roles of different groups in promoting tourism

Question 1

government

Answer 1

• influence no. of tourists, length of stay, authorise air landings, allows building of facilities (hotels)
• e.g. Singapore Tourism Board promotes SG as tourist destination, develops tourism as industry
• facilitates tourism-related businesses to invest in SG

Question 2

media

Answer 2

• refers to news and info communicated to public
• reports on area affects decision of tourist to visit
• e.g. visits to Antarctica growing in popularity due to favorable media reports

Question 3

international organisations

Answer 3

• group of diff. countries working together for common purpose
• reports can encourage/discourage tourists from visiting place
• e.g. World Health Organisation provided updates & health advisories on avian influenza (H5N1) from 2003-2013