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 Government

• • • • • • • • • • Foreign Exchange Local Employment Modernisation National Image Political Stability National Security Legal framework & contract enforcement Financial framework Regulate & Control Social Services

• Short Term • Highly Competitive

Challenges

• Complex/fragmented • Politics • Funding • Pace of Global Change

What worked in Belize?

• • • • • • 2003 Dissolved the Ministry of Tourism 2008 Recreated the Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation. (New approach in recruiting Private Sector staff to run the Ministry.) 2009 added Culture 2009 RTD III Belize declarations 2011 BTB development of a Quality & Sustainability Unit.

National Responsible Tourism Policy

Our Role

• Bring Together: » International Community » Public Sector » Private Sector • Policy Development & Regulation

• LE 3 AD Listen to the People • Educate Youth • Enable Local Partners • Engage the Industry • Empower Local People • Demonstrate

Thank you!

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Yashin Dujon

Chief Tourism Officer, Ministry of Tourism, Belize Ag. Director of Quality Assurance, Belize Tourism Board • [email protected]

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