Question 14
- Define art gallery
- Outline four roles of the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN)
- Highlight five service delivery in tourism industry
The candidates who attempted it did fairly well. However, some candidates had challenges in answering it. Candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question.
- Art gallery is a place or building where art works are displayed either temporarily or permanently with the aim of selling them. It is basically a commercial centre for buying and selling of art works and cultural items.
- Roles of Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN)
- Interacts with the Tourism on behalf of the private tourism sector
- Promotes public awareness and education about tourism
- Promotes the contributions of tourism to the national economy through representation of all reputable bodies
- Encourages a high standard of quality member services
- Promotes activities of member associations through constant enlightenment
- Communicates and liaises with other bodies to accomplish objectives
- Promotes bilateral exchanges between FTAN and similar international organizations
- Positions Nigeria as a leading tourism destination
- Helps to grow the domestic tourism market and activities in the country
- Partners with national and international statistical bodies to gather data on areas of interest in tourism industry
- Provides consultancy services for investors, Tourism agencies and interested parties.
- 3) Service delivery in tourism industry
- Tour guiding
- Tour guarding
- Cookery
- Waiters waiting services
- Photographing
- Cultural dancers/Choreography
- Reservation services
- Game guarding
- Driving
- Ticket retailing
- Entertainment