THE STRUCTURE AND FINANCING OF A NEW NTO FOR NORTHERN CYPRUS

Year 1996, Volume: 14 Issue: 1, 19 - 39, 01.07.1996

Mehmet Baha Karan , Ron French

Abstract

In
this article, we examine the past record of the Northern Cyprus NTC) function
and evaluaie its organization structure and financial arrangements. In addition, we
also suggest what might be the structure and responsibilities of a new
NTO, ihat would better be a61e to support positive and sustainable tourism
growth in Northern Cyprus. it is determined that after setting up
a new NTO, closer working. between industry, the community and the government
can hold out the hope that both the right structure and increased funding can
be achieved. The new structure should aleo be
better able to encourage the development of sustainable tourism.

Keywords

Tourism Organisation, Northern Cyprus, Tourism Finance

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