Topic B Types Of Travel And Tourism Organisations

Question 1

Private organisations

Answer 1

Owned by private individuals or company may be a public limited company on stock market

Question 2

Aims of private organisations

Answer 2

-to make a profit
-to increase market share
-to increase turnover
-to improve or maintain its image

Question 3

Organisations within the private industry

Answer 3

-tour operators
-travel agents
-transport hubs

Question 4

Public organisations

Answer 4

Owned or funded by the government local or national staffed by paid employees but may also be supported by volunteers

Question 5

Public organisations

Answer 5

Owned or funded by the government local or national staffed by paid employees but may also be supported by volunteers

Question 6

Aims of public organisations

Answer 6

-to financially break even
-to provide a service to the public
-to maintain best quality service
-to use funding appropriately

Question 7

Voluntary sector

Answer 7

Funded by grants legacies donations and entry fees staffed by volunteers through larger organisations

Question 8

Aims of voluntary organisations

Answer 8

-to preserve and protect the environment
-to can campaign against inappropriate development

Question 9

Voluntary organisations

Answer 9

Visitor attractions,charities