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The world is divided into nations, which in turn

commonly consist of regions, states/ provinces, and

urban centers (cities/municipalities).
In addition to a geographic classification, tourism

organizations can also be classified by ownership, such

as government, quasi government, or private; by
function or type of activity, such as regulators,

suppliers, marketers, developers, consultants,

researchers, educators, publishers, professional

associations, trade organizations, and consumer
organizations; by industry, such as transportation (air,

bus, rail, auto, cruise), travel agents, tour wholesalers,

lodging, attractions, and recreation; and by profit or
nonprofit.

The purpose of Chapters 4 through 8 is to discuss the

major types of tourist organizations and how they

interrelate and operate, focusing on illustrative
examples. The discussion begins with official

international tourism groups in this chapter and ends

with the private organizations and firms that make up
the tourism industry.

INTERNATIONAL

ORGANIZATIONS

United Nations World Tourism

Organization

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