1. Tourism
Organisations
Unit - 1

2. Tourism Organisation
The Tourism Organizations are the
tourism agencies responsible for the
promotion of responsible, sustainable
and accountable tourism.

3. Tourism Organisation
● A commercial or noncommercial establishment, such as a
company, bureau, or agency, that organizes and conducts tourist
trips.
● An association, union, or other organized group that promotes both
domestic and international tourism.
● A governmental institution that determines state policy on tourism.
● A multinational association for the purpose of facilitating tourist
traffic.

4. Tourism Organisation
● Different types of organizations that provide tourist
services are those known as tour operators, which offer
comprehensive services and tourist facilities.
For example, hotels, restaurants, and means of
transportation.

5. Tourism Organisation in India
1. Government Sector
a. Central Government
i. Department of Tourism
ii. ITDC
b. State Government
i. STDC
2. Private Sector
a. IATO
b. TAAI
c. FHRAI

6. International Tourism Organisations
1. WTO
2. IATA
3. UFTAA
4. PATA
5. WTTC

7. Significance of Tourism Organization
Generating foreign exchange
Creating Employment
Collective Effort
Makes tourism simple and efficient
Encourages tourism specialization
Improves techniques
Encourages global tourism
Increase productivity

8. Role of Tourism Organisations
● Promoting Research
● Explore Information and promotion
● Regularisation of standards of lodging and restaurants
● Control of activities of private travel agencies
● Publicity overseas
● Handle Technical and juridical problems
● Create International relations
● Development of select areas
● Overall tourism policy and promotion

9. Functions of Tourism Organisation
1. Policy Making
a. Development policies
b. Incentives
c. External Assistance
d. Manpower Development
e. Promotion and Marketing
f. Investment Facilitation
2. Planning
3. Coordination
4. Infrastructure and Tourism Product Development
5. Human Resource Development
6. Publicity and Marketing
7. Research
8. Vigilance matters