The reforms were based on the objectives of improved economic and procedural efficiency, financial accountability and transparency, and improved economic accessibility and responsiveness to consumers through increased effectiveness and delivery of quality of outputs (Boston et al., 1996). The institutionalization of this policy shift blurred not only the boundaries between the public and administration. Boston et al.(1996) note that this was particularly apparent when it came to maintaining an appropriate level of political control of bureaucratic processes and structures. Despite some difficulties of conceptual and operational delineation the overarching orientation was towards the embrace of market driven economic and public management. The most significant transformation with respect to local authorities can be seen as a shift from the investment in the social and economic development of their regions (Bush, 1995). It is in this context of economic and political restructuring that tourism has emerged as a significant player in both national and local economies.