‘Provide a review of the nature and scope of current government involvement in tourism in the UK, at the different levels of public sector operation. Provide also an explanation of the motives for government involvement, making particular reference to

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‘Provide a review of the nature and scope of current government involvement in tourism in the UK, at the different levels of public sector operation. Provide also an explanation of the motives for government involvement, making particular reference to tourism’s economic significance.’
1. INTRODUCTION

The tourism industry is believed to be the world’s largest industry, and as such, involves a vast array of public and private sector organisations. This assignment will look at the types of government organisations that structure the UK tourism industry.

It is important to look at the volume and value of the tourism industry first, so that the reader can appreciate the scope of tourism in the UK. Identifying the roles and policies of the public organisations, will show the nature of government involvement, and the section on VisitBritain will highlight the recent changes to tourism structure.

This will give the reader a broader pictu...