Roles Of Diff Grps Promoting Tourism

Question 1

Government

Answer 1

-Influence the number of visitors and their length of stay
- authorise air landings
- planning, funding and building infrastructure projects linked to tourism eg airports, roads and ports
- ensuring safety and security of tourist sites
- set up agencies to promote tourism eg Singapore tourism board promotes the country as a tourist destination and develop tourism as an industry, facilitating tourism related business to invest in SG. it encourages development of new attractions such as integrated resort in Sentosa and jewel at Changi Airport

Question 2

Media

Answer 2

• media reports influence the decision of tourists
• positive reports such as interesting culture or attractive scenery encourages people to visit
• negative reports such as incidents of violence, disasters and outbreaks of disease can deter visitors
• tourists made aware of destinations that they have not properly considered eg visits to ANTARTICA
• travel writers evaluate the destination on accommodation, transport and food for their readers
• inspire readers to travel to destinations they have not thought of before

Question 3

International organisations

Answer 3

• organisations for economic cooperation and development (OECD) work with governments, international organisations such as UNWTO and the international labour organisation to promote tourism as a tool for national growth and job creation
• the world tourism organisation ( UNWTO) works primarily with private organisations including tourism organisations and academic community, as well as the government to promote sustainable tourism development. It encourages countries to use tourism to reduce poverty and create jobs and business opportunities
• WHO: leading authority for health is capable of influencing global behaviour eg situation updates and health advisories on avian influenza H5N1from 2003 to 2013. Discourage visitors from visiting at risk countries