The Tourism Policy & Destination Governance Training Course offered by The British Academy For Training and Development is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to understand, develop, and implement effective Tourism Policy frameworks that support sustainable tourism growth. The course explores the principles of tourism governance, policy formulation, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic decision-making while examining the role of government agencies, tourism authorities, and private sector organisations in shaping successful tourism destinations. Participants will also gain practical insights into tourism regulations, policy implementation, and governance models that strengthen destination competitiveness.

This comprehensive programme also focuses on destination planning, governance structures, policy evaluation, crisis management, and sustainable tourism development. Participants will learn how to design public tourism strategy, balance economic, environmental, and social priorities, engage local communities, and establish policies that enhance visitor experiences while protecting cultural and natural resources. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to contribute effectively to tourism policy development and destination governance at local, regional, and national levels.

• Understand the principles and foundations of Tourism Policy.
• Learn how tourism governance supports sustainable destination development.
• Explore international tourism governance frameworks and best practices.
• Understand the importance of tourism regulations in destination management.
• Develop effective destination planning strategies.
• Learn how to formulate and implement public tourism strategy initiatives.
• Improve stakeholder engagement and public-private collaboration.
• Strengthen policy analysis, monitoring, and evaluation skills.
• Manage tourism risks, crises, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote sustainable, inclusive, and competitive tourism destinations.

Target Audience

• Tourism policymakers and government officials.
• Destination management organisation (DMO) professionals.
• Tourism authority executives and managers.
• Hospitality and tourism managers.
• Regional and municipal tourism planners.
• Tourism consultants and advisors.
• Sustainable tourism professionals.
• Economic development officers.
• Tourism project managers.
• Professionals seeking careers in tourism governance and policy development.

Module 1: Introduction to Tourism Policy

• Fundamentals of Tourism Policy
• Tourism governance principles
• National and regional tourism frameworks
• Roles of public and private stakeholders

Module 2: Tourism Regulations and Legal Frameworks

• Understanding tourism regulations
• Licensing and compliance requirements
• Tourism legislation and policy enforcement
• Regulatory challenges and solutions

Module 3: Destination Planning and Development

• Principles of destination planning
• Tourism resource assessment
• Infrastructure planning
• Sustainable destination development

Module 4: Public Tourism Strategy Development

• Designing public tourism strategy
• Strategic policy formulation
• Tourism competitiveness planning
• Long-term tourism vision development

Module 5: Destination Governance Models

• Governance structures for tourism destinations
• Public-private partnerships
• Community participation in tourism
• Multi-stakeholder collaboration

Module 6: Sustainable Tourism Policy

• Sustainable tourism principles
• Environmental policy integration
• Cultural heritage protection
• Responsible tourism governance

Module 7: Tourism Economics and Policy Decision-Making

• Economic impacts of tourism policy
• Investment attraction strategies
• Tourism funding mechanisms
• Policy prioritisation and resource allocation

Module 8: Tourism Crisis Management and Policy Evaluation

• Crisis preparedness and response
• Policy monitoring and evaluation
• Performance measurement indicators
• Continuous policy improvement