Sustainable Tourism Development Planning

This assignment discusses the planning of sustainable tourism development at various levels, with a focus on Qatar. It examines methods to resolve conflicts of interest and ensure future well-being for developing tourist destinations. The report studies features of planning for sustainability, including innovation in the tourism industry, urban tourism research, and public-private partnerships.

Sustainable Tourism
Development

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..............................................1
2.2 Significance of interactive planning systems and processes.................................................2
2.3 Different methods available to measure tourist impact.........................................................3
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................4
Covered in PPT...........................................................................................................................4
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................4
4.1 Methods of resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future well-being of a developing
tourism destination......................................................................................................................4
4.2 Implications of balancing supply and demand......................................................................4
4.3 Moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism.........................................................................5
TASK 5............................................................................................................................................5
5.1 Current issues associated with tourism development in a developing country.....................5
5.2 Future development of tourism in these chosen destinations................................................6
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
Sustainable tourism refers to an industry that is committed to developing minimum affect
on local culture as well as environment, while assessing to to generate the future employment for
people of local society. Sustainable tourism assures that development is positive experience to
the local people, visitors and tourism organisations. In this modern era, travel and tourism sector
plays a necessary role in society. The each individual like to travel the different as well as
attractive places. People travel for many different reasons like enjoy, business, study etc. This
present report is based on the Qatar Case Study. This country has a rich culture and hosts almost
80 sports events on annual basis (Aldebert, Dang and Longhi, 2011). International Tourism
Consultancy is specialised in developing the master plan for tourism development for attraction
places in all over the world. Under this mention report, discuss about the benefits and
disadvantages of private or public sector tourism planning partnership. Importance of an
interactive planning systems as well as processes in tourism development related to Qatar will be
mention.
TASK 1
Covered in Leaflet
TASK 2
2.1 Features of tourism development planning at different levels
Travel industry is rapidly developing sector in world and also provides many advantages
to an economy of country. At the time of develop better tourism planning, it is necessary to
recognise various levels which are related with travel industry. There are various levels in which
tourism development take place in a nation (Ashworth and Page, 2011). It largely depends on the
government and legislation policy of that country. In Qatar this is identifies in national
development strategy (2011-2016) which is a part of their vision for 2030. Features of tourism
development planning at various levels given below:
International level- For develop tourism sector at international level, UNESCO and
WTO both provide different guidelines for further improvements. In international level there
are various organisations which are boosting the demand for Qatar as tourist destination.
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These organisations work in field of creating demand for Qatar as tourist destination (Bennett,
Lemelin, Koster and Budke, 2012).
National level- At national there are planning authority and government department who
take cares of tourism at Qatar. Under this, private and public both firms support to travel sector
through executing the many strategies at national level. The focus of private and public firms on
advertising, cleanliness, proper maintenance of tourist site, accommodations and safety of
tourist.
Local level- Under this, specific tourist destination plays necessary role to attract
individuals. These agencies keep the records of tourist, their feedback and the availability of the
products and services (Bramwell, 2011). Tourism sector facilities proper accommodation,
transport, food and security are under local level authority.
2.2 Significance of interactive planning systems and processes
Developing tourism of country will bring many problems like congestion, overcrowding,
environmental damages etc. In this, it is significant to have better interactive planning in order to
developing a sector. Its main focus on develop future plan which can provide some benefits. An
interactive planning systems gaining popularity day by day as it is an essential technique to
create competitive advantage over other in tourism industry at international level. An interactive
planning is regarded as other kind of planning such as proactive planning, reactive and inactive
planning. The main focus of interactive planning is on current condition. Interactive planning
systems helps in enhance number of tourist in the country it should not bring any inconvenience
or difficulties for local public (Brinkerhoff and Brinkerhoff, 2011). Under this, firms tries to
make themselves more effective as well as better so that they can get the better rewards in the
future. Importance of interactive planing in Qatar given below:
 Under this, better decisions are to be taken through government through included all
those individuals which are living in coastal areas and in that place where development of
an infrastructure continuously.
 Deficiency to meet an environmental benchmark can be determined immediately which
will aid to make sustainable plan for future as well as attract large number of consumers.
 An interactive planning helps in development as well as manufacturing process of
services and products for particular market by travel sector to attain objectives.
 It aids tourism firm to manage security and also safety in proper manner in Qatar.
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 Lack of corruption as well as transparency enhance dissatisfaction and host communities
disagreement with travel development.
 Interacting to existing visitors and customers related to services of tourism made
available.
 Through investigation of the market structure, an efficient market segmentation can be
facilitated. It is helpful in segmenting groups and sub- groups (Crouch, 2011).
2.3 Different methods available to measure tourist impact
There are various methods which are helpful in measuring affect on tourism. In this, main
aim of tourism planning is to arrange activities for the purpose of develop tourism and travel
sector in Qatar country. Different methods are given below:
Economic Impact Model- Tourism sector helps country through enhancing economy.
Different activities are to be conducted is helpful in bringing large number of consumers. It is an
indicator of measuring growth of any industry (Devine and Devine, 2011) . The contribution of
tourism in GDP is a tool for measuring the impact of industry on economy. This also describes
about the income generated from tourism industry is based on local tourist or international
tourist. Government of Qatar tries to make improvement in travel sector through bringing new
tools for handling consumers.
Environmental Impact Studies- If in case country wants to enhance number of visitors
then in this case Qatar should maintain its beauty so that people can enjoy their places. Affect on
environment measure due to tourism is also an important aspect. Under this, it is necessary to
government to be assure that things should be complete on given time period.
Responsible Tourism- It is a concept of visit place as visitors and trying to develop
positive affect on society, economy and environment. It is tourism form that can consumers in
more responsible manner (Gretzel, 2011). It is helpful in reduce negative environmental, social
and economic affects and also generate the more economic advantages for the local people and
increase well being of communities.
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TASK 3
Covered in PPT
TASK 4
4.1 Methods of resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future well-being of a developing
tourism destination
Conflict of an interest will be arrive when there are various stakeholders with the various
aims. In this, voluntary firm as well as government both promote sustainable tourism
development to make solution of conflict in successful manner. In addition to this, conflicts as
well as problems develop more impact on performance level of stage along with firm. There are
different methods to resolve dispute conflict of interest given below:
Mediation- Under this condition, both conflict parties require to give their participation
to resolve issues at workplace and in case if they are unable to find solution then in this case they
take help of mediator that can make better solution.
Compromising- It is main solution of each issue at workplace. Under this, parties are
included to compromise on dispute matter. If both firms are ready to compromise then in this
case it will develop positive impact on an economy of country.
Many kinds of dispute situations in the sustainable tourism of Qatar negatively impact on
its future prosperity. In this country, there is main conflict among the neighbourhood, tourists,
administrator, organiser etc. Due to modifications in culture, real clashes are arise. In order to
deal with all conflicts or issues, distinctive arrangements of administration in Qatar is an
effective method. With the help of compromise , all conflicts can b resolved in Qatar. In context
to this, legitimate specialist provide its support in doing the better arrangement concerned to
contention through include all standards in an effective or efficient manner.
4.2 Implications of balancing supply and demand
Under travel and tourism sector, it is necessary for organisations to maintain supply and
demand at market place in order to attain competitive advantage at the market place. Demand
and supply both factors plays a necessary role in context to fulfil wants and requirements of
consumers in an effective manner. The main focus of market is to make demand is equal to the
supply. In Qatar, tourists are visiting in annual basis. In context to to total amount of tourism
goods, Qatar require to be perform balance among related supply and demand. In addition to this,
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there is a need to balance market through destinations, being economic option with supply and
demand. Under this, balance is maintained through tourism in economic deficiencies regions for
generate an economic revenue. Local population is to be engages with tourism occupation that
deals with the social as well as economic issues which are faced through countries.
To meet demand of tourism at Qatar, supply is required to regarded to satisfy tourists and
increase an economic development. National Tourism Strategy of Qatar recognized critical
factors which are associated with tourism environment. In Qatar, people come from the different
places in all many countries for various reasons like study, business, enjoy etc. In addition to
this, government works on maintain its political strategies and policies and provide better quality
of services as well as attraction places.
4.3 Moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism
Enclave tourism is a kind of tourism under which visitor is taken to attraction places that
is having the strong geographical field and also able to provide better experience. Main
advantage of this kind of tourism is to generate more profit through minimising expenses on
facilities which are given through firm. In this present era, large size firms are able to enclave
tourism in an effective manner. In enclave tourism, destination to which visitors are attracted due
to different activities over small geographic areas taken place. Issue faced through enclave
tourism is that there is minimum interaction among local individuals as well as visitors. Under
this, people are ready to pay minimum for services.
Local communities of Qatar will not beneficial because of restriction in an accessibility
as well as company are used to be dominate areas to generate more profit. The unethical issue is
to sanctioning of licensed through local authorities for expansion of building. In context to this,
cultural aspects of Qatar are hampered because of transitional culture which is imported from the
foreign countries. In this, unethical as well as illegal acuities such as child labour can be
enhanced because of the match excess demand of tourism. Environmental changes because of the
deforestation are developing serious damages to an ecological environment of Qatar. Through
tourism development, local society has been benefited minimum.
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TASK 5
5.1 Current issues associated with tourism development in a developing country
Qatar has beautiful tourist destination and safe places, so that people can visit with out
any issue (Hinch and Higham, 2011). Tourism of Qatar contribute significantly for growth of an
economy. In this country, tourism is developing day by day and year by year. An economic
growth of this country is increasing and poverty is reduced by generating more employment
opportunities.
There are many issues which effects the development of Qatar and Mauritius. It is the obligation
upon the government authorities of nation is to consider such factors while make plans for
development. The main reason due to which issues are arise includes cultural differences which
influence values, beliefs and attitude of different individuals. The contribution of different issues
in development of different nations are defined below:
On the basis of Qatar Mauritius
Social issues In social factor the different
aspects which are included
under this are vales, crime,
gambling and lack of moral
behaviour etc. The individuals
who live in this society are
belong to Islamic religion
which provide main focus on
building strong relations.
It is adventurous nation where
many places are present which
are recognise as popular tourist
destinations. This will enables
in attraction of large number of
tourists.
Environmental issues Under this, Qatar facing
number of issues which relate
with environmental and
utilisation of available
resources like, finite source,
water, land and many more. In
addition of this, authority of
tourism are also protecting
In this Mauritius is also a
popular for their beaches so
that also responsible for
keeping environment clean in
order to invite larger number
of visitors.
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environment issues such as
drainage, and irrigation.
Economic issues Qatar was cut off through
Persian Gulf neighbours over
through accusations because it
was state the terrorism
sponsor. Qatar is facing the
economic headwinds which
can end up having the
consequences for gas rich state
and oil.
An economic issue that
Mauritius faces is low
economic growth of private
sector investment. On the other
hand, ageing population of
Mauritius develops negative
impact on its economy.
5.2 Future development of tourism in these chosen destinations
Sustainable tourism development plan is helpful in minimize negative affect over tourism
in countries like for an instance Qatar. Negative side will varied interest of stakeholders
concerned to tourism sector and meet with all needs which is a main barriers. In context to make
improvement in tourism development, it is necessary to execute the plan related to the
sustainable tourism (Kylänen and Rusko, 2011). In this, optimum utilisation of resources through
increasing the long term socio- economic advantages to stakeholders which are required to
included at the time of developing plan of sustainable tourism for countries. In context to this,
stability in income opportunities and secure environment is required to included in Sustainable
Development plan. There are three main areas which required to focused for development:
Environmental- Under this, through enhancing an awareness of sustainable use of
resources with the help of minimising wastage. Its major aim is to minimize negative affect on
bio diversity.
Economic- An economic prosperity of Qatar country is concerned with an employment,
earning capabilities and also competency development, there is a requirement to government to
develop plan in order to use foreign currencies in an effective manner for develop plan to use
foreign currencies in an effective manner in countries for developing livelihood (Mariani and
Kylänen, 2014).
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Social- Empowering staff members, local groups in process of decision making should
supported in addition to develop the friendly tourism environment in countries.
It is essential for both developed and developing countries to develop strategies and
utilize different tools in order to deal with the negative impact of tourism. Ensure stability in
employment opportunities is one of the major element related with the negative impact of
tourism. various aspects are there such as sociocultural, economic and environment, that require
to be consider by organizations involved in tourism development. following are the
recommendation for both Qatar and Mauritius:
1. To deal with negative impact of tourism development on economy, some elements such
as employment opportunities, country's prosperity and earning capability should be taken
into consideration.
2. Further, to deal with negative impact of tourism on environment, sustainable and
optimum use of resources should be encouraged in order to minimise the wastage.
3. In addition to this, to deal with negative impact of tourism on socio culture, employees,
communities and local groups should be empowered.
CONCLUSION
It has been concluded from above given report that travel and tourism sector provides
more development in an economy of Qatar country. It is helpful in generate the more profit level
along with productivity of country. Main objective of every travel sector is to change and use of
resources in a better or effective manner. Under this mention report studied about the featured of
the planning of tourism development at various level. In planning for sustainability, there are
various stages analysed with reference to Qatar. Methods to make solution of conflict of interest
to assure future well-being of developing the attractive tourist destination in Qatar has been
discussed under this assignment.
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