Sustainable Tourism Development in Qatar : Case Study

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 How stakeholders can benefit from planning of tourism developments reference to Qatar. 1
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of public/ private sector tourism planning reference to
Qatar............................................................................................................................................2
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Analyse the features of tourism development planning at various levels reference to the
Qatar............................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Significance of interactive planning system and processes in tourism development of
Qatar............................................................................................................................................4
2.3 various methods available to measure tourist impact reference to Qatar..............................5
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................5
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Evaluation of methods of resolving a conflict of interest to ensure future well-being of
Qatar............................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Analysis of implication for balancing supply and demand...................................................6
4.3 Evaluation the moral and ethical issues for enclave tourism................................................7
TASK 5............................................................................................................................................7
5.1 Compare current issues associated with tourism development in developing country and
an emerging destination..............................................................................................................7
5.2 Recommendations for future development of tourism..........................................................8
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................9
REFRENCES.................................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
Sustainable development can be considered as the activity that establish to balance
between environmental, socio-cultural aspects, economic and many others regarding tourism
development that conserve biodiversity. It is very helpful in minimising major impacts on
environment and local culture so that it can be available for future generations. On the other side,
sustainable tourism is an industry which is committed to make low impacts on the local culture,
environmental aspects which are beneficial in generating future employment for local people
(Amir and Ahmad, 2015). This report is based on a case study based on sustainable tourism
development in Qatar. It will explain the rationale for planning in travel and tourism industry
with different approaches. It will also analyse the current issues which are related to tourism
development and understand various impacts including social culture, environmental and
economic in developing countries and emerging destinations.
TASK 1
1.1 How stakeholders can benefit from planning of tourism developments reference to Qatar
For every business and industry, the primary objective is to sustainably develope and
future growth so that business can grow as well as achieve competitive advantages in an
effective manner. In present era, travel and tourism focus on adopting sustainability for
increasing level and developing industry at global market. Stakeholders are those who keep
interests in shares of company and they can be investors, employees, share holders, customers,
developers, financiers, owners, directors and operators etc.
Qatar country generally recognised with rich culture and history in the middle East. This
country hosts around 80 sports events at annual basis and it is going to host World Athletics
Championships in 2019, 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2023 FINA World Swimming
Championships etc. There fore, many of stakeholders are taking interests and showing their
participation in tourism development in Qatar (Angelevska, 2012). There are lots of benefits for
stakeholders that they can take advantages by investing funds in travel and tourism sector in
upcoming years. Hospitality industry and tourism industry are planning for growing business
through expansion in Qatar so that several benefits can be taken.
The national vision 2030 of Qatar lanced in 2011 that consist long term growth and
sustainability in the upcoming year. Therefore, stakeholders have biggest opportunities to get
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more benefits or advantages through economic growth of Qatar. They are focusing on
partnership project of public and private that will bring various changes and utilise
comprehensive skills in an effective manner. Private sector can come up with new ideas, talents,
knowledge and skills for completing project in well manner. Public sector organisations support
in arranging resources and manage them effectively so that goals or targets can be accomplished
(Najdeska, 2012). Both sector play vital role in enhancing productivity and developing society as
well as build good relationship among public and private partners of the tourism industry that
leads better improvement in working within partnership. The main purpose of tourism planning
are providing employment opportunities, protections and conservation of wildlife, co-ordination
among public and private partnership regarding completing any project. On the other hand,
infrastructure can be improved in Qatar. They can get maximum benefits and provide protections
consumers during visiting any place.
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of public/ private sector tourism planning reference to Qatar
In the present scenario, public and private partnership (PPP) can be seen for completing
in projects for country development. It consists collaboration between private and public sector
to enhance growth and sustainable development in travel and tourism industry. Public and
private tourism planning play vital role in developing sustainability of tourism sector of Qatar.
There are various advantages and disadvantages of PPP model such as:
Advantages:
 They create employment opportunities for social people or local community so as to
reduce poverty (Boukas, Ziakas2014). This will support in raising income level and
improve standard of living of Qatar's people in well manner.
 PPP model is also helpful in utilising available resources by providing proper protection
to the natural and environmental aspects so that country can be developed and achieve
sustainable growth in tourism sector.
 Public and private tourism planning will support in encouraging available resources and
use them effectively for better culture, heritage, human resources, infrastructure and
natural resources as well.
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