Sustainability in Travel and Tourism

Sustainability in travel and
tourism

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
Covered in leaflet...................................................................................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................1
2.1 Features of tourism development planning at different levels in context of Qatar..........1
2.2 Significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism...........................2
development...........................................................................................................................2
2.3 different methods available to measure tourist impact with reference to Qatar...............4
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................5
COVERED in PPT.................................................................................................................5
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................5
4.1 Methods of resolving a conflict of interests.....................................................................5
4.2 implications of balancing supply and demand with reference to Qatar...........................6
4.3 moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism in Qatar.......................................................7
TASK 5............................................................................................................................................1
5.1 Current issues associated with tourism development in a developing country................1
5.2 Recommendation for future development of tourism in these destinations.....................2
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION
Sustainable development of tourism is analysed as important aspects which takes full
accounts of its present and future economic, social and environmental influenced, fulfilment of
visitors requirements, industry, environment and host countries. Its guidelines and management
practices usually apply to all the forms of tourism within all kinds of destination involving mass
tourism and various niche tourism segment (Lee, 2013). Present is based on analysis of Qatar
which is identified as development country focusing on growth of tourism development. In
recent year, tourism sector in Qatar has achieved major growth because it hosts around 80 sports
events and 150 business conferences annual. Regarding this, Qatar tourism authority has also
launched a national tourism strategy which is analysed as catalyst for the sustainable
development through the year 2030
In this report, various stakeholder which gets from tourism development planning are
discussed along with merits and demerits of private/ public sector tourism. Further, various
characteristics for planning of tourism development at different level are also analysed in context
Qatar. Importance of interactive planning systems and processes are also determined along with
different methods available to measure the tourism influence in respect of chosen country. In
addition, introduction to the concept of sustainability development is justified and analysis of
factors which hinder sustainable tourism development. Different stages in planning with
sustainability and methods of resolving conflicts are evaluated in this report.
TASK 1
Covered in leaflet
TASK 2
2.1 Features of tourism development planning at different levels in context of Qatar.
Planning for development of tourism sector is termed as development activities for the
future in order to achieve some specific and sustainable objective of business within Qatar.
However, this effective planning for Qatar tourism has provided support in accomplishment of
various objectives related to tourism (Briassoulis and Van Der Straaten, 2013). One of the
important goal of planning is to enhance the satisfaction of visitors, environment, global, social
and economic development of country. Effective utilization of natural resource, involvement of
local community in this sector are also important objectives. Development of tourism at
different level in Qatar involves some important characteristics which are mentioned above:
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International: At this level, tourism planning will focus upon the development of activities for
Olympic and FIFA world cup in Qatar. It also lays it emphasis upon development of new
transportation service in country. At this, planning will focus upon the transportation services
and accommodation service which tends to raise the promotion enterprise. Further,
Environmental: There are various business operations that needs to be taken in to consideration
sustaining an effective environment in country to raise the business operations (Reihanian and
et.al., 2012). In this context, environment also lays an important role in attracting tourists from
different countries. Public and private business enterprise also provide emphasize environment
towards development of sustainable tourism.
National: At this, planning for tourism industry will also concentrate on development of tourism
policies and physical structure of country. It will also tend to create plans for the important
routes of country and region. Moreover, laws related to governance of tour operations are
development at national level. Government will tend to analyse the structure of tourism and
regulations along with investment policies for the Qatar which is also considered as planning at
national level.
Regional : At this level, the planning for tourism sector will also involve development of
regional strategies, policies, network of internal transportation, various kinds of attractive tourist
destinations and place, education and various effective marketing strategies.
Sub regional level: Elements of planning for tourism at this level concentrates on the conditions
of local or sub regions of Qatar (Bunakov and eta.l., 2015). In addition, it will also emphasize on
various new amenities, attractions, general locations and accommodation and other effective
service's etc.
2.2 Significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism
development
Interactive systems of planning has been analysed as framework that will also tends to
promote the adequate participation within the design of estimated or expected future and creation
in specific industry. In accordance with this, utilization of these systems will enable government
to achieve the vision of sustainable tourism development. It is also considered as effective as it
brings collaboration , cooperation and involvement that will assist to achieve the objectives
effectively. As per given scenario, government of Qatar provides is major focus on development
of effective infrastructure in order to increase the opportunities of employment along with source
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