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Additionally, authorizes a major expansion of the research programs currently administered by the
International Trade Administration
&
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sOf
ce of Travel and Tourism Industries.
Canadian Tourism Commission
The
(CTC) was created in 1995 to promote Canadian tourism in
order to capitalize on one of the fastest-growing international industries. The CTC is dedicated to
promoting the growth and pro
tability of the Canadian tourism industry by marketing Canada as a
desirable travel destination and providing timely and accurate information to the Canadian tourism
industry to assist in its decision making. The CTC is a unique public/private-sector partnership that
provides an innovative approach to tourism: one that is industry led and market driven. The
commission recognizes that the greatest source of tourism knowledge and expertise rests with
the tourism industry itself. Therefore, the CTC designs, delivers, and funds marketing and research
initiatives in partnership with provincial and regional tourism associations, government agencies,
hoteliers, tour operators, airlines, and attractions managers. CTC has one of the best and most
comprehensive tourism programs in the world and serves as a model that many other nations strive to
equal. The CTC is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and maintains of
ces in nine key
global markets. In India and Brazil, the CTC employs general services agents. Visit the CTC Web site at
www.CanadaTourism.com
.
Canadian Tourism Commission
Tourism Australia
On July 1, 2004, a new body,
Tourism Australia
, was created that brought together the Australian
Tourist Commission, See Australia, the Bureau of Tourism Research, and the Tourism Forecasting
Council, harnessing the skills and knowledge of these organizations under one umbrella. Two new
business units, Tourism Events Australia and Tourism Research Australia, were also established to
focus on industry and market needs. Tourism Research Australia incorporates a merger of the Bureau
of Tourism Research and the Tourism Forecasting Council. Tourism Australia is now the federal
government statutory authority responsible for international and domestic tourism marketing as well
as the delivery of research and forecasts for the sector. The main objectives of Tourism Australia are to
in
uence people to travel to and throughout Australia, help foster a sustainable tourism industry, and
help increase the economic bene
ts to Australia from tourism. Tourism Australia is another out-
standing national tourism organization and would be a good model for others to follow. Visit its Web
site at
www.tourismaustralia.com
.
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
Numerous responsibilities for ef
cient and safe air travel are assigned to the
Federal Aviation
Administration
(FAA), which is illustrative of governmental regulating bodies. This U.S. government
organization in the Department of Transportation formulates regulations and supervises or controls
various aspects of airline and airport operations. Examples of these functions are air traf
c control, air
safety,
flight standards, aviation engineering, airport administration districts, airways facilities, and
certi
cation of new aircraft. The FAA also examines and licenses pilots and
flight engineers. Its Web
site is
www.faa.gov
.
U.S. Department of Transportation
The mission of the
(DOT) is to serve the United States by
ensuring a fast, safe, ef
cient, accessible, and convenient transportation system that meets our
U.S. Department of Transportation
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