Public Sectors Role in Tourism

Public sector has an influence in tourism business. To begin with, it is essential to outline the main policy instruments used by governments in order to manage tourism.

Youell (1998, pp 44-46) states, that: "public bodies influence tourism sector either directly, through ministry with responsibility for tourism and the NTO, which include: provision of infrastructure, information services and creation of tourist attractions and facilities. Or, indirectly, through foreign policies and legal controls, which are: provision of favorable economic climate, establishment of tourism policies within which the commercial sector of tourism industry can operate successfully, co-ordinating, promotional and regulatory role in tourism provision, and conservation of the physical and socio-cultural resources that attract tourists to destination." Additionally Cooper at al (2005, p 514) points out that: "governments use demand and revenue management in order to influence demand in the industry by: marketing and promotion, information provision and network development, pricing, controlling access to the destination, safety and security. Supply and cost management are