id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-022351-qfhmwqgg Edgell, David L. Political and foreign policy implications of tourism 2009-11-16 .txt text/plain 12152 535 43 • increasing two-way tourism, • supporting efforts by the National Tourism Organization travel promotion office(s), • improving tourism facilitation, • encouraging reciprocal investments in the two nations' tourism industries, • promoting the sharing of research, statistics and information, • recognizing the importance of the safety and security of tourists, • suggesting mutual cooperation on policy issues in international tourism, • providing for regular consultations on tourism matters, • acknowledging benefits from education and training in tourism, • enhancing mutual understanding and goodwill. In July 2003, WTTC revealed its Blueprint for New Tourism that proffered the statement 'which issues a call to action for both government and the industry to make several long-term commitments to ensure the prosperity of travel and tourism -one of the world's largest industries, responsible for over 200 million jobs and over 10 per cent of global GDP (Gross Domestic Product)'. STS continues its dedication to promoting and developing tourism and travel by leading regional and national organizations in innovative programmes and research. ./cache/cord-022351-qfhmwqgg.txt ./txt/cord-022351-qfhmwqgg.txt