taxes, rules and legislation: taxes can generate revenue, taxes can regulate flow of tourists, taxes can be reduced in times of crisis, taxes can be used for regeneration, rules eg: Countryside Code, guide people on how to behave, UNESCO world heritage sites are bound by legislation to protect tourism sites, travel restrictions, security measures and entry requirements: outbound travel is restricted for criminals eg: drugs, hooligans., inbound travel restrictions can be seen as prejudiced, airports are a target for terrorism protected by metal detectors, police dogs etc, seaports in the USA are protected by Coast Guard, Customs and FBI, All countries require passports, some require a visa as well, improving transport infrastructure, links and networks: planning and funding for most roads in the UK is coordinated by the government, rail networks are normally public-private partnerships, Many of the world's airports operate via public and private investment , Institutions such as the EU have contributed to Dover and Calais ferry routes and port development, gateways or hubs enable travellers to switch between vehicles or modes of transport, improving essential infrastructure: construction of dams support both energy and water supply, The Hoover Dam supplies water to Las Vegas and receives tourists, raw sewage was emptied into canals in Venice but now hotels must have septic tanks, Hoover Dam, canal in Venice, supporting, approving and controlling tourism infrastructure: permission to build accommodation and food & drink outlets comes from government, access to the internet boosts advertising and bookings, governments invest in fibre optic broadband to enable wifi, in rural areas internet can be provided via satellite, business travellers may require wifi to continue working, providing funding for new initiatives: Gvts tempt private investment as returns are possibly high, transport initiatives such as High Speed 2 and Heathrow expansion, Governments provide funding for international events eg: World Cup, Olympic Games, Governments can provide training, training centres and subsidies, private organisations are seen as more efficient and innovative for new initiatives , managing destinations sustainably: sustainable employment with fair pay and job security - no zero hour contracts, sustainable business initiatives eg: First Discover England support sustainable tourism, promoting support local schemes after Covid-19 hit tourism hard, Governments can reduce negative impacts of tourism to become more sustainable, Spain banned pub crawls and happy hours to become more sustainable,

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