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TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................3TASK 1.................................................................................................................................................31.1 Stakeholders and benefits they can attain from planning and development..............................31.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of public/ private sector tourism planning partnerships..........4TASK 2.................................................................................................................................................52.1 Analysing the features of tourism development planning at different levels ............................52.2 Evaluating the significance of interactive planning system and processes in tourism development.........................................................................................................................................................62.3 Evaluation of the different methods available to measure tourist impact .................................7TASK 3.................................................................................................................................................83.1 Concept of sustainability in tourism development....................................................................83.2 Analyses of factors that may hinder sustainable tourist development ......................................83.3 Analysing different stages in planning for sustainability...........................................................9TASK 4...............................................................................................................................................104.1 Evaluation of methods of resolving a conflict of interest to ensure the future wellbeing of developing tourism destination......................................................................................................104.2 Implication of balancing supply and demand..........................................................................104.3 Moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism............................................................................11TASK 5...............................................................................................................................................125.1 Comparing recent issue connected with tourism development...............................................125.2 Recommendations for future development of tourism...........................................................12CONCLUSION..................................................................................................................................13REFERENCES...................................................................................................................................142
INTRODUCTIONAs per the current market scenario, it has been spotted that travel and tourism sector has variousopportunities and it plays a key role in effective development of economic system. In the support ofthis, it can be said that number of travel and tourism activities has been initiated by the government ofdifferent nations in order to promote domestic tourism at the global level (Anderson, 2011). Sports,entertainment, education, etc have become critical aspects for the effective and sustainabledevelopment of travel and tourism sector. In addition to this, it can be said that the number of serviceusers are more attracted towards exploration of diverse nations in order to meet their needs. It meansthat it is also essential for this sector to consider customer’s needs and perception in order to meet theobjective of sustainable tourism development (Kennett‐Hensel, 2010). In regards to this, variouscountries are hosting major sporting activities or events in order to promote tourism effectively.Classification of events can be as Commonwealth games, FIFA, Cricket World Cup, Domestic sportsleagues, cultural festival, etc. In the current study, learning will focus on tourism development of Chumbe Island in order tounderstand the key concept of sustainable tourism development. It will focus on the concept ofrationale planning which can boost the working of travel and tourism industry. Further, this study willalso focus on providing information regarding various approaches which facilitate in effective planningand development of travel and tourism sector. It will also make understand about the significance ofplanning for sustainable development of this sector. Other than this, current learning will also have spotlight on the current issues that local authorities can face during planning and development of tourismactivities in order to attain sustainability factor. Furthermore, it will also focus on socio-cultural,environmental and economic aspects of tourism in the respect of developing countries and emergingdestinations. TASK 11 A) Stakeholders and benefits they can attain from planning and developmentAs per the structured study of tourism planning, it can be said that there are number ofstakeholders that play key roles in effective development of travel and tourism activities within EastAfrica. In other words, it can be said that effective planning and development of tourism activities areconsidered as techniques which have great involvement of government and other bodies. With animproved focus on tourism development, government can boost economic development of the nation.However, there are several essential elements which are needed to be included by the committees oftourism development (Sánchez, 2010). It has also been spotted that every destination has uniquefeatures so in this respect, governance can focus on effective development of tourism as per features. It3
will amend opportunities for travel and tourism sector as well as medical sector which is indirectlybeneficial for the development of society. In recent years, government of destination may also focus oneffective conservation of its marine culture in order to boost opportunities for the sustainabledevelopment. Other than this, number of new teams has also been established in order to have effectivedevelopment of travel and tourism within East Africa. Moreover, number of local business organisations also play vital role in effective andsustainable development of travel and tourism sector. In other aspect, it can be said that local businessfirms get highest benefits from tourism such as number of international business organisations areattracted towards research on coral (AlSayyad, 2013). Other than this, UN recognition tourismactivities may also attract international firms towards destination which boosts opportunities for localbusiness organisations. It also facilitates local business firms to build strong relationship withinternational giants and provide opportunity to enter into the global market. Furthermore, it has also been spotted that number of travellers are focusing on coral activities.It means that travel and tourism sector can also attain various benefits by focusing on effectivedevelopment of tourism activities within destination. Travellers are considered as the most importantstakeholder for tourism sector during public events (Godfrey, 2000). It is essential for travel sector toensure that they are providing quality of services to its audience in order to provide better experience tothe customers and attain better profit. Tourism development authorities are also focusing on variousactivities which are focused on preserving natural resources such as coral, medical sources, etc. Thesekinds of development and activities of different stakeholders provide better opportunities to the sectoras well as nation.In addition to this, it can be said that he local businesses can have better opportunities becausethe increase in ratio of visitors to the destination also provides an opportunity to enhance sales. It isbecause the demand of services get boosted due to advancement in number of visitors. These kinds ofaspects also have positive impact on the economic conditions which relates directly with the revenue ofgovernment. With an improved focus on sustainable tourism the government can also boost up the taxincome. It creates positive environment which also provides better satisfaction level among customersand leads businesses to impressive level of success. Sustainable tourism provides better experience tothe clients while attaining services which is beneficial for long term development. 1 B) Advantages and Disadvantages of public/ private sector tourism planning partnershipsAdvantagesKey advantage of hosting educational activities such as conference facilitates government todevelop destination in an appropriate manner which will directly influence the economic and4
infrastructural development in a positive manner (Donohue, 2007). With an improved focus on partnership between private and public sector organisations,tourism development authorities can boost the quality of services. It also facilitates in maintaining the natural and cultural environment of destination in aneffective manner. It also provides better opportunities to tourism sector by maintaining significant relationshipwith public and private organisations (Harris, 2002). It also amends coordination in diverse development activities such as infrastructure,transportation, medical, etc. Improved level of services and activities will also boost the morale of travellers. It attractsindividuals who are preferred eco-tourism, medical tourism and educational tourism. It has been noticed that travel and tourism sector can have better development of policiesaccording to government norms. Legal relationships can be improved in order to meet keygoals and objectives. Asset management implementation can be employed by management of Australian tourism sothat long term sustainability can be advanced effectively. It also helps in improving life cyclecost so that better objectives can be attained in desired manner. Retention of workplace is also a beneficial aspect for tourism sector which need to be referredby management. Employee’s satisfaction can be advanced using appropriate resources. DisadvantagesIt has been identified that partnership working may higher the cost of operations.If, private and public sector have different views on the cultural aspects then it may impact theoverall development of tourism activities within Chumbe Island. Nature and concept diversification can also create issues in context to maintain tourismactivities (Olsen, 2004).It may create non-disclosure of activities which will have direct negative impact on theeconomic condition of Chumbe Island. It has been noticed that infrastructure at Chumbe Island might get affected in terms of cost. Itmeans overall cost of development will be advanced which might affect overall outcome. Payment obligations can be faced by the businesses due to lack of coordination. It meansperformance in terms of ethics can be impacted. Service procurement procedure is longer andmore costly in comparison with traditional public procurement.For example, the government of Australia has started focus on number of developmentactivities in regard to travel and tourism sector. In this respect Mountain Beach Water Park and Nature5
has been developed with alps partnership. It is one of most famous example of public privatepartnership. It also indicates that the optimistic use of natural and cultural resources has beenincreased. Proper support has been provided to the infrastructure, transportation, etc. which isbeneficial to render convenience among customers. Another example, can be that government ofRussia has also participated in public private partnership for development of Sochi city for winterOlympics. It has developed effective promotion of heritage destination for sustainable development.City and regional planners has expected that the Games are beneficial to transform Sochi.Advantages of partnership at Chumbe IslandBy focusing on partnership key goals objectives can be promoted so that issues can beovercome in desired way. Chumbe Island may create better awareness among members so thatopportunities can be promoted in desired way. It facilitates in maintaining the natural and culturalenvironment of destination in an effective manner. Promotion of integrated practice will also assistChumbe Island in meeting objectivesDisadvantage of partnership at Chumbe IslandIt has been identified that partnership working may higher the cost of operation which mightaffect the overall development of Chumbe Island. Along with this, coordination issue might beoccurred if authorities are not focused towards communication tools. It may create non-disclosure ofactivities which will have direct negative impact on the economic condition of Chumbe Island. Inaddition to this, it can be stated that application of method might affect the costing values of business.It will be impacted the development of tourism destination. It is significant for members to haveconsideration of elements effectively else key objectives can be affected. In order to have effective development in travel and tourism sector, it is necessary forauthorities to understand advantages and disadvantages of public/private sector tourism planning in aneffective manner. In this respect, it can be said that tourism development of authorities of ChumbeIsland and other destinations in East Africa need to focus on diverse analysis and evaluation processeswhich can provide information regarding pros and cons of tourism planning partnerships (Carlsen,2011). It is essential for private sector organisations to ensure that they are effectively focusing oncorporate social responsibilities in order to have effective management and control. On the other side,public sector organisation has responsibility to ensure that every activity performed by them should beaccurate and will provide efficiency to the entire tourism development. TASK 22 A) Analysing the features of tourism development planning at different levels It is necessary to have a clear and understanding development objectives to be achieve at6
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