The Minister of Tourism is the head of the governmental department that specializes in tourism, recreation and/or culture.
The position exists in many different countries under several names:
Minister for Tourism (Australia)
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality and Racing (New South Wales)
Minister for Tourism (Western Australia)
Ministry of Tourism (Brazil)
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism (Croatia)
Canada
Ministry of Tourism and Recreation (Ontario) (former ministry)
Ministry of Tourism and Culture (Ontario)
Minister of Tourism (France)
Minister for Tourism (Greece)
Commissioner for Tourism (Hong Kong)
Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (Iceland)
Ministry of Tourism (India)
Ministry of Tourism (Indonesia)
Ministry of Tourism (Lebanon)
Ministry of Tourism and Culture (Malaysia)
Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism (Peru)
Department of Tourism (Philippines)
Tourism Minister of Israel
Ministry of Tourism (Mauritius)
Minister of Tourism (New Zealand)
Rivers State Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Ministry of Tourism (Pakistan)
Ministry of Hotel and Tourism
Ministry of Tourism and Sports (Thailand)
Minister for Tourism and Heritage (United Kingdom)
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Vietnam)
