The Current Government Involvement in Tourism in the UK

3. CONCLUSION
This assignment has attempted to give the reader an insight into the nature, scope, and motives behind government involvement in UK tourism. By highlighting the significance of tourism and identifying the roles and policies of government organisations, the assignment gives the reader an understanding of the industry. By giving a case study example of the regeneration of Manchester, the reader can see what benefits tourism can bring, and helps show the motives behind government involvement.
However, there is some criticism about the way government handles the industry. For example, the fact that there isn't one government body overseeing tourism means that the overall planning of tourism is hindered in this country (Holloway, 2002). To make policies requires input from all of the government and quasi-government organisations, and so valuable time can be wasted, as well as the problems created by conflicting opinions.
Other criticism comes in the form of high VAT rates that affect hotels, and air transport. This raises prices for tourists, and attracts them to other countries that may have cheaper accommodation.
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