In the field of tourism, the central government carries out the following tasks:
● Elaborating and defining national tourism policies, in co-ordination with the regions and
autonomous provinces.
● Adopting measures for the tourism sector, and planning and managing structural funds.
● Supervising the State Tourism Agency (ENIT), the Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI) and
Club Alpino Italiano (CAI).
● Providing assistance and incentives to encourage tourism demand.
● Promoting investment in Italy and abroad.
● Delivering certifications and authorisations to foreign professionals.
● Managing relations with international organisations and participating in the elaboration
and adoption of EU legislation.