TOURISM AUTHORITY Your role is to argue for the expansion of the tourist industry, emphasising the legislation and

activities designed to protect the environment. Functions of the Tourism Authority: Licence, regulate and supervise tourist enterprises Inspect tourist enterprises to check standards prior to the approval for licence Monitor tourist enterprises to ensure compliance with standards Conduct training sessions for boat operators Cleaning tourist areas Placing buoys to guide boats

Legislation: The Tourism Authority Act was established to cater for a more efficient regulatory framework in relation to activities within the tourist sector with a view to ensure international standards are complied with and sustain the development of Alchemia as a high quality and safe tourist destination. Types of licences issued: A Tourist Enterprise Licence for establishments and activities run for the purpose of providing services or goods to tourists eg. accommodation, restaurants, car rental agencies A Pleasure Craft Licence for vessels used for fishing as a sport and watersports. Non-motorized vessels eg. kayaks and surfboats are not regarded as pleasure crafts.