The autonomous national defense and the development of the national economy have been given top priorities in the nation's political measures in Korea since the 1960's.
Consequently, the national economy has continuously grown, As a result, as in the...
The autonomous national defense and the development of the national economy have been given top priorities in the nation's political measures in Korea since the 1960's.
Consequently, the national economy has continuously grown, As a result, as in the developed countries the tourist population in Korea has been increasing since 1990. Tourism is no longer the Luxuary for rich people only, but is rather recognized as an undisputed privilege to all.
To cope with the ever increasing demands of tourism, the organization of the Tourisum Administration will have to be strenuosly reformed in order to keep up with changing times.
This study examined and evaluated the current problems in the organizatin of Tourism Administration. Following are the current problems and recommendations for improvement :
First : Activities of the Tourism Policy Council are generally considered unsatisfactory. Higher authority should be given to the Tourism Policy Council. Activities of the council need to be revitalized.
Second : The functions of the Central Administration for Tourism are decentralized into several ministries. Accordingly, the effectiveness of the central administration is hindered. The overlapping functions should be minimized.
Third : The organization of the Local Administration for Tourism is much too weak. The manpower in the organization of Tourism Administration should be increased.
Fourth : Because of a lack of professional knowledge, the personnel in the organization of Tourism Administration are not able to adequately cope with the increasing demands of their duties, Special training should be given to the administrative officials to promote their professional knowledge for these duties.
In order to improve the Tourism Administration, these solutions are deemed necessary :
(1) An "office of Tourism," a separate central organization for the Tourism Administration, should be established.
(2) The rules pertaining to the government officials should be amended so that the personnel in the organization of Tourism Administration would have a chance to enter into the rank of government official.