Without sound management strategies and a co-ordinated policy framework, long-term growth in tourism and hospitality cannot be sustained, benefits will not be maximised and the various resources may be depleted as carrying capacities rapidly are reached.

A global national perspective is not sufficient, indeed even a national perspective is not sufficient - industry impacts varies from one state and region to another in terms of the type of activities, the intensity of tourist activity and the social/cultural/environmental/economic objectives.

Government has no choice but to apply a large variety of measures: information and education; economic measures including financing and environmental/cultural protection; standards and regulatory instruments; planning; and management strategies.

While the central agency focus is essential, this must be fully integrated with similar functions at state and local government levels to ensure their work and initiatives complement rather than conflict with each other

The above structure begs the question: "Where does the hospitality industry fit in?" This is an obvious deficiency under current arrangements, although the Bureau of Tourism Research does utilise detailed visitor statistics relating to the hospitality industry. Included is an attachment (Attachment 1.0) a copy of the key strategies of the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. It should be noted that not one of these focuses specifically on the hospitality industry.

1. The Federal Government is too removed from the action. Small businesses may not benefit from this ministry. For example a hotel on Broadbeach at the Gold Coast is not going to be recognised by the Government body. Why would the Federal Government be worried about a hotel at Broadbeach? Secondly, would the government know the difference between all hotels in the different states?

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