We serve as a catalyst to help make Trinidad and Tobago a premier tourist destination. Policy and strategic intervention are our key tools. Our other tools, while not as consipcuous are crucial, like conducting research, monitoring and evaluating trends, and partnering with industry stakeholders. We also help build awareness of the tourism industry – and this website is our newest information initiative.   The functions of the Ministry of Tourism include:   Conducting Research on Tourism-related Issues   Formulating Policies to Guide the Industry   Monitoring and Evaluating Tourism Industry Initiatives and Development   Partnering with Industry Stakeholders   Developing and Implementing Tourism-related Projects   Facilitating Tourism Investment and the General Development of the Industry   Building Awareness of the Tourism Industry   Providing Lifeguard Services   Monitoring and Guiding the Operations of the Tourism Development Company Limited (TDC)   Monitoring and Guiding the Operations of the Zoological Society of Trinidad & Tobago