Sustainable Tourism Development in Qatar: A Comprehensive Analysis

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UNIT 7: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................4
1.1 BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS OF QATAR FROM TOURISM PLANNING AT
QATAR........................................................................................................................................4
1.2 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF PRIVATE /PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP
AT QATAR.................................................................................................................................4
TASK 2..........................................................................................................................................16
2.1 FEATURES OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AT DIFFERENT LEVEL. 16
2.2 SIGNIFICANCE OF INTERACTIVE PLANNING SYSTEM AND PROCESSES
FOLLOWED IN QATAR.........................................................................................................18
2.3 VARIOUS METHODS TO MEASURE TOURISM IMPACT..........................................19
TASK 3..........................................................................................................................................21
3.1 CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABILITY FOR QATAR’S TOURISM DEVELOPMENT......21
3.2 FACTORS HINDERING SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF QATAR. 22
3.3 STAGES OF SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING AT QATAR............................................23
TASK 4: MAGAZINE ARTICLE.................................................................................................25
4.1 METHODS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN QATAR..............................25
4.2 IMPLICATIONS OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND BALANCING AT QATAR.................27
4.3 ISSUES RELATED TO MORALITY AND ETHICALITY OF ENCLAVE TOURISM. 28
TASK 5..........................................................................................................................................29
5.1 CURRENT ISSUES WITH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AT EMERGING AND
DEVELOPING COUNTRY......................................................................................................29
5.2 SUGGESTIONS FOR THE FUTURE BENEFITS OF MEXICO AND ISRAEL.............31
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................32
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................33

INTRODUCTION
The tourism industry is one of the emerging industries that give upper hands to the countries in
their competition with the other countries. In Qatar, the rising tourism industry ensures its future
development (Henderson, 2015). But the development of tourism should be done sustainably in
order to increase employment opportunities in Qatar and help in the growth and development of
local population as well as to strengthen the overall economy of Qatar. This assignment provides
thorough information about the development of sustainable tourism in Qatar, the tourism
planning partnership and its impacts on Qatar’s tourism development both positively and
negatively. The report is prepared to show the different levels of Qatar’s tourism planning
development and the importance of interactive planning and methods to calculate the influence
of tourism in Qatar (Henderson, 2015). A leaflet and magazine are also prepared to show the
importance of sustainability, various stages of sustainable planning and hindrances in the
sustainable planning of Qatar. The enclave tourism and its effects and the strategies to manage
the imbalance of demand and supply of tourists in Qatar are also mentioned.
Lastly, the issues faced by developing and emerging country like Mexico and Israel and the
recommendations for the benefits of these countries to ensure effective tourism development is
also discussed.

TASK 1
1.1 BENEFITS TO STAKEHOLDERS OF QATAR FROM TOURISM
PLANNING AT QATAR
1.2 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF PRIVATE /PUBLIC
PARTNERSHIP AT QATAR.
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The stakeholders of tourism development in Qatar include government, Ngo’s, local population,
tourists and travellers, tourism employees, etc. Some of these form an important part of QTA
and give ideas and initiate investment in terms of developing Qatar tourism industry (Cavalheiro
et al.,2019).

Slide 6
Tourism planning of Qatar, QTA mentioned that-
• It wants to open a new market such as Russia, China, India and take bold steps to develop its
tourist industry.
• It is making innovative strategies and plans to broaden its market and build Qatar as a tourist
destination for the world
• Plans are formulated keeping in mind the interests of the stakeholders and more initiatives
are taken in terms of hosting international competitions to increase tourism.
• Qatar is developing as an ultra-modern country with the latest infrastructure design
blending perfectly with Islamic architecture and natural scenic beauty (Kaplanidou et al.,2016).

Slide 7
The main objective of Qatar tourism is to contribute to the country's economy and providing
the best experience to the travellers so that the goodwill of Qatar can be maintained.
Sustainable tourism development includes the development of present in consideration to the
future. Qatar is focused on providing quality services to its visitors and maintaining a good
relationship with other countries. It also lay light on environmental issues so that it can benefit
the local people and contribute economically and sustainably (Nunkoo, 2015).

Slide 8
Sustainable tourism development gives huge benefits to stakeholders. Sustainable development
refers to the development with consideration to the needs of the future and also not just
financial benefits but also environmental and social benefits (Kaplanidou et al.,2016).
Stakeholders can get better returns on their investments by sustainable planning and
development and better employment opportunities are generated for the local people of Qatar.
The government can be benefitted due to the balance in the economy created by sustainable
development and positive impacts on the environment (Cavalheiro et al.,2019).
Sustainable development can boost profitability in the long run whereas also provide short term
benefits.
Sustainable development improves the quality of lives of stakeholders by providing a better
return on investments and through the partnership of public and private, the infrastructure of
projects greatly improves and thus provides goodwill to the stakeholders.

Slide 9
The tourism planning partnership in Qatar is helping in the advancement of the tourism
industry. It is important for the sustainable development and with consideration to
environmental issues, these partnerships can provide funds for the development of the tourism
industry and increase in employment and help the local people as well as the national
government
(Nunkoo, 2015).