Central level

The central government is responsible for:

• The definition and implementation of tourism policy;
• The definition and management of promotion operations (in cooperation with the local authorities and the relevant stakeholders);
• The definition and implementation of international cooperation relating to tourism;
• The coordination of tourism-related public and private initiatives;
• The coordination with local authorities;
• Tourism Promotion Council and the National Conference on Tourism;
• Promotion of France as a destination;
• Information provision and support networks for tourists.

Regional and intermediate level

Regional authorities are responsible for:

• The definition of medium-term objectives relating to regional tourism development;
• Shared jurisdiction with national level bodies in the tourism sector;
• Developing a regional plan for economic development, innovation and internationalization, support for real estate investment and business innovation, which has implications for the Tourism sector;
• The signing of agreements defining the actions executing the intended objectives and their implementation terms;
• The collection, treatment and dissemination of data relating to regional tourism activity;
• The coordination of public and private initiatives concerning tourism development, promotion and information;
• The promotion of regional tourism abroad.
• The 21 international tourist zones.

Intermediate level

Departmental authorities are responsible for:

• The promotion and marketing of tourism offers, together with the local partners;
• The definition of a departmental plan on tourism, taking into account regional orientations;
• The creation of a departmental Tourism Committee The implementation of the departmental tourism policy.
• The establishment of a departmental plan for walking and hiking routes and a departmental plan for motorized hiking routes.

Local ​level

Municipal authorities are responsible for:

• Tourism offices, including the reception and information to tourists;
• Tourism promotion in coordination with regional and departmental committees.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs - State Secretariat for Tourism

Sources

Establishment of three new international tourist zones (ZTI), France Diplomatie

Territorial Reform, 2016, Government, France