REC280 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Open Skies, Canada Border Services Agency, Composite Video
3 Apr 2013
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People in tourism services work in serving the needs of the industry rather than the needs of the visitor. Small business rely on tourism services for marketing, promotions, taxations, government regulations, safety, education, staff training: link to the world of tourists. 2 crown corporations: ctc marketing canadian tourism, ncc - development of canada"s capital region (ottawa) Provincial governments and tourism: similar to federal, but scope is different. Municipal governments and tourism associations: similar to provincial, accommodation tax increase tax revenue-money solely dedicated to promoting/advertising tourism. Free to prospective client is sponsored by city businesses. Solicits business from associations that have not yet considered the site as an option: site inspection held for a single client at the client"s expense and is tailored to its needs and desires. Tourist information centers: act as gateways and provide visitors with their 1st impression of region, all levels of governments fund these, along major highways and borders, symbol (?)
