Sustainable Tourism Development in Qatar: A Comprehensive Analysis

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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT

Contents
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................3
LO 1.......................................................................................................................................................4
LO 2.....................................................................................................................................................14
2.1 ANALYSE FEATURES OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AT DIFFERENT LEVELS WITH
REFERENCE TO THE QATAR..............................................................................................................14
2.2 & 2.3 INTERACTIVE PLANNING SYSTEMS AND DIFFERENT METHODS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE
TOURIST IMPACT WITH REFERENCE TO QATAR...............................................................................20
LO 3.....................................................................................................................................................22
3.1 JUSTIFY THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABILITY IN TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT WITH REFERENCE QATAR.......................................................................................22
3.2 ANALYSE FACTORS THAT MAY PREVENT/HINDER SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT WITH
REFERENCE TO QATAR.....................................................................................................................24
3.3 ANALYSE DIFFERENT STAGES IN PLANNING FOR SUSTAINABILITY WITH REFERENCE QATAR. . .25
LO 4.....................................................................................................................................................27
4.1 METHODS OF RESOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE WELLBEING OF
A DEVELOPING TOURISM DESTINATION..........................................................................................27
4.2 ANALYSE THE IMPLICATIONS OF BALANCING SUPPLY AND DEMAND WITH REFERENCE TO
QATAR.............................................................................................................................................28
4.3 EVALUATE THE MORAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES OF ENCLAVE TOURISM IN QATAR......................29
CONCLUSION.......................................................................................................................................30
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................31

INTRODUCTION
The aim of the study is to understand the importance of sustainable tourism in context to Qatar
which is a developing nation attracting almost 1.8 billion tourists annually. The study covers different
approaches to tourism development and planning processes which can help in the understanding of
the tourism operations in Qatar. The concept of sustainability is deeply discussed which has become
the crux for travelling and tourism industry as more effort towards sustainability is appreciated from
the tourists visiting the host country. This is because of the inappropriate behaviour of the tourists
harms the environment and disrupts the image of the host country on the global platform. Thus it is
required from the travellers to remain responsible while they travel and respect the culture, citizens
and the environment of the host country (Sharpley and Telfer, 2015).
The various factors that may hinder the sustainable tourism development in Qatar are also discussed
in the research. The different stages in the planning of sustainability in context to Qatar are
discussed in the research. Since travelling and tourism has become so widespread and is fuelled by
the globalization of all countries, some conflicts are bound to arise. The effective solutions to the
conflicts of interests are discussed in the research. The demand and supply chain used in the context
of tourism in Qatar is also made note of. The moral and ethical issues surrounding enclave tourism in
Qatar are discussed in the research in the form of a draft magazine. Lastly, the comparison between
an emerging destination and a developing country are discussed to highlight the difference in the
socio-culture, demographics, environmental and economic aspects are different from one another
(Henderson, 2014).

LO 1
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The advantages to stakeholders are elaborated as follows-
 Participate in the decision making process- The stakeholders can make their opinion and
view count among the board of directors regarding a decision that the stakeholder thinks
is not worthy. The investment collected from all the stakeholders is put into use by
informing eth stakeholders and getting their opinion about it, hence the stakeholders
have a right to opinion about the tourism policies and plans made for Qatar.
 Monitor where the investments are spent- As a stakeholder, it is their right to be informed
about the sue of resources or investments. The progress report of the planning for
tourism development in Qatar are shared with all the stakeholders.

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 Become in a better position to handle risks and challenges- The stakeholders are involved
in the process of developing the travel and tourism options for the state of Qatar and
hence can be better prepared if any calamity or challenge comes up.
 Reap benefits if the planning for tourism for Qatar pays off- The stakeholders are the ones
who enjoy the benefits and the profits earned from the investments made.

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