04. Roles of groups in promoting tourism

What are the roles of different groups in promoting tourism?

• Government

• Media (e.g. Travel writers)

• International organisations

Role of Government in promoting tourism

Formula one in Singapore with concert performance by popular artists in 2014 (http://www.geziseli.com/singapur-formula-1-yarisi/)

Role of Media in promoting/discouraging tourism

If you were a tourist intending to travel to these destinations, (i) how would the following video and headlinesaffect your decision to continue with your trip? (ii) what information do you need to help you make an informed decision whether to continue your journey?

The 2011 Japanese tsunami on the New York Daily News (http://eightfits.blogspot.sg/2011/03/japanese-earthquaketsunami-and-new-york.html)

Role of international organisations such as UNWTO in promoting tourism

How would the government, international organisation and media affect your decision to travel?