Sustainable Tourism Development in Qatar: A Comprehensive Analysis

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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
QATAR

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................2
TASK 2....................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 ANALYSE FEATURES OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AT DIFFERENT LEVELS WITH
REFERENCE TO THE QATAR...............................................................................................................3
2.2 SIGNIFICANCE OF INTERACTIVE PLANNING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES IN TOURISM
DEVELOPMENTS................................................................................................................................4
2.3 EVALUATE DIFFERENT METHODS AVAILABLE TO MEASURE TOURIST IMPACT WITH REFERENCE
TO QATAR..........................................................................................................................................5
TASK 3....................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 EXPLAINING THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABILITY IN TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF QATAR..........7
3.2 FACTORS PREVENTING OR HINDERING THE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF QATAR
..........................................................................................................................................................1
3.3 DIFFERENT STAGES IN THE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PLANNING OF QATAR................................1
TASK 4....................................................................................................................................................1
4.1 EVALUATE METHODS OF RESOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTERESTS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE
WELLBEING OF A DEVELOPING TOURISM DESTINATION SUCH AS QATAR.......................................1
4.2 ANALYSE THE IMPLICATIONS OF BALANCING SUPPLY AND DEMAND WITH REFERENCE TO
QATAR...............................................................................................................................................2
4.3 EVALUATE THE MORAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES OF ENCLAVE TOURISM IN QATAR........................3
TASK 5....................................................................................................................................................4
5.1 COMPARE CURRENT ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN A DEVELOPING
COUNTRY AND AN EMERGING DESTINATION WHERE THE IMPACTS OF TOURISM ARE DIFFERENT.4
5.2 EVALUATE, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS, THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISM IN THESE
DESTINATIONS...................................................................................................................................7
CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................9
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INTRODUCTION
The report is about the factors and components which lead to development and growth in
the travel and tourism sector. The concept of interactive planning is discussed in the report
along with the definition of sustainable developments. The significance of planning
interactively in the process of tourism development is analyzed in the report. The features
of tourism planning in various sectors are examined by the report. Further, the merits and
demerits of partnership in the sector of public and public tours are explained in the report.
The methods which can be used by the business enterprise in order to manage and measure
the influence of various factors on tourism and travel in the report. The concept of
sustainable planning and developing is explained in the report along with considering the
issues faced by the stakeholders. The developing destinations are compared with the
emerging destination and also the recommendations are given for further improvement.
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TASK 2
INTRODUCTION
The role of planning in the tourism and travel sector with reference to Qatar country is
discussed in the following report. The concept of interactive planning along with the
significance of interactive planning in the growth and development of the tourism and travel
sector of Qatar is explained in the report. Further, the use and benefits of using various
models for measuring the influence of tourism and travel sector of Qatar are explained in
the report.
2.1 ANALYSE FEATURES OF TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING AT DIFFERENT LEVELS WITH REFERENCE TO
THE QATAR
The growth and development of the tourism and travel sector of Qatar country are
discussed at various levels which are described as follows:
Sub-regional level
The development programs to promote tourism in the sub-regional level can be as to
develop the locality, resorts, and other many attractive tourist places. The authority can
take initiative for a convenient and comfort full stay of the tourist.
Regional level
The tourism techniques can be applied are maintaining the environmental interrelated
tourism development under which tourism is developed taking care of nature and making
nature a tourist spot. The tourist is more likely to have a natural view nowadays, the
programs create a huge revenue and keep our natural resources intact. Tourism can do
advertisements, and use social media site to promote particular regional tourism. The other
regional religious spots, local sightseeing, transportation facilities can be developed to
attract tourism. The hotel and tourism industries to be promoted for a more attraction of
tourist and also many other recreational programs are to be initiated to develop tourism.
National Level
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The development programs to be taken at a national level is to provide a comfortable and
elite convenient to the tourist by developing tourism infrastructure. By promoting the
tourism culture and heritage of the country and building new infrastructure for ease. The
maintaining and development of the transportation and core infrastructure like airways,
roadways, railways, and medicinal and wellness, and nature. To develop other incentives
with the tourism infrastructure to attract more tourism such as recreational activities,
wildlife safaris, adventures park, etc.
International Level
The international tourism program to be taken at a high level so to attract more tourism and
international tourism and have an international position in the tourism industry. The
development program can be initiated is to develop and protect the heritage sites of the
country for this some special council can be created. New techniques and infrastructure are
to be imported for ease, comfort, and fast services to tourists.
2.2 SIGNIFICANCE OF INTERACTIVE PLANNING SYSTEMS
AND PROCESSES IN TOURISM DEVELOPMENTS
Interactive planning is planning which include the interest of all the parties associated with
the process of decision making of the travel and tourism company. It is the participative
planning which includes stakeholders along with producing value to them which is also
essential for the growth and development of the travel and tourism sector of the nation
which also includes developing countries like Qatar (Business Dictionary, 2019). The
significance of interactive planning in the sector of travel and tourism of Qatar are described
briefly as follows:
 Interactive planning help in ensuring the right and effective development in the
travel and tourism sector which brings innovation to the society. The strategies build
and developed the properties and products for the nation and its people.
 The interactive planning creates opportunities of the jobs and enhance the
performance of newcomers in the industries and help them to grow to a height
earning a good amount of revenue which is beneficial for the country as a whole.
 The interactive planning helps to build the infrastructure and develop them by
making them more stable and rigid infrastructure which are very essential for an
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industry or country in its process of development and success. This can be done by
stringing its infrastructure like medicinal, educational, security, etc.
 The interactive planning promotes the products of tourism and helps the tourism
industries to grow faster. The tourist feels the services to be of high or elite class
which increases income and revenues.
2.3 EVALUATE DIFFERENT METHODS AVAILABLE TO
MEASURE TOURIST IMPACT WITH REFERENCE TO QATAR
CAMBRIDGE ECONOMIC IMPACT MODEL
The economic condition of Qatar can be measured effectively with the help of the
Cambridge Economic Impact Model. A spreadsheet is prepared by the management in the
Cambridge Economic Impact Model for analyzing the national and local information at
various levels of the activities involved in tourism. The information of the tourism activities
is converted into economic terms which are used by the company and its management for
analyzing the growth and changes required. The number of visitors visited in Qatar for travel
and visit are converted into economic terms for measuring the impact of tourism by
Cambridge Economic Impact Model.
Environmental Impact Assessment
The Environment Impact Assessment is the process which can be used by the company for
collecting information about the impact of the environment on the process of decision
making by the management of the company. The impact of organizations such as agencies
of government, public organizations, developers, and nongovernmental agencies, etc. are
analyzed with the help of Environment Impact Assessment (Business Dictionary, 2019). The
impact of socio-cultural environment, human-health environment, and economic
environment are considered by the Environment Impact Assessment.
STEAM Model
STEAM Model is a model which is used for engaging the tourist in the activities of tourism in
order to understand their needs and requirements. The economic impact of Qatar tourism is
again calculated with the help of modeling process of the STEAM model. The components of
science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics are included in the definition of the
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STEAM model (Rouse, 2018). The main objectives and goals of the STEAM model are
described as follows:
 To accept all the data and information related to the travel and tourism of the
industry.
 The information related to demand and supply within the sector of tourism is
analyzed with the help of the STEAM model.
 The weaknesses and strengths of the model are considered for suggesting changing
measures for overcoming weaknesses of the model.
 The sensitive analysis is made by the STEAM model which help it in making suitable
suggestions for the company.
Pro-Poor Tourism
The impact and influence of travel and tourism on the life and day to day working of local
communities and local people. The merits of tourism which are derived from the tourism of
a company in the developing country for the poor are measured with the help of pro-poor
tourism. The emergence of pro-poor tourism is necessary for the nation which is a tool that
is used to generate benefits for the poor in the country by focusing on the planned
strategies (Natalucci, 2017).
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TASK 3
3.1 EXPLAINING THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABILITY IN
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF QATAR
The concept of sustainability is emerging
with very pace which lays emphasis on the
new development in the country by
keeping in mind its impact on the natural,
social, economic or cultural diversity of
the nation (Franzoni, 2015). The positive
and negative impact of travel and tourism
in Qatar should be calculated in advance
before finalizing its actions. The growth
and development in the tourism of Qatar
are considered along with the
commitment towards biodiversity,
cultural heritage, rules and regulations of
the government, ecosystem, resources,
and natural environment of the
destination. There are various parties
associated with the travel and tourism of
Qatar country which should be considered
for ensuring sustainable tourism
development. The interest of these
parties should be met by the authority of
travel and tourism in nations like Qatar in
order to build overall development in
terms of sustainable tourism.
The steps should be taken for ensuring the
preservation of the ecosystem and other
ecological processes of the country. The
cultural and human heritage is preserved
in sustainable tourism and development
within the country. Triple line bottom
theory is a useful theory for using in
making the decision for the tourism of
Qatar which uses three Ps such as people,
profit, and the planet. The main duty of
the tourism of Qatar is to understand the
impact of environmental and social
factors on the functions of tourism of
Qatar.
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3.2 FACTORS PREVENTING OR HINDERING THE
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF QATAR
There are various factors which affect the
growth in the sector of travel and tourism
along with the experience of the tourists.
Safety is the most important criteria which
should be kept in mind for ensuring
effective development in the tourism
sector. The climatic environment of the
country may not be suitable for the tourist
which should be ensured by the authority
of tourism. The countries especially the
underdeveloped countries may be rich in
cultural heritage but the climatic
conditions may not be suitable and have
chances of communicable diseases which
may affect the health of tourists from
different nations. This can be reduced
with the help of concern over the matter
by the responsible authority.
The natural hazards of the country or the
location in which the tourist destination is
situated can cause danger for the health
and life of the tourists. The frequent
changes in the climate also degrade the
quality of tourism and its activities in the
tourist destination. Draughts, floods, mild
temperatures, frequent hurricanes, heavy
rain, and other climatic disaster conditions
in the emerging destinations like Qatar
can negatively impact the quality of
experience given by the tourism sector to
the tourists (Machado, 2011). The tourism
sector should take steps for reducing the
impact of natural hazards on the tourists
by providing them appropriate security.
The huge amount of expenses in the
travel and tourism sector of Qatar reduces
its effectiveness and the chances of
growth as sustainable tourism
development. There are a number of costs
included in the tourism sector which
includes tickets costs, package cost,
traveling expenses, and other prices. This
cost should be reduced in order to
maximize the experience of customers
and the tourists of Qatar tourism.
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3.3 DIFFERENT STAGES IN THE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
PLANNING OF QATAR
In order to gain sustainable development
the authority of travel and tourism of
Qatar should follow the following steps:
Stage 1
The first step starts with the making and
development of the techniques and plan
of sustainable tourism development. For
making this strategy for growth and
development the goal and objectives of
the tourism are to be taken under like
budgets, financial, and accounts.
Stage 2
In the second step, the opinion of the
other involved people is taken to make
and evaluate the poles and strategies of
sustainable tourism. The members
interested are the stakeholders, investors,
local, National and international agencies,
tour operators, tourists, and the others to
make the planning of the policies to
achieve the objectives.
Stage 3
A strong infrastructure is important for
sustainable development so after making
objectives the infrastructure planning and
construction are taken out for better
development of tourism. The
development of the infrastructure like
medical, recreational, transportation,
refreshments and comfort to the tourist
to attract more tourism.
Stage 4
Now in the fourth stage, there is the
process of problem-solving coming in the
way or the issues which are present in the
sustainable development of tourism.
These hurdles are solved by taking help of
the strategies made in the earlier steps,
also there can be the meeting of the
members to solve or find new strategies
for the problems erecting in the ways.
Stage 5
In this stage, the suitable reasons are
taken or find out of the problems of the
previous stage and getting solution and
strategies to also solve the reasons for the
problem. By this step, the turkey
sustainable development of tourism is
made and make the infrastructure also
rigid to face any issues.
Stage 6
In this last stage after getting rid of all the
problems and hurdles there is need to
focus on the goals and objectives of the
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tourism and innovating them by taking conference of the members for the better
growth of the tourism.
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TASK 4
4.1 EVALUATE METHODS OF RESOLVING A CONFLICT OF
INTERESTS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE WELLBEING OF A
DEVELOPING TOURISM DESTINATION SUCH AS QATAR
Various parties are involved in the travel and tourism sector of Qatar and thus it is more
likely to cause conflicts among them. These conflicts of interest between various
stakeholders of the company of the travel and tourism sector need to be resolved in order
to promote overall business goals and objectives in a sustainable manner. The wellbeing of
developing destination of tourism such as Qatar can be ensured by the participation of
different stakeholders which can be achieved by the following methods:
 Host-Guest Relationship
The host-guest relationship ensures the removal of conflicts of interest between
various parties interested in the tourism sector of developing nation such as Qatar. A
positive relationship between the guest and host is maintained by ensuring the
perfect balance between them in order to get the best results for the travel and
tourism of Qatar by this method (Cronauer, 2012).
 Interpersonal Relations Among Stakeholders
There is a large number of stakeholders are involved in the activities of tourism and
travel sector of Qatar. The conflicts among these stakeholders can be removed with
the help of effective interactive communication with each other. This interactive
communication can be used by the companies by which the interactive relationship
between stakeholders can be achieved. When the interest of stakeholders is
achieved in a better manner, the interest of the travel and tourism of Qatar can be
attained in an effective way.
 Enclave Tourism
When the concept of tourism and the activities of the travel and tourism sector of
Qatar are applied within a demarcated environment, it is called enclave tourism. This
method can be used by the companies for achieving sustainable development of
travel and tourism of Qatar within the industry. A number of facilities are given by
the company of travel and tourism for ensuring sustainability.
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