HBM 235 1st Edition Lecture 17 Outline of Last LectureI. Environmental Impacts of Tourism Outline of Current LectureCurrent LectureMonday: Test #2 Review Session Wednesday: Test #2 (Ch. 2,3,7,15)Ch.3 Tourism Policy and Organizations I. Government’s Role in Tourism A. Tourism Policy (strategy and priorities) = social goals, economic goals1. Yap tourism commission-Tourism development must be designed so that it will renew, strengthen, and preserve the culture of Yap-Attract certain types of tourists that are compatible with Yap culture B. Tourism Coordination1. Tourism Policy-Setting and planning-Growth strategy -Balancing triple-bottom line-Foreign Investment -Land Tenure -Infrastructure and architecture2. Architecture Policy/Regulations Examples-No buildings higher than tallest tree-No high fences (obstruct view)-Architecture uses “local style”-Materials, roof, color -Eco-friendly -Architecture pollution- development of new architectural forms may not be compatible with local environment or heritage C. Rational vs. Traditional 1. Rational way of thinking: calculated efficiency; technical superiority 2. Traditional: Intrinsic value; meaning 3. Tourism Legislation and Regulation -Passports/visas-Visa Waivers-Spending requirements-Bhutan: $250 per day -Tourist access/restrictions -Protected area permit (India) 4. Tourism Operations-Gov’t owned airlines -Most government owned airlines do not survive -Gov’t owned hotel (chains)5. Tourism Development Stimulation and Control -Stimulate investment-Tax holiday- deferred payment of taxes-Low interest loans- reduce interest project must pay-Forgivable loans- loans may all/part of loan if certain conditions are met-Tariff remission- removes import duties on goods required for a project -Equity participation- gov’t buys equity shares (stock) in a project Monday: Test #2 Review Session Wednesday: Test #2 (Ch. 2,3,7,15)Ch.3 Tourism Policy and Organizations I. Government’s Role in Tourism A. Tourism Policy (strategy and priorities) = social goals, economic goals1. Yap tourism commission-Tourism development must be designed so that it will renew, strengthen, and preserve the culture of Yap-Attract certain types of tourists that are compatible with Yap culture B. Tourism Coordination1. Tourism Policy-Setting and planning-Growth strategy -Balancing triple-bottom line-Foreign Investment -Land Tenure -Infrastructure and architecture2. Architecture Policy/Regulations Examples-No buildings higher than tallest tree-No high fences (obstruct view)-Architecture uses “local style”-Materials, roof, color -Eco-friendly -Architecture pollution- development of new architectural forms may not be compatible with local environment or heritageC. Rational vs. Traditional 1. Rational way of thinking: calculated efficiency; technical superiority 2. Traditional: Intrinsic value; meaning 3. Tourism Legislation and Regulation -Passports/visas-Visa Waivers-Spending requirements-Bhutan: $250 per day -Tourist access/restrictions -Protected area permit (India) 4. Tourism Operations-Gov’t owned airlines -Most government owned airlines do not survive -Gov’t owned hotel (chains)5. Tourism Development Stimulation and Control -Stimulate investment-Tax holiday- deferred payment of taxes-Low interest loans- reduce interest project must pay-Forgivable loans- loans may all/part of loan if certain conditions are met -Tariff remission- removes import duties on goods required for a project -Equity participation- gov’t buys equity shares (stock) in a