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1 TOURISM ORGANISATIONS Chapter 8

2 International Tourism Organizations World Organizations: Like UNWTO Regional Organizations: Like PATA National Organizations: Like ITDC

3 World Tourism Organisation World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) is the most widely recognised and the leading international organisation in travel and tourism today. It is a specialised agency of the United Nations. It serves as a global forum for tourism policy and a practical source of tourism know-how. With its headquarters in Madrid, Spain the World Tourism Organisation plays a central and decisive role in promoting development of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism, with the aim of contributing to economic development, international understanding, peace prosperity and universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

4 Regional Tourism Organisations For Example The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a mix governmental and non-governmental bodies that work together to promote tourism industry professionalism in the Asia and Pacific area. European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) this is a regional organisation with a specialised interest in tourism and concerned with cooperation and co-ordination of European airlines.

5 National Tourism Organizations Virtually every country in the world has a national body responsible for tourism. It can be part of a ministry, a constituted part of a government department or an organisation with a separate legal status. Generally the role of a NTO will be to ensure appropriate development and promotion of a nation as a tourism destination. This can include the following functions: research information and promotion within the country overseas promotional activities international relations development of tourist areas overall tourism policy and promotion in supporting key tourism interests in a time of financial crisis

6 UN World Tourism Organization or UNWTO

7 Functions of UNWTO World Tourism Organization promotes and studies international tourism. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. More than 900 million travellers visit beaches, mountains, national parks, historic sites, festivals, museums, worship centers, and countless other attractions every year. Tourism is one of the world's most important industries and creates millions of jobs. The UNWTO is particularly devoted to promoting tourism in developing countries and has vowed to accomplish some of the UN's Millennium Development Goals. The UNWTO reminds travellers to be informed and tolerant in order to truly understand different cultures.

8 Additional Activities of UNWTO UNWTO also... studies travel trends through recent history predicts future tourism trends issues travel warnings prevents spread of diseases helps countries market their destinations encourages countries to simplify visa application processes and reduce travel taxes trains travel professionals helps reduce congestion at the world's most visited sites helps destinations rebuild their image after crises like natural disasters.

9 Pacific Asia Travel Organization

10 Activities of PATA This was formed to develop the Pacific region as a place for holidays. It also promotes tourism in South East Asia, including India. Its activities are mainly in the United States, which supplies a lot of the world's tourist traffic. Like most travel organizations, PATA helps develop destinations for tourism by providing advice, plans travel schemes, and provides information - especially through its journal Pacific Travel News. Governments as well as other tourist industry plays can be members of PATA.

11 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

12 Functions of OECD Related to Tourism OECD Tourism document on Trends and Policies provides comparative knowledge, both policy and data, through thematic chapters and countryspecific policy and statistical profiles. The report highlights key tourism policy developments, focuses on issues that rank high on the policy agenda in the field of tourism and provides a broad overview and interpretation of tourism trends in the OECD area and beyond. Tourism Trends and Policies is an international reference and benchmark on how effectively countries are supporting competitiveness, innovation and growth in tourism

13 European Travel Commission

14 Information on Europen Travel Commission The ETC was founded to help European nations cooperate in increasing tourism within Europe, to exchange information on tourism and its marketing, to undertake research and promotion activities. The European Travel Commission (ETC) is the organization responsible for the promotion of Europe as a tourist destination. Its members are the national tourism organisations (NTOs) of thirtythree European countries, including EU member states,.

15 Indian Ocean Tourism Organization IOTO

16 Purpose of IOTO Founded in 1995, this organization seeks to encourage tourism in the Indian Ocean region. It markets the Indian Ocean region as a unique destination, helps members cooperate and coordinate policies, promotes better transport services between members, encourages better services and helps reduce travel barriers.

17 International Air Transport Association IATA

18 Activities of IATA IATA is an organization of almost all international air carriers - it aims to represent and serve the world airline industry. It helps organize safe and convenient international air travel for people as well as freight. IATA tries to standardize tickets, baggage checks, accounting procedures; it is also involved in industry support, environmental issues, consumer issues, regulation, legal monitoring. Through these, it links the several air carriers into a unified service system. Thus, International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world s airlines, representing some 240 airlines or 84% of total air traffic. IATA supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.

19 International Civil Aviation Organization : ICAO

20 What is ICAO? ICAO is an organization of governments joined to promote safety and efficiency in civil aviation worldwide. It formulates and implements standards and practices, laws concerning civil aviation, navigation plans etc. The ICAO Council adopts standards and recommended practices concerning air navigation, its infrastructure, flight inspection, prevention of unlawful interference, and facilitation of border-crossing procedures for international civil aviation. ICAO defines the protocols for air accident investigation followed by transport safety authorities in countries signatory to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention).

21 International Tourism Organization ITO International Tourism Organisation AG (ITO) is a company of experts which provide advice in the fields of tourism strategy and master planning, development and investment strategy, marketing programs for the tourism and leisure industries worldwide and consultation on the latest technologies supporting distribution ITO provides cutting-edge advisory services to governments, tourism authorities and the tourism industry to maximise the short-term economic benefits of businesses and destinations without compromising long-term environmental, cultural or social integrity. We assist destinations to find valuable, practical solutions to sustainable tourism challenges, and to position them for international and long-term success.

22 Diagram Explaining Functioning of ITO

23 The British Tourism Office VISITBRITAIN

24 More on British Tourism Office VisitBritain is the name used by the British Tourist Authority, the tourist board of Great Britain incorporated under the Development of Tourism Act Under memoranda of understanding with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and the offshore islands of Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man, VisitBritain also hosts information on those territories on its website. VisitBritain was created in April 2003 to market Britain to the rest of the world and to promote and develop the visitor economy of England. It was formed out of a merger between the British Tourist Authority and the English Tourism Council, and is a non-departmental public body responsible to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

25 Tourism Department of Dubai DTCM

26 What does Dubai Tourism offer? DTCM s organisational structure truly reflects its role as the principal authority for planning and supervising the development of the tourism sector in the emirate. Its teams are therefore organised to allow its customers travel trade, investors, visitors (business and leisure) and other government agencies - to interact with it efficiently to transact information and business. As per the Dubai Department of Tourism Dubai is a unique destination that is both a dynamic business centre and a tourist paradise, offering more attractions, shopping, fine dining and quality hotels. From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors.

27 Dubai is so impressive!

28 Singapore Tourism Board

29 Activities of Singapore Tourism Board The Singapore Tourism Board is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore, tasked to promote the country's tourism industry. STPB actively promoted the development of infrastructure, including the building of hotels and tourist attractions such as the Jurong Bird Park and Sentosa which is now a popular resort island for both tourists and local visitors. The board also markets the city as a convention venue and organises events to attract visitors. In the 1980s, several historic and culturally significant areas such as Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam were earmarked for preservation. These places express Singapore's cultural diversity and became popular tourist destinations.

30 The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

31 Functions of the UDS Tourism Board The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (Board) serves as the advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry in the United States. The Board advises the Secretary on government policies and programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry, offers counsel on current and emerging issues, and provides a forum for discussing and proposing solutions to industry-related problems.

32 South African National Department of Tourism

33 Responsibilities of South African Tourism Department The South African National Department of Tourism is responsible for the development of the tourism sector and promotion of south africa as a tourist destination locally and internationally. SA Tourism is the marketing agency responsible for taking the destination to market whilst the department is focused on the development of an enabling environment through the development of appropriate policies and regulations to ensure that tourism as a sector delivers on governments priorities of job creation, poverty alleviation and increased contribution to the country's GDP.

34 Tourism Malaysia

35 Activities of Tourism Malaysia Tourism Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia has grown by leaps and bounds with its focus on promoting Malaysia at the domestic and international levels. It aims to market Malaysia as a premier destination of excellence in the region. Its vision is to make the tourism industry a prime contributor to the socio-economic development of the nation. With the growth of world tourism and Malaysia's potential as a tourism destination, has contributed to the change and focus in the country's tourism sector. It has helped generate substantive foreign exchange earnings and employment. Tourism Malaysia now has 34 overseas and 11 marketing representative offices.

36 Ministry of Tourism India

37 Work handled by Ministry of Tourism India All Policy Matters Development Policies. * Incentives. * External Assistance. * Manpower Development. * Promotion & Marketing. * Investment Facilitation.

38 Planning, Infrastructure and HRD Planning. Co-ordination with other Ministries, Departments, State/UT Governments. Regulation: * Standards. * Guidelines Infrastructure & Product Development. * Guidelines Human Resource Development * Institutions. * Setting Standards and Guidelines.

39 Research, analysis, International Cooperation and External Assistance International Bodies. * Bilateral Agreements. * External Assistance. * Foreign Technical Collaboration

40 Legislation and Parliamentary work Vigilance matters. Implementation of official language policy. Budget co-ordination and related matters. Plan-coordination and monitoring.

41 Infrastructure Development Release of incentives. * Tourist facilitation and information. * Field publicity, promotion & marketing. * Hospitality programmes. * Conventions & conferences.

42 Indian association of Tour Operators IATO

43 Functions of IATO IATO interacts closely with the Government on all critical Issues affecting the Tourism Industry in India with the highest priority to Tourism facilitation. It interacts closely with all Government Ministries / Departments, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Diplomatic Missions etc. It acts as the common medium between the Decision Makers and the industry, and presents the complete perspective to both sides, synergising their common agenda of Tourism facilitation. All IATO members observe the highest standards of professional ethics and offer personalized service to their clients.

44 India Tourism development Corporation : ITDC India Tourism Development Corporation is one of the largest Hospitality companies in India. The company has various divisions to cater to different needs of tourists. The divisions are Ashok Travels & Tours, Ashok Group of Hotels, Ashok International Trade Division, Ashok Creativity, Ashok Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Ashok Consultancy. Ashok Travels & Tours (ATT) is one of the largest travel and tour operators in India

45 Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, MTDC

46 Maharashtra As A Tourist Destination Maharashtra is the most visited state by foreign tourists in India and 4th most visited state by domestic tourists in country in Recently, Aurangabad was declared as Tourism Capital of Maharashtra. Maharashtra offers the adventure lovers, over 45 adventures to choose from across its length and breadth. It has over 550 forts to visit including over 20 Sea Forts, 720 km of coastline, the incredible vistas of its western ghats that has superb wildlife and camping possibilities Maharashtra has tremendous potential for Nature Tourism. Many private and public organisations have begun unique and innovative nature tourism. Some of them are Ecomantra, Nature Trails, Wild Escapes, Orchid Group etc.

47 Jammu and Kashmir Development Corporation Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation is the agency of government of Jammu and Kashmir entrusted with managing government hotels and catering establishments.it was set up in 1970 and now has accommodation capacity of 2200 beds per day.the Corporation runs 37 restaurants across the state. Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation established on as a fully owned company of J&K Govt. The objective of the Corporation is to run, manage and administer government hotels and catering establishments for promotion of Tourism and providing best transport facilities to the tourist. The Aim of the JKTDC is to provide best possible services / facilities to the esteemed guests. The tourist facilitations managed by JKTDC are in all the important tourist destinations of J&K.

48 A View of The Beautiful Kashmir

49 Activities of Kerala Tourist Development Corporation,KTDC Objectives of KTDC: To promote Kerala as a leading tourist destination To identify key tourist destinations within Kerala and promote it outside To provide auxiliary support in developing key tourist destinations To provide highest quality hospitality services to tourists To act as one-source destination for various informations regarding tourist destinations and other related information. To ensure higher returns to government, through financial and social viable projects, and thereby provide employment

50 Lovely Kerala

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