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How is tourism organized?

3 December, 2015 - 15:25

Learning objectives

At the end of this chapter the reader will be able to:

  • Describe the major types of agreements among countries that affect tourism.
  • Discuss the functions of international, regional, national, and state organizations involved in tourism.
  • Compare and contrast the organizational structure and functions of the national tourism organizations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Define and correctly use the following terms: diplomatic recognition, consular office, Bermuda Agreement, International Airlines Travel Agent Network, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, National Tourism Organization, Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, US Forest Service, Tourism Canada, bilateral tourism agreement, visa, World Tourism Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization, Pacific Area Travel Association, US Travel and Tourist Administration, Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, FONATUR