TOURISM

1. Role of Government in tourism
The role of local government is to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural well–being of their communities and their involvement in tourism must be related to that. The LGUs have the mandate to craft their own tourism plan which sets out the priorities over the medium to longer term and how the local authority intends to contribute to community well–being. The plan must set out the following the community outcomes as a result of tourism development, how these have been identified and how the local authority will contribute to these. The Local Government Tourism Strategy may contribute to economic development strategies and or regional as well as national tourism strategies and serve as the basis of the role of LGUs
2. What is National Tourism Organization?
The national tourist organisation is the body highly responsible for the formation and implementation of national tourist policy. It is the proper residency and instrument for the execution for the execution of national Govt. responsible for the control, direction and promotion of the tourism.
All the countries which are indirectly engaged in tourism have program. The National Tourism Organisation may be full fledged ministry, a directorate general, a directorate corporation or abroad etc.
3. What are the role of function of (N.T.O.)
The important function of NTO is to ensure that the maximum international tourist visit in the country for its economic and social benefits. Other functions of NTO are as follows a. Research: - A basic function of NTO is the research of tourism potential in the country (natural and man-made both). b. Information and promotion within the country: - To provide important and accurate up to date information to the tourists visiting country or at various place. c. Regularization and standards of lodging and restaurants: - To ensure the maintenance of appropriate standards of quality and services of hotels and restaurants. d. Control of activities of private travel agencies: - To ensure the appropriate standards of quality and services of the travel agents in terms of efficiency, comfort, economy and protection is maintained. e. Publicity over-seas: - It includes advertisements for publicity of all kinds (print media, electronic media) public relation, distribution of print material. f. Technical and Judicial: - Technical problems are concerned with the development and maintenance of various services, infrastructure, adequate facilities/amenities, tourist destinations etc. Judicial problems may concern with the administration etc. g. International relations: - To develop international understanding while bringing diverse people face to face, develop social cultural values/understandings among all the people of the world making friends to set a good image of the world making friends to set a good image of the country at international level. h. Overall tourism policy and promotion: - Beneficial affects of tourism in general, national development, economical and social both. Reutilization of profits for development and maintenance.

4. What is Regional Tourism Organization?
RTOs are usually private sector membership based organisations. Members include accommodation providers, attractions businesses, tours and cruises, hospitality outlets, sporting facilities, meetings facilities and many other tourism-related businesses.

RTOs have a Board of private sector industry stakeholder directors who collectively should have the best business and marketing skills available to guide development of strategies to benefit and grow the region’s tourism industry results.

Local government usually has Board representation as part of their partnership with the organisation and their contribution of resources. Council representation on the Board should be encouraged because of the mutual benefits for both organisations.

5. What are the role of Regional Tourism Organization?

Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) are organizations that assist travel sellers by providing information on their region and local tourism product.
An important function for any RTO is the preparation of a plans to guide the direction of the region’s destination marketing. Such planning is essential to achieve the best results from marketing resources available and to deliver growth of business for the region.
6. What are local tourism organizations/associations?
Local Tourism Associations (LTAs) come together with their RTO which is the peak body for the region. LTAs are the conduit that links the wider private sector membership with the RTO. Effective RTOs are vital for regional tourism success.
7. What are the roles and functions of local tourism organizations?
LTA’s usually manage local issues such as product development, industry development, local marketing and membership management. They normally leave external marketing to the RTO.