of
travel and tourism sector. Various roles played by government
are as follows-
formulations of policies for regulating the operations and
maintaining sustainable development of tourism sector is done
by government.
State do financial investments for improving structure of tourism
industry and providing better services to visitors.
Negative impact of tourism is also reduced by government by
making effective legal frameworks and policies.

2.1
Various government sponsored bodies which affect the working of tourism
sector are as follows-
National tourist board :- major objective behind establishment of national
tourist board is to promote tourism activities in nation by setting specific
agendas and providing funds for improving structure of tourism sector.
Major tourist board of UK are as follows -
Visit Scotland :- This board supports in development of tourism activities in
the region and structure of tourism industry is also improved by them so
that more number of people visit Scotland.
Visit Wales :- The major objective behind establishment of this board is to
promote tourism and travel activities in Wales by making effective
policies and working for development of tourism sector in Wales.

NATIOANL TOURISM BOARD

2.1
Other international agencies which influence working of tourism sector
are as follows0
World Tourism Organization :- The organization was established for
promoting sustainable and responsible tourism in international
platform. It monitors and control tourism activities of diverse nations
and there are 400 affiliated members associated with this organization.
Tourism industry of UK gets affected by guidelines and policies
formed by WTO

2.2
 IMAPCT OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL
POLICIES ON TOURISM SECTOR

2.2
National tourism policies :- Tourism action plan 2016 is formulated
by government of UK under which new initiatives have been
taken for making improvements in tourism industry. Major focus
is given on restructuring the national and regional tourist boards.
Policies are also formed for encouragement of apprenticeship
and attracting more travelers for visiting UK. In addition to this
Tourism policy 2011 formed by government also supports in
boosting tourism activities in regional, local and national level

2.2
Local tourism policies :- city and country councils are responsible
for forming policies and guidelines for managing tourism
activities at local and regional level. Various areas for which
policies are formed by local authorities includes museums,
theaters, parks , gardens and outdoor activity center.