Act for the Development of Tourism Article 5

The central administrative authority on tourism is responsible for the international advertising and promotion of the tourism industry. Should seek internationalization, localization and regional equalization.It may establish overseas administrative offices at appropriate locations or cooperate with private organizations to this end when the demand in foreign markets warrants them. The central administrative authority may commission juristic persons to collect market information and conduct international promotion of the tourism industry and marketing campaigns. The central administrative authority shall promulgate regulations concerning operating conditions, qualifications, supervision and management, and other related matters required of the commissioned juristic persons.International advertising or promotion campaigns for the tourism industry launched by private organizations or profit-seeking enterprises shall comply with related laws and be supervised by the central administrative authority in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the central administrative authority.In order to enhance international promotion and to make it more convenient for international tourists, the central administrative authority, or its authorized tourism agency, may sign tourism cooperation agreements with foreign tourism agencies to strengthen regional international tourism cooperation. The former authority or agency may also engage in the exchange of business operational know-how with countries or areas within the respective regions.