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The Role of Governance & Responsible Tourism

Responsible Tourism in Destinations V Edmonton, Alberta. June 29, 2011

"The sheep are happier of themselves, than under the care of wolves.

Thomas Jefferson

Functions of GovernmentForeign ExchangeLocal EmploymentModernisationNational ImagePolitical StabilityNational SecurityLegal framework & contract enforcementFinancial frameworkRegulate & ControlSocial Services

3ChallengesShort Term

Highly Competitive

Complex/fragmented

Politics

Funding

Pace of Global Change

What worked in Belize?2003 Dissolved the Ministry of Tourism2008 Recreated the Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation. (New approach in recruiting Private Sector staff to run the Ministry.)2009 added Culture2009 RTD III Belize declarations2011 BTB development of a Quality & Sustainability Unit.National Responsible Tourism Policy

Our RoleBring Together: International CommunityPublic SectorPrivate Sector

Policy Development & Regulation

LE3 AD Listen to the People

Educate Youth

Enable Local Partners

Engage the Industry

Empower Local People

Demonstrate

Thank you!Yashin Dujon Chief Tourism Officer, Ministry of Tourism, BelizeAg. Director of Quality Assurance, Belize Tourism Board

[email protected]

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