The Private, Public & Voluntary Sectors

8/3/2019 The Private, Public & Voluntary Sectors

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The Private, public & voluntary

sectors


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Private sector organisations

Organised by private individuals. Operate

to make a profit.

Had led the development of tourism,especially in hospitality and package

holidays


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Landowners

Can sell land to developers for profit

Are restricted by planning laws to consider

the effects of development. Examples are farmers converting land to

golf courses

Farmers can develop farm tourism B&B,farm shop, petting zoos.


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Development companies

Initiate, advise or coordinate the

development of tourism projects

Work with many agencies such asarchitects, council

Works with other tourism agencies such

as catering, retailing, accommodation,

transport


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Private Sector organisations

2. Devlopment companies &

consultancies

Log onto Acorn acorntourism.co.uk

Find out and write in your own words:1. What they do

2. Who they work with

3. One case study

You have 15 minutes only work fast!


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(a) What are development agencies,

consultancies or companies?

(b) What is their role in tourismdevelopment?


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3. Accommodation providers

The largest sector of travel & tourism

industry

Many components rely on accommodationto complement their main product e.g.

Alton Towers

Dominated by large multinational chains


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1. What is the accommodation providersrole in tourism development?

2. What are the key features of thisindustry?

Extra: For one accommodation provider, findout how they have grown and developed

tourism. For example Hilton have justsigned a deal to develop a new hotel inSaudi Arabia.


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Travel organisations

At the forefront of tourism development

Travel agents, tour operators, transport

providers Responsible for the development of new

destinations and package holidays

Need to work with countries governmentsespecially in developing countries.


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Leisure & entertainment

organisations Theatres, cinemas, events, tourist

attractions, retailing, sporting activities,

spa facilities

Can operate independently or as part of a

multinational chain

E.g Rank organisation


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Public sector Organisations

Both central and local governments have

an important role in tourism development.

They work with public and private sector


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Local Authorities

Local authorities such as Norfolk County Council or Broadland district councilhave tourism departments

Role in Tourism Development.

They work with private and voluntary sector

They provide planning permission for any potential developments.

Planning permission will be granted if the development doesnt affect otherbusinesses in a bad way, and people dont complain about it. It shouldbenefit the town.

Councils also provide grants to help small businesses. Some councils willalso provide help and give advice to tourism businesses.

The county council will have a plan to develop tourism

They will provide money to improve the general area such as new benches,

lighting, signs, bins, flower beds, car parking, all things which attracttourists.

They try to attract tourists to the area which will benefit all people who livethere.


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National Governments

Role in Tourism Development

Gives grants and support for tourism organisations

The department responsible for tourism is the Department of Media,culture, media & sport. (DCMS)

It is responsible for tourism policy that county councils will follow.

It ensures that tourism is promoted in Britain as a whole. It is responsible for the arts, heritage & museums, all of which make

a large contribution to the development of tourism products anddestinations.

Work with private and voluntary organisations to develop tourism.

Ensure that essential tourism skills such as hospitaility are available


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Look on the DCMS website under tourism.

What does it say it does?

Makes government policy Provides money

Carries out research


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National & regional tourist boards

Britains national tourist board is VisitBritain.

Responsible to creating & implementingtourism policy in Britiain

Markets organisations all over the world

Has a website to promote tourism &

develop it Promotes Britain to 35 other countries

Advises UK GVT on tourism policies


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UK regional development agencies

Drive economic development in the region

1. to further economic development &regeneration

Promote business efficiency, investment &competitiveness

Promote employment]

Enhance development & application ofskills relevant to employment

Contribute to sustainable development


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Provides, help, advice, funding, loans, grants.

Fund Non Government Organisations

Look at the EEDA website

What does the EEDA do?

How has it developed tourism in G. Yarmouth?

Who are the partners?


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Non Governmental organisations

(NGOs)

Exist for the benefit of the public

Does not belong to those who run it

Independent of government Non profit making

Examples are Arts council for England,english heritage, English tourist board


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National Parks were set up by the

government. Find out what their aims are.

Look at the Norfolk Broads National Park,

what are the aims?

Who do they work with?Give examples.


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Voluntary sector Bodies

Have been created in response to tourism

development so that the positive and

negative effects can be considered


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Community groups

Concerned with issues that affect a

community


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Pressure groups

Exist to influence development plans &

strategies

It is about tourism development generally. Tourism concern are concerned with the

negative impacts of tourism can have on

the environment


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Registered charities

Regulated by the charities commission

are set up for specific causes such as

curing diseases, nature conservation etc. Must be registered with the government

Receive tax breaks (get tax back)

Pressure groups can also be charities Largest is National Trust


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The Private, Public & Voluntary Sectors