This question was poorly attempted by the candidates and the performances of those who attempted it were poor.
 
     Private tourism agencies in Nigeria include:
           

• Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN)
• National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA)
• Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers on Tourism (ANJWT)
• National Association of Tour Operators (NATOP)
• Nigeria Hotels Association (NHA)
• Hospitality and Tourism Management Association of Nigeria (HATMAN)

Any four points at 1 mark each   =           4 marks

The functions of private tourism organizations are:

• Identify, formulate and articulate the needs and contributions of their respective sectors.
• Communicate and liaise with Federal and State Governments on tourism issues.
• Contribute to the marketing of the destinations.
• Carryout research on matters concerning the tourism sector.
• Prepare and make submission to the appropriate authorities on matters concerning tourism.
• Contribute to national policy and planning on tourism.
• Give advice and guidance to members
• Protect members’ interests.

Any five points well explained at 2 marks each    =    10 marks
Mere listing = 1 mark each

Ways in which Tourism Committees contribute to the development of tourism in Nigeria are:

• Preserving and maintaining historical monuments and museum in their areas.
• Promotion of local initiatives and entrepreneurship in tourism.
• Recommend to state tourism boards on tourism matters.
• Creation of tourism awareness among the populace.
• Identification of the locations of potential tourist attractions in their areas
• Provision of  local tour guides.

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