MINSK, 18 August (BelTA) - Belarus is considering transferring tourism regulatory functions from the Sport and Tourism Ministry to the National Tourism Agency. This proposal was among the topics discussed during a meeting between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and the Council of Ministers' leadership in Minsk on 18 August,
BelTA learned.
One of the key topics addressed during the meeting with the president was the reorganization of tourism sector management. The Council of Ministers has drafted a decree proposing to transfer regulatory authority in tourism from the Sport and Tourism Ministry to the National Tourism Agency. Furthermore, the Agency would be directly subordinated to the government.
The head of state convened a meeting with the Council of Ministers' leadership to discuss the proposed restructuring.
Aleksandr Lukashenko questioned why the current regulator has failed to manage the sector effectively and what tangible changes the proposed decree (still unsigned) would bring.
"What concrete mechanisms will ensure these goals? How exactly will this give Belarusian tourism a new development boost?" the head of state asked the government.