Qatar Tourism Development: Planning, Impacts and Sustainability

This report provides an overview of sustainable tourism development in Qatar, focusing on the benefits of tourism planning for stakeholders, the advantages and disadvantages of public/private sector partnerships, and the features of tourism development planning at different levels. It discusses the significance of interactive planning systems, methods for measuring the impact of tourism (economic, social, and environmental), and methods for resolving conflicts of interest. The report also addresses the implications of balancing supply and demand, the moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism, and provides recommendations for the future sustainable development of Qatar's tourism sector. The analysis emphasizes the importance of integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations to achieve sustainability and enhance Qatar's tourism industry.

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................1
Task 1.........................................................................................................................................2
1.1 How stakeholders can benefit from planning of tourism developments with reference to
Qatar.......................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of public / private sector tourism planning partnerships 4
Task 2.........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Features of tourism development planning at different levels.........................................6
2.2 Significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism development of
Qatar.......................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Methods used to measure impact of tourism....................................................................7
Task 3 (PPT)..............................................................................................................................8
Task 4.......................................................................................................................................14
4.1 Methods of resolving conflict of interest.......................................................................14
4.2 Implication of balancing supply and demand with reference to Qatar..........................14
4.3 Moral and ethical issue of enclave tourism....................................................................14
Task 5.......................................................................................................................................14
5.1 Issues in tourism development.......................................................................................14
5.2 Recommendations for future development....................................................................16
Conclusion................................................................................................................................17
References................................................................................................................................18
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INTRODUCTION
Sustainable tourism development is a concept of protecting the tourism industry through
focusing more on environmental areas (Niedziółka, 2014). In the present research report,
focus has been laid on Qatar tourism; hence discussion is included about benefits of
partnership for tourism development. Along with this, the study has also included factors that
are responsible for sustainable tourism management. Researcher has also included
implications of balancing supply and demand in tourism area. Moreover, information is also
stated about moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism at Qatar. Lastly, several
recommendations are being stated for the future development of tourist destinations of Qatar.
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TASK 1
1.1 How stakeholders can benefit from
planning of tourism developments with
reference to Qatar
In order to develop the degree of tourism,
it is essential for Qatar to involve the
interest of all stakeholders so that more
development can be facilitated in different
sectors (Bunakov et al, 2015). There are
various stakeholders who work together in
travel and tourism sector such as
developers, tourism industry, host
community and other public / private
partners.
While planning for the development of
Qatar tourism, there should be direct and
proper association between developers so
that they can suggest different areas in
which developments can be facilitated.
Stakeholders can get benefit from tourism
development in different forms and which
can also increase the effectiveness of the
country Qatar.
Tourism industry is yet another
stakeholder that should develop close
association between other partners so as to
describe the changes that can be made to
amend the value of tourism (Amir et al.
2015). Qatar has been considered a country
which is rich in culture and historical
values; therefore it is more populous for
travel and tourism management.
[Source: Bunakov et. al, 2015]
In order to enhance the degree of tourist, it
is vital for the industry to grow more in
sustainable tourism. The concept of
sustainable tourism has been increasing in
tourism industry as that aids in enhancing
the value of country’s tourism (Rodrigues,
Rodrigues and Peroff, 2015). There exists
a direct relationship between tourism and
host community as countries always
arrange travel and tourism services for the
passengers and visitors.
Qatar sports events
Considering this, at Qatar, several sports
sessions are being organized yet which has
enhanced the degree of tourism in the
country.
[Source: Rodrigues & Peroff, 2015]
However, this is greatly beneficial for the
stakeholders in all prospects and which
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also changes the ways through which
opportunities of tourism can be
encouraged. Having coordination and
indirect relationship with the tourism
partners can assist the country to make use
of resources in the most efficient manner
(Poudel, Nyaupane and Budruk, 2016).
Stakeholders can also plan for wildlife
conservation of Qatar so that wildlife can
be protected. This is yet another way of
enhancing tourism degree. Moreover, the
availability of resources can also be
enhanced among the stakeholders that can
effectively contribute in developing
country’s value.
[Source: Bunakov et. al, 2015]
At the same time, stakeholders can also
integrate partnership with other countries
to amend infrastructure of tourism sector.
This will not only maximize value of
tourism; but also it will lead to develop
partnerships in other domains.
Development can also be facilitated for
other cultural and heritage properties.
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1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of public / private sector tourism planning partnerships
Public and private partnership is essential
in travel and tourism sector as that not only
allows in enhancing the degree of tourism;
but also it leads to have assistance in
different areas. The main goal of
partnership is to provide some public and
private benefit in the area of tourism;
however the outcomes are entirely
dependent on performance of the
partnership (Saufi, O'Brien and Wilkins,
2014).
Planning for tourism development
provides range of benefits to the country
such as it aids in generating employment
opportunities for local people. For the
development of Qatar, it is essential to
raise economic dimensions so that people
can raise living standards.
Similarly, this is possible when public and
private partners develop more
opportunities of work and sustainability in
tourism sector. While planning for tourism
development, it is crucial for the partners
to make effective use of resources so that
value of resources can be maximized.
Since, Qatar tourism is populous for
cultural and heritage properties;
therefore it is essential for the partners to
play critical roles in all domains.
This is also imperative in terms of
enhancing the value of human resources. It
is essential for human resources of tourism
department to make appropriate use of all
the resource dimensions so that the value
of services can be enhanced accordingly
(Torres-Delgado and Saarinen, 2014).
[Source: Zamfir and Corbos, 2015]
Consumer protection is yet another
dimension that needs to be managed
according to the type of services. For
instance- it is crucial for the tourism
industry of Qatar to have protection
standards for the travelers so that their
interest can be maintained in tourism
services (Zamfir and Corbos, 2015).
[Source: Zamfir & Corbos, 2015]
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Public and private
partnership

Public and private partnership aids in
upholding the value of natural and cultural
properties and this is also imperative in
terms of grabbing attention of more
people. Along with this, it is also vital for
the tourism department to develop
association with other entities for
encouraging the standard of tourism
services.
The number of advantages can also be
enhanced through having direct partnership
with developers and other associations.
Chief emphasis is required to be laid on
maximizing the benefits so that different
opportunities can be raised accordingly
(Boukas and Ziakas, 2014).
Since, Qatar tourism is increasing at
greater extent; therefore it is vital for the
tourism industry and other partners to
develop new provisions of travel and
tourism services.
This will not only enhance frequency of
visitors; but also it will create effective
impact on tourism domain.
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TASK 2
2.1 Features of tourism development planning at different levels
Tourism development planning is essential to be carried out at different levels so that new
service provisions can be added for the purpose of enhancing the value of tourism. Tourism
planning for Qatar is also required at environmental level in which the tourism department
needs to develop more provision about wildlife protection and other ecological balancing.
This will aid in conserving natural places of Qatar so that ratio of visitors can be enhanced
accordingly (Cheng and Wu, 2015). Therefore, at environmental level, it is crucial for the
department to develop more provision for safe and secure tourism. This will be imperative for
creating more value in tourism department.
However, at economic level also, planning is essential in which new provisions for tourism
services shall be added by adding categories. This will also contribute in underpinning
economic dimensions at greater extent. Qatar tourism is required to generate more
opportunities of employment so that economic dimensions of the country can be encouraged.
In terms of economic prospects, Qatar tourism should plan about development in hospitality
services so that more people can be attracted.
Planning is also required to be facilitated at national and international level in which the
tourist department of Qatar ought to plan for the areas that will be covered for oversees
services. At social planning, things will be included like considering social values and beliefs
while delivering services to the travelers (Canavan, 2014). However, in the area of strategic
planning, tourism department of Qatar will include measures and provisions by which
standards of services can be encouraged. Local planning is also crucial in which tourism
department of Qatar will look for opportunities that can enhance qualitative as well as
quantitative benefits for the overall country. Along with this, short term and long term
planning can also be facilitated accordingly in which tourism department of Qatar should
look for other alternatives.
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2.2 Significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism development of
Qatar
Interactive planning system play crucial role in the success of tourism development. This
includes the importance of planning which can help tourism department of Qatar to regulate
change in creating social, environmental and economic benefits. This contributes in overall
development of the country. Hence, interactive planning can be defined as process in which
aids in promoting the participation of desirable future development. For tourism development
of Qatar, interactive planning can enable in meeting sustainable benefits without dealing with
any consequences. It is also beneficial in providing benefits to the stakeholders in diverse
domains (Mowforth and Munt, 2015).
Moreover, it holds significance in generating communication between stakeholders. This will
provide opportunities to comprehend the concepts, goals and objectives of tourism. In
addition to this, the concept is also vital in forecasting about future of sustainable
development of Qatar. While managing any work, it is crucial for the tourism department to
arrange for resource capability so that all the activities can be carried out effectively. This
will also be useful in attaining short term as well as long term objectives. In the tourism
development of Qatar, interactive planning is essential because it gives information about
resources that can be applied for sustainable benefits (Wells et al. 2016).
Natural and other resources can be conserved with the help of facilitating more safety and
security concerns and that will add more benefit to tourism domain of Qatar. At this level,
interactive planning is vital because it enables the organization to align with all communities
and organization to involve in the phase of planning. It is crucial since it avoids over
spending. It is being witnessed that environmental considerations hold the most important
value in tourism industry; therefore focus is required to be laid on this aspect. At Qatar, many
communities are turning into big construction sites; therefore there should be more awareness
for sustainable benefits to the ecology.
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2.3 Methods used to measure impact of tourism
It can be stated that economic, social and environmental are the three different methods
which can be taken into consideration to measure the impact of tourism on areas such as
Qatar. According to economic method of measuring impact, factors such as employment,
revenue generate, standard of living and income level can be taken into consideration. In
situations of increasing living standard and creation of high employment opportunity it can be
expressed that tourism related activities are delivering positive impact (Kuščer, Mihalič and
Pechlaner, 2017). On the other hand, it can be argued that according to social method the
impact of tourism can be measured by the way in which activities of tourism are affecting the
society. Promotion of local culture and resources within Qatar will outline that the impact is
positive. According to the environmental parameter, the impact of tourism to Qatar can be
negative in situations where exploitation of natural resources and pollution is increasing
within the destination.
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TASK 3 (PPT)
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Along with this, the study has also included factors that are responsible for sustainable
tourism management.
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