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Roles and Responsibilities of
Tourism Planning
Prepared by Son, Michelle BSHM 2-A

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Roles and Responsibilities of Tourism
Planning
 The tourism industry is one of the most important industries in the world. In order
to ensure that this industry continues to grow, it is important to have a clear
understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in tourism planning.
 In communist countries, all planning is done by the national government.
 In democratic countries, the government and the private sector play a valid role in
the tourism planning.
 It’s also important to understand what the goals of tourism are before beginning
any tourism plan so you know where you want your company to end up.

3.
Roles and Responsibilities of Tourism
Planning
 Roles and responsibilities in tourism planning can vary greatly depending on the
scope and size of the project. Generally, however, there are three main phases to
tourism planning: formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
 Formulation is the conceptual stage where planners develop ideas and proposals.
 Implementation is when the actual work begins.
 Evaluation comes at the end of the process to assess what has been achieved and
identify possible improvements for future plans.

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Developmental Initiative’s
 The first role of tourism planning is to develop initiatives that will help promote
tourism in the area.
 The second role is to create a budget and plan for how these initiatives will be
funded.
 The third role is to implement these initiatives and track their progress.
 The fourth role is to evaluate the results of the initiatives and make adjustments as
needed.
 And finally, the fifth role is to communicate with stakeholders about the status of
tourism planning efforts.

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Tourist Attraction
 A tourist attraction is a place where people can go to see something new or
interesting.
 The roles and responsibilities of tourism planning vary depending on the size and
type of attraction, but typically include things like market research, promoting the
destination, and managing operations.
 Large attractions may also have to consider things like security and
transportation.
 Smaller attractions might only need to manage operations.

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Tourist Spot
 The first is to identify potential tourist spots.
 Once potential spots are identified, it’s important to assess the feasibility of each
one. This includes considering things like infrastructure, cost, and accessibility.
 A big part of tourism planning in identifying a tourist spot is the evaluation in
which it means monitoring trends and gathering feedback on how the tourism
industry is doing in an area.

7.
Tourism as an Industry
 Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries, employing millions of people
around the globe. It is also one of the most complex, with a multitude of
stakeholders involved in its planning and execution.
 So what exactly are the roles and responsibilities of those involved in tourism
planning?
 Tourism Destination Management Organization (TDMO) is typically responsible
for overseeing all tourism related issues within their area or region.

8.
Tourism as an Industry
 The National Government plays an important role in developing policy for the
tourism industry and regulating certain aspects such as safety and security.
 The Regional Governments have a more localized role to play which may include
providing funding for projects and encouraging the development of local
attractions.
 The Local Governments also have a significant role in tourism planning, they
help promote destinations through advertising campaigns and make sure visitors
are met by suitable facilities on arrival.

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Roles and Responsibilities of Tourism
Planning
 Tourism planners must be attentive to shifts in technology, demographics,
economic conditions, natural disasters, cultural trends, and even politics.
Understanding how all these elements will affect tourism plans helps tourism
planners create sustainable initiatives that will last over time.
 The major responsibility of a tourism planner is the ability to use data analysis
skills to determine the needs of potential customers. They must also be adept at
creating marketing campaigns and determining what features will attract tourists
when they visit an area.