The functions of the Agency are —
(a) to identify products and services for community tourism;
(b) to create, manage, develop and market a brand for community tourism;
(c) to establish a website for community tourism;
(d) in collaboration with the Authority and Ministry, to design marketing strategies for the promotion of a community tourism product;
(e) to create, develop, sell, market and enhance a distinct product and service for community tourism;
(f) to collaborate with a constituency council to encourage and facilitate the establishment and enhancement of public amenities, public facilities and community services to support community tourism;
(g) to provide training, business development and capacity building programmes for a business or partnership business;
(h) to receive, evaluate and make recommendations, through the Chief Executive Officer, on proposals to the Board;
(i) to facilitate and promote investment opportunities and linkages for the benefit of a partnership business;
(j) to monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of a partnership agreement;
(k) to issue an Operating Manual to a partner;
(l) to facilitate applications for tax relief;
(m) to educate the public on community tourism;
(n) to keep proper records of accounts in accordance with generally accepted international accounting standards;
(o) to prepare and retain financial statements in respect of each financial year;
(p) to prepare a strategic plan, financial plan, operation plan and business plan;
(q) to prepare estimates of revenue and expenditure;
(r) to issue a compliance letter to a partnership business;
(s) to advise the Minister on all matters relating to community tourism;
(t) to perform other functions specified in this Act.