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 conspicuous 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