1. IMPACT OF TOURISM
3.05 Identify the roles of
public and private sectors in
tourism.

2. Public sector
Public agencies supported by local,
state, or federal government
dedicated to promoting tourism
development and allocating monies
for tourism projects

3. Public Sector Agencies
•North Carolina Department of Commerce
•North Carolina Visitor/Welcome Centers
•Local Chambers of Commerce
•Convention and Visitors Bureaus

4. Responsibilities of the public sector
•Promotes the private sector as its
major responsibility
•Offers incentives for tourism
development
•Provides monies for feasibility studies
for local and state tourism
development
•Directs the allocation of tax revenues
for tourism-related projects

5. Private sector
Businesses that are
privately supported
and promote
tourism
development

6. Private sector businesses
•Airlines
•Car rental companies
•Hotels/Motels
•Cruise lines
•Travel agencies
•Restaurants
•Internet sites (Expedia)

7. Responsibilities of the private sector
•Offers businesses that will provide goods and services
for a tourist
•Develops strategies to entice tourists to return to the
area
•Supports all efforts to influence the growth of tourism
in an area
•Participates in the political process to ensure tourism
development
•Participates in the planning of tourism development
in the area