SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

This report explores the importance of stakeholders in sustainable tourism development, discusses benefits for stakeholders, analyzes planning stages, and evaluates methods to measure tourist impact and resolve conflicts.

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT

INTRODUCTION
Tourism development is really needed to earn the competitive advantage or benefit for any
country or state’s economic growth, growth of society & global positioning with the
development of that country. This report helps to know the importance of stakeholders in
development and planning terms in sector of tourism of the country or state. This also gives
knowledge about positive and negative side of private & public partnership for tourism
development. This study is designed to know the features of different tourism level of any
country along with the evaluation of interactive planning significance in tourism sector.
Various techniques are also used to understand the impact of visitors on destination community
with the techniques of conflict resolving that can be occurred. This study focuses on the latest
issue of development of tourism and also provides suggestions for the future benefits in planning
and development of tourism. To fulfill the purpose of this study or to make understanding Qatar
is selected as country.
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PART 1
1.1 Identification of stakeholders and discussion on benefits for stakeholders from planning of
tourism development for Qatar
Concept of sustainable tourism
Sustainable enhancement of tourism is an activity where the
present needs of tourists are met keeping the resources safe
for future needs also. The concept of sustainable tourism is
becoming popular now days. This can be only done through
maintenance of present destinations and utilizing the
resources carefully. The stakeholders of tourism decide the
way to successfully implement the plan of sustainable
development of tourism. The tourists are necessary for the
achievement of goals relating to sustainable development of
Qatar.
Figure 1: Stakeholders in tourism
Identification of stakeholders
The stakeholders may be employees, managers,
investors, government, employees of the
organization, private companies as well as public
companies, tourists etc. Customers are critical
stakeholders for business to grow and sustain.
Customers have expectation for low price,
attractive destinations and high quality experience
from organizations. At other side, employees are
seeking for more flexible and opportunity driven
workplaces for their capital and other benefits.
Organizations and investors in tourism have
demands for maximization of profitability in a
short time. Sustainable tourism has to consider the
integration of stakeholders with sharing of
benefits in adequate manner.
Benefits from sustainable tourism planning Community: The society of Qatar emphasizes
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The sustainable tourism also helps in providing better
returns in social, economical and environmental terms.
Sustainability is beneficial for present as well as future and
helps to maintain the resources to meet the needs of future.
Benefits for stakeholders
Tourist as customer: The planning of sustainable tourism
emphasizes on the facilities which are essential for every
tourist. If a visitor has good experience in a country he visits
it again. When a tourist visit a country he requires some
basic amenities like good food, better communication,
transportation facilities, healthy weather etc. if he is devoid
of such basic things, then he does not get a good experience.
Also the attitude of natives of the country plays a very
important role in making a country a good tourist
destination.
more on natural environment resources so it is
also advantageous for it. Sustainable tourism
brings about lot of employment in every country
therefore being a developing country it is
beneficial for Qatar to plan for sustainable
tourism.
Employees: Tourism being a wide sector provides
good salaries and wages to employees and
workers. Tourism is a growing industry and is
gaining importance now days. Therefore, it is
necessary for each and every nation to look upon
the tourism carefully. The creation of employment
and increased salaries and wages therefore brings
better return on investment to the stakeholders.
Sustainable tourism is better for Qatar because it
also helps in development of the country.
Investors: It can increase the long term
profitability of different businesses and
organization of Qatar. It may also result in
coordination and cooperation among the private
and public sectors within the Qatar tourism
industry. This can result in the overall
development of Qatar and the quality of living of
people in Qatar. The growth rate of Qatar can also
increase through tourism and its proper planning.
1.2 Discussion on advantages and disadvantage of public/private tourism planning partnerships
drawing on a current example
Planning of private or public tourism refers to Financial benefits: This can save the finance of the
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connection between private and public industries to
achieve the desired goals of sustainability. It is
used for developing a particular sector. Hence, in
case of this country also planning of private and
public tourism shows a key role for the all round
development in tourism.
Advantages
Support to community for betterment: The
sustainable development of Qatar is dependent on
public and private sector planning of tourism of
Qatar. This also helps in achieving social,
economic and environmental goals. It helps in
creation of jobs, reduction in crime, increase in
wages of labor and protection of natural resources
of the country. These can also result in improving
the living standard of people of the country, overall
GDP also increases.
Effective use of resources: Along with this, the
planning of public and private sector tourism
emphasizes on efficient use of resources like
culture, heritage, infrastructure, natural resources,
man-made resources etc. The planning of
public/private sector tourism also focuses on
development of policies of tourism which are
beneficial for the whole tourism sector. With the
coordination of private/public sector the projects of
tourism can be completed with faster pace and can
also result in efficient use of resources and cost
effectiveness.
country and result in monetary benefits for Qatar.
Qatar is a developing country therefore tourism
planning of the country should be done wisely.
Each and every country should focus on its
sustainable development as this concept is much
useful now to preserve the resources for future. The
resources can be man, material, money etc. all the
resources keeps a great value in the overall
country’s development. The scarcity of any
resources can lead to failure of the tourism
industry. A good tourism is one that meets the
demands of the tourists.
Disadvantages
Chances of conflicts: Also with the benefits, there
are some disadvantages of sustainable tourism of
Qatar. Such partnership planning increases the
chances of risk and the sensitivity of stakeholders
towards it. Therefore, this public/private tourism
planning partnership project can result is various
problems relating to maintenance of relationship
among different private and public industries.
Financial risk: This can also result in increased
financial risks for Qatar. The coordination of both
public and private sector may require more
resources which may lead to lack of resources for
the tourism industry of the country. Qatar can lead
to the path of development through tourism.
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TASK 2
2.1 Analyses of the features of Tourism Development planning at different levels.
Planning of development in tourism is done at various levels. The reason behind doing such
planning is to achieve some specific goals of tourism of certain area. In case of Qatar tourism
planning can help in fulfillment of objectives of sustainable tourism. The major goals for the
planning of tourism for any country can be increasing the satisfaction of visitors, economic
development, social development and sustainable development in Qatar, optimum utilization of
resources of the country, integration of different communities of society, etc. The planning of
development of tourism is divided into international, national, regional and sub regional level
plans. Described the following are the features of different levels of plan -
1. International level
Planning of Qatar tourism at international level means setting up of its tourism at the global
level. It should therefore improve its transportation facilities. It should focus on its travel and
tour programs and policies. Also it should try to attract more and more international tourists. For
this it has to improvise its facilities provided to the tourists. The contemporary development of
the country is also necessary. It is one of the major factors to be looked upon. Tourism program
and policies should be such that promote tourism and focus more on the needs of the tourists.
The stakeholders of Qatar tourism should also make more contribution towards tourism
development of the country.
2. National level
On national level, department of tourism focuses on the tourism policies for the country. They
should develop such plans that connect major routes of the country and its main regions. The
development legislation of tourism, structure of organization and policies of investment of this
country should also be regarded as relevant stage in planning of tourism at national level.
3. Regional level
At the regional level Qatar’s planning of tourism is done regarding framing regional policies,
different types of attractive location, transportation network, education at regional level and
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framing marketing strategies for the development of tourism. There are different regions in every
country and planning for every region is important. This level of planning is also very important
for Qatar.
4. Sub-regional level
There are various sub regions under every region and therefore as the planning of region is
important, the planning of sub regions is also important. At this stage planning is done for the
sub regional level. It emphasizes on different situations of different sub regions. Qatar also has
different sub regions under every region. It emphasizes on the attractive features of every sub
region, providing all the facilities to the tourists visiting these areas like transportation, food,
accommodation, communication etc.
The above discussed levels are the different levels for the planning of tourism. The focus should
be made on all of them equally. All the levels are equal and important for tourism planning and
development. Every country may have increased tourism for any of the level so focus should be
made equally on all of them
2.2 significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism developments
We can say interactive planning is a procedure which helps in promoting the participation in
both the development and design of desirable future in that particular industry. Thus
development in sector of tourism in Qatar makes this country able to achieve the desirable future
of sustainable development without any more waiting. In tourism of this country, interactive
planning systems and processes provides large number of benefits to different stakeholders. It
also increases the opportunity of communication in between stakeholders that helps in
understand the entire concept, goals and objectives of tourism in efficient manner. Planning of
interactive of system include resource plan that consist of different information of needed,
availability and shortage in resources for sustainable tourism of the country. That is why
planning in interactive manner helps in sustainable use of resources which are natural and
environmental of the country. Planning in this manner also focus on safety of tourist. Process in
interactive planning includes various phases which are interconnected, that help in improvement
of sustainable tourism in Qatar.
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The process of interactive planning includes importance of planning of tourism with market
orientation, making available the right product to the consumer. A good approach to the
consumer provides facilities and attractions, and services are helping to fulfill the demand and
expectations with no negative impact on environment and loss in social & cultural honesty in the
regions of tourist places.
2.3 evaluate different methods available to measure tourist impact.
There are various ways that help in measure the marked effect of tourist in different areas of
Qatar:
Cambridge Economic Impact Technique
This is tool in industry that gives power to measure the influence of tourist on the country. Its
main focus is on the economic impacts of the tourism in Qatar. It is kind of spread sheet model
that helps to produce the judgement from current country’s domestic and local information of
level of tourism in the country. From the information, it translates the amount or quantity of visit
into terms of economy that helps to estimate the amount of money tourist spends on average on
single trip. by tourists on their average spend per trip. It helps to find out the effect of spending
done by tourist in various industries and organizations of the Qatar which in turn changes in jibs
and business turnovers. Etc.
Environmental impact studies
Lot of researcher did studies on the impact of tourism on environment of the Qatar. These
researches are very useful to measure the effect of visitors on environment of the country. This
will help to study about the resources which are available for sustainable tourism in country.
Also there are certain policies made for environmental benefits helps to determine the effect on
tourism on environment of this country.
Social impact studies
Social impact study’s review is the most significant techniques to determine impact of social on
tourists in the country. There are indirect and direct impacts of tourism on the quality of local
community life. In addition, there are various secondary sources and primary to evaluate the
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tourism social impacts on Qatar. Sector of tourism has possible for influencing the norms, culture
and religion of the Qatar in negative and positive. Survey, questionnaire or literature reviews are
the techniques for measuring the tourist’s social impact on Qatar.
PART 3
3.1 Justify the introduction of the concept of sustainability in tourism development
Sustainability in tourism development
It can be described as a procedure that helps in meeting the needs or requirements of the tourists
along with the various advanced and increased opportunities to survive in future with the
protection. Qatar is very beautiful country with enriched resources in nature and culture so its
tourism needs to take controlling action towards the socio culture values demolition along with
to give support to the local communities in terms of employment and development so sustainable
tourism can be developed.
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3.2 analyze factors that may prevent/hinder sustainable tourism development
3.3 analyze different stages in planning for sustainability
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PART 4
4.1 evaluate methods of resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future wellbeing of a
developing tourism destination
There are various types of disagreements in the sustainable tourism of the country which have
negative effect in future of the destination. Main topics of discussion are risen among planner,
tour operator, tourist, government, developer and local community etc. Most of the problems
occur because of difference in tourist culture and community living locally. Islamic religion is
followed by Qatar but on the other hand tourist came from different country belong other
religion so, difference in the standard, pattern belief system here creates tough situations. So
there is a standard process to resolve these types of problems in which third party or company
helps to make involvement to make communication between tourist and community living there
locally and giving the solutions which are acceptable to both the parties. Also there are certain
policies of Qatar government which sometimes makes tough situations for tourists to pay the tax.
These conflicts and problems can be resolved by using the step by step process of conflicts
resolution in which reasons of impacts of the problems and conflicts are identified by court of
local government of the country. Legal authority helps to make solution of conflicts with
consideration of all rules and regulation. Like that, there are various situations where suitable
communication, discussion and meetings can help in resolving these issues between different
stakeholders of tourism of Qatar. All these techniques help to keep a good image of Qatar in
travel in tourism industry for visitiors..
4.2 analyze the implications of balancing supply and demand
In tourism sector, supply and demands are very important to keep balance. Meaning of supply is
to provide the needed goods or services to customers in effective manner and time. In Qatar, the
law of tourism tells that the amount of service from the seller will rise due to rise in prices at
destinations and tourism services. From this we can describe the supply in tourism as the process
to market assets, services and products to be enjoyed or purchased by the visitors and also used
in journeys of the tourists. The supply of the services and products in tourism of Qatar is based
on the balance use of demand and supply law. With the construction of parks, ski-slopes,
museums etc also balance supply services in the country. Images and quotes also used by country
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or state to describe market and promote that destination to encourage visitors to visit there.
While the term demand means the number of product or services a market is expecting to be
consumed Making the balance between supply and demand can in Qatar tourism make the
benefit if the country.
Supply and demand balancing is very important for sustainable development of Qatar tourism.
There are different kinds of techniques by which supply and demand balancing can be managed.
In tourism industry there are various factors that directly impact on the supply and demand
management like imposition of limits. Various factors which have directly affect on the
management of supply and demand of tourism industry such as pressure on finite resources or
imposition of limits. The most appropriate demand estimation and development of strategies and
planning help for managing the demand and supply in more effective manner. By considering
these types of factors it will help for improving the coordination and planning among the
external and internal environment of tourism sector of Qatar. Delphi techniques are the best
technique for forecasting the customer future demand regarding tourism sector of Qatar. After
this supply forecasting of the services and its high quality can also be managed with the optimum
utilization of the existing resources of Qatar.
4.3 evaluate the moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism
Activity of enclave tourism can be undertaken over the small geographical area for satisfying the
visitors along with the intentions which they carry above the place. Enclave tourism is a type of
activity which can be undertaken by the government for satisfying the visitors that carry limited
resources or small plan to spend extra time. Qatar coastal areas are majorly considered in this
enclave tourism to equip with the most sufficient transport utilities or accommodation.
Competition level is quite high due to the high saturated market.
Various types of moral and ethical issues which are related to the enclave tourism like visitors
health safety, emotional issues, stress, lack of transportation, problems and inappropriate services
which are related to the safety and health. It is developing country which means that it provides
various services are still not developed. Services which are inappropriate created in the above
discussion related to the ethics and morals issues which put negative impact on the sustainable
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tourism development. Qatar needs to focus on the CSR (Corporate social responsibilities) for
their stakeholders.
Qatar and its local communities will not get affected due to the restrictions in the business and
accessibility which used to dominate that are the areas to motive the profit maximization.
License sanctioning can be done unethically through the local authorities to expand the
buildings. In Qatar, culture values are also hampered because of the transitional culture which
being to import in the other countries. Some activities which are illegal or unethical like
prostitution or labour can also increase because of the excess demand of tourism. Damage of
environment because of deforestation can also create serious damage of environment of
ecological in Qatar.
PART 5
5.1 Compare current issues associated with tourism development and selected emerging tourist
destination
There are so many issues which are connected with the tourism development and tourist
demands and priorities in regard to choosing destination. The social, economic and
environmental issues include many problems and crises which affect the tourism in the country.
The social issues have impact on the life of tourists and local citizens which is not good for
flourishing the tourism industry in Qatar. The major issues are discussed further:
Social issues: the social issues include all kind of issues connected to the social life of an
individual and society. The issues in society like social changes, criminal acts, rate, gambling,
commercialization, globalization, value changes and lack of moral behaviour are essential for the
tourism development.
 Social changes in the local people’s life and their life styles have an impact on the
tourism as the local community plays an important role in attending tourist.
 Government of Qatar is making policies to reduce the crime rate and increase security for
the tourist and visitors coming from different countries for different time period. The
policies are effective and safe as they help tourist at many levels.
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 Gambling and smuggling is very low in Qatar as it has lesser population and government
have right laws for the smugglers and gamblers. But the low education in citizens is
causing such problems which can be secured by the increase in education plan for the
local children and people.
 The major problem in Qatar is commercialization of goods and products as there are no
proper plans for commercial promotion of art, culture, pottery, etc. the tourism industry
can take this issue in own hand and solve this by advertisement and promotion through
many different medium.
 The major part of local community in Qatar are Muslims or from Islamic religion which
believe in the moral behaviour and morality. The behaviour of the local citizens towards
tourist is very comforting and is not an issue to be mentioned or worry about.
Economic issues: instability of the economy of the Qatar and changes in economic position
around the world in another major issue which is a hurdle in path of development of tourism in
Qatar. Management of Tourism has to face taxation problem, economic leakage and poor
economic policies along with unemployment problems. The less available employees and poor
education system can be resolved by the training and development programs provided to the
most preferable candidates. But the economic crises are hard to be solved and changed so proper
plans should be made for achievement of goals and objectives of organization along with visitor
satisfaction.
Environmental issues: the poor management of natural and manmade resources in Qatar by the
tourism industry is causing problems. They are proving to be unable to preserve the natural
resources such as national parks, rivers, landscapes and fossils. The tourism management is also
not focusing on the damages done to drainage and irrigation along with the improper utilization
of the nature.
5.2 Recommendations for future developments of tourisms in destination places
The development of tourism in upcoming time is performed with the help of certain policies and
practices applied by the tourism management and government of the place. There are several
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issues which can be resolved through different utilization methods for the conservation of nature
and manmade resources. There are several strategic plans can be made and used by the
government.
The government of Qatar has to provide proper policies in regard with economic issues such as
taxation, exchange rate and employment for the upliftment of local citizens and tourism business.
They can help tourist with policies of low tax and proper currency exchange systems.
The tourism management should improve their relations with stakeholders and provide them
with plans and proper contracts which mention their demands and needs and ways of fulfilling
them. The sustainable plans can be performed and used for the absolute growth of tourism in
Qatar. The strategies are made to convince the visitors and gain their trust in order to satisfy
them and increase the success of business. They should build strong relations with stakeholders
and maintain it to reduce the negative issues in tourism.
The resolution of social, environmental and economic issues will impact the popularity of the
culture and art of the place. The commercialization of the tourist destinations and culture can
easily spread the knowledge about the local culture along with the heritage of the place. The
education is another tool for the increase in any business as communication with the tourist can
be made effective and impress them with proper knowledge of own culture, art and architecture.
Recruitment of local citizens also can help for the development of tourism industry along with
their own development. This will lead to employment for them and well defined life style as they
can also uplift their standards of living.
CONCLUSION
The above report on the sustainable development of Qatar tourism performed by the department
of tourism and government has their focus on the development of society, environment and
economy. There are several social, economic and environmental issues such as crime rate,
education, tax, currency exchange, wastage, pollution, etc. which come in path of sustainable
development. All these factors affect the business and promotion of the tourism. The
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commercialization and globalization are also major factors which are faced by the management
as they affect the priorities of tourists and reduce their footfall in the country. The proper
relations maintained with the stakeholders are favorable for the tourism along with the policies
made by the government for the utilization of demands and needs of visitors and investors in the
organization.
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