Sustainable Tourism Development in Qatar: Report and Recommendations

This report examines sustainable tourism development, using Qatar as a case study. It explores the benefits of stakeholder planning, advantages and disadvantages of public-private partnerships, and features of tourism development at international, national, and local levels. The report analyzes interactive planning systems, methods for measuring tourist impact, and introduces the concept of sustainability in tourism, identifying factors hindering sustainable development and outlining planning stages. It further discusses conflict resolution strategies, balancing supply and demand, and the ethical issues of enclave tourism. Finally, the report addresses current tourism issues in Qatar and offers recommendations for future sustainable development, concluding with a comprehensive overview of the subject matter.

Sustainable Tourism
Development

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Stakeholders can benefits from planning...............................................................................1
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of public/private sector tourism planning partnerships.......2
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Features of Tourism Development planning at different levels............................................2
2.2 Significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism developments.........3
2.3 Different methods available to measure tourist impact.........................................................4
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Introduction of the concept of sustainability in tourism development..................................4
3.2 Factors that may prevent hinder sustainable tourism development.......................................5
3.3 Different stages in planning for sustainability.......................................................................5
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Methods of resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future well-being of a developing
tourism destination.......................................................................................................................6
4.2 Implications of balancing supply and demand......................................................................6
4.3 The moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism...................................................................7
TASK 5............................................................................................................................................7
5.1. Current issues associated with tourism development in a developing country....................7
5.2 Recommendations, the future development of tourism.........................................................7
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFRENCES...................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Sustainable tourism development are management practices as well as guidelines which
are applicable to all form of tourism in type of destinations (Agyeiwaah, McKercher and
Suntikul, 2017). It also involves mass tourism as well as several niche tourism segments.
Sustainability principles are related to the environmental, economic as well as socio-cultural
aspects of tourism development. In a nation, developing tourism is important part because it is
giving several opportunities to job seekers for taking employment in this sector as a guide,
accountant, operator and so on. This report has been made sustainable tourism development for
an emerging destination as Qatar. Government of that particular nation use several approaches
for development of tourism with the assistance of public and private sector organisations of same
hospitality sector. Along with this, respective report also discuss issues as well as threats that
come as barrier within tourism development for same nation and solution for the same as
recommendation.
TASK 1
1.1 Stakeholders can benefits from planning
Stakeholders are third party who make investment of sufficient amount in company.
Stakeholder is either an individual, group or organization who is impacted through the result of a
project. They have an interest in the success of the project, and can be within or outside the
organization that is sponsoring the project. Funds are the backbone of business without this it is
not easy to organise day to day activities in proper manner. Stakeholders owe portion in the
organisation by investing money as well as within corporate sectors stakeholder are suppliers,
employees and some others who are contributing for growth and success of business. Several
tourism organisation are contributing for improving economical condition of nation such as
Qatar and respective nation are rich in heritage as well as natural beauty of places. Below
mention are some major benefits derived through tourism industry in Qatar are as follows :-
 Increment in tourism activity result in giving chances to several unemployed people to
join firm and provide better services to visitors. It will result in reducing unemployment
ratio, poverty and result in improving condition of society.
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 Tourism sector directly result in development within economic condition of Qatar. In
this, government of same nation support such companies who are of tourism sector and
working for development of nation by providing them funds for their easy working.
 Funds given through stakeholders as well as other investors result in providing better
services by the organisation to visitors.
1.2 Advantages and disadvantages of public/private sector tourism planning partnerships
In tourism sector public and private sector organisations are playing important role. Both
of them are assist in increasing tourism and traditional culture that helps in enhancing tourism
(Farmaki, 2015). Respective sector organisations are working together for attracting tourist as
well as for inviting them to visit places of Qatar. There are some benefits and drawbacks within
partnership of public as well as private sector tourism planning within Qatar are mention
below :-
Advantages Disadvantages
 Partnership of public and private sector
company result in development of
tourism sector by generating several
new ideas. Along with this it result in
development of economy and profit
generation when number of people visit
Qatar.
 There are several issues faced by Qatar
tourism such as lack of awareness,
economic condition, lack of capital
investment and so on are some major
problem which can be resolve by
collaboration of private and public
sector organisation.
 Their is chances of taking wrong
decision when two different sector
organisation are working together on
common project.
 Changes in business environment affect
private sector companies more compare
to public. Thus, implementing these
modifications in private result in
affecting working of public as well as it
have negative impact on tourism
planning.
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TASK 2
2.1 Features of Tourism Development planning at different levels
Tourism development planning is essential for attracting tourist towards the heritage and
natural beauty of Qatar. Proper planning assist in accomplishing goals and objectives associated
with the nation in better manner (Fletcher, Pforr and Brueckner, 2016). Qatar is rich in historical
places and natural beauty which will help in generating high revenue as well as sustainability of
economy. Thus, tourism sector have to take more initiatives for designing plan and strategies to
attract tourist. Along with this, it is duty of particular nation government to give proper safety to
the people who are travelling so they can feel safe to travel. Providing proper security result in
building good image of tourism sector and visitors retention which easily gained. Below mention
are some major level of planning within tourism sector are as follows :- International level – For developing tourism within country at international level, Qatar
National Tourism Sector strategy (QNTSS) as well as United World Trade Organisation
(UNWTO) gives much support to nations. These firms apply guidelines that are
important for like these territorial nations. National level - For improving tourism, public and private sectors of a country are
needed to coordinate each other and formulate strong policies. It will help in
accomplishing goals and objectives of tour and travel companies in a best manner.
 Local level - At local or state level government are needed for promoting as well as
advertising heritage places at large level through which tourism sector will gain high
attention of local people along with some other nation also to visit such locations.
2.2 Significance of interactive planning systems and processes in tourism developments
Interactive planning is related to the strategies and policies which are designed for
accomplishing future goals and objectives within effective manner (Hall, Gossling and Scott,
2015). There are three type of planning included in it such as inactive, instance and proactive
according to the goals. There are some common factors of interactive planning system as well as
processes within tourism development are as follows :-
 By implementing policies and strategies provided by interactive planning an organisation
can generate higher profit.
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 Moreover, effectiveness of interactive policies can be gained when investor will assist by
giving proper funds to companies. This will help in achieving objectives of interactive
planning in appropriate way (Jordan and Vogt, 2017).
 Interactive planning does not harm environment by over extraction of resources.
Heritage culture and historical places of Qatar help in capturing eyes of visitors from
several nations in high manner. Respective nation hosts approx 80 sports events per year in those
days several game lovers from different nation visit Qatar. Along with this, the same country also
hosts approximately 150 business conferences on the basis of annual. Thus, interactive planning
provide assistance in fulfilling desires of national as well as international tourist in wide manner.
Apart from this Qatar is constructing more hotels for comfortability of visitors within sports activity
or for business meetings.
2.3 Different methods available to measure tourist impact
There are several methods utilise for measure the influence of tourist within Qatar.
Explanation of these are as follows :-
 Environmental measure- Huge investment is made by the government of Qatar for
saving environmental factors and natural resources through over extractions.
Environmental measure is an effective tool that assist in decreasing hazards of depletion
of non-renewable resources for saving them as per requirement in future (McGehee,
Knollenberg and Komorowski, 2015). Such practices result in attracting tourist for
Qatar towards its natural beauty. Economic measures- As the number of tourist increase economic condition of an
country will be developed in term of finance. Thus, for enhancing economic condition of
Qatar government have to take major steps such as protecting historical places as well as
heritage culture. Such practices will result in inviting numerous visitors within particular
nation as well as reducing unemployment ratio and providing better living standard to
population.
 Social Measure- The factors that influence tourism sector and related to the measures of
societies comes within the category of social measures. Culture and tradition of
particular society also play important role in increasing tourism because now a days
people like to learn different culture.
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TASK 3
3.1 Introduction of the concept of sustainability in tourism development
Sustainable tourism development is the process of managing practices and developing
which are involved for improving conditions of natural beauty and heritages of particular places.
In simple term, sustainability in tourism development meet requirement of current tourists as
well as host regions through protecting and increasing opportunity for future (Mose, 2016). It is
anticipated as leading to manage all the resources in such manner needs such as social, economic
and aesthetic can be fulfilled along with maintaining necessary ecological procedures, cultural
integrity, life support system and biological diversity. Apart from this, international tourism
development also use several methods for attracting people to visit various nations. This will
result in reducing unemployment and poverty at worldwide level.
3.2 Factors that may prevent hinder sustainable tourism development
Qatar have several heritage destinations as well as several other places also for which
tourist come from different nations to visit and gain different experiences. Visitors are from
several nations so for them cost is a primary factor that hinders tourism development. That are
not affordable by everyone it includes tickets, hotel booking, transportation and so on. So that,
visiting Qatar is not easy for every type of people. Along with this, crime rate and violence is
increasing day by day which is another barrier in sustainable tourism development (Ozturk,
2016). In this government of Qatar taken major step for protecting visitors from crimes and
making trip at affordable cost.
3.3 Different stages in planning for sustainability
There are several stages of involvement in planning of sustainable tourism development.
Explanation of these are as follows :-
Stage 1: It is initial stage of planning process in which short and long term plans are
designed. This is conducted by companies of the tourism sector and planning is based on their
objectives.
Stage 2: Under this step, a company will identify stakeholders who make investment
within the tourism industry. It is necessary to gain an sufficient amount of funds because finance
is the source which assist in development of entire sector.
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Stage 3: It is the crucial step in that, those places will be determined that require to be
developed. Such as heritage and natural beauty because they are the centre attraction point for
tourist.
Stage 4: In this stage plans will be design by organisation which is enrolled in identification
of threats as well as issues within present environment which affect their performance directly or
indirectly (Postma, Cavagnaro and Spruyt, 2017).
Stage 5: In this important stage, company is now able to find issues which arise in
development as well as design strategies for resolving them in unique manner.
Stage 6: In the last stage of sustainable development, initiates are taken for applying polices
and strategies in appropriate manner so that problems can be solved.
TASK 4
4.1 Methods of resolving a conflict of interests to ensure the future well-being of a developing
tourism destination
The Tourism sector have both private and public organisations which are running with
the motive of profit maximisation. By bringing innovative ideas they assist in developing
sustainable tourism development. In respective sector several issues are faced which not only
impact the operations of companies but also harm environment. Thus, there is a requirement of
taking proper decisions for identifying these issues and resolving in appropriate manner. In
relation of Qatar, the Government have to take major steps which result in reducing conflicts and
promote sustainable tourism. There are some methods that can be adopted for future
development given below :- Mediation: It is a method to utilise for resolving issues that act as barriers for
development of tourism sector. In the procedure, middle path has been derived for
decision making that can provide several kind of advantages for public and private sector.
Legal bodies of Qatar have to encourage local bodies as well as motivate them through
providing job opportunities as accountant, guide, secretary etc.
 Negotiation: It is one more suitable method which utilise by industries working under
hotel sector and wildlife for their development. This type of negotiation, government,
public and private sectors co-operate with each other as well as discuss on how to solve
problem within the tourism sector. In this conference meeting parties of all sectors
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represent their plans in front of President who will further determines effectiveness of
whole concept and proceed the same.
4.2 Implications of balancing supply and demand
Demand is the term which defines the number of product and services needed by specific
group in developing tourism sector. Whereas, supply is related to the offering within market
area. It is important to have a balance within the supply and demand of a specific product or
services. Thus, it is important for an industry to determine demand of customers in effective
manner before supplying product or services within market (Qureshi And et.al., 2017). By
managing demand and supply in appropriate manner it become easy to fulfil customers needs
and wants as well as there will be no chances extra production. In addition of this, natural or
environmental resources are limited so it is important to utilise them according to the
requirement instant of over utilisation. Thus, government as well as other legal bodies are
required to determine problems and conflicts that arise within each other. Because it will assist in
fulfilling demand and supply of every visitor in a appropriate manner and will satisfying their
requirement while travelling.
4.3 The moral and ethical issues of enclave tourism
Enclave tourism is the process by that tourist several type of services while staying at one
place in effective manner. In this activity services are provided to visitors as per their
requirement in appropriate manner which result in generating high amount of revenue. In
context of this, government bodies of Qatar offer attractive tourism packages to tourist which
assist in enhancing customer satisfaction level and giving them unforgettable moment while
visiting Qatar. There are some moral and ethical issues related to enclave tourism explained
below:
 By enclave tourism there is negative impact on sustainable tourism development by
reducing employment rate. Because it provide combine packages which include
everything in single. Thus, it takes job of local people working in tourism sector.
 Ethical issues are also generates within enclave tourism because sometimes tour
operators are not able to fulfil customers demand as per their requirement or expectations.
After charging high amount of prices. Thus, it creates negative impact on tourism sector.
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TASK 5
5.1. Current issues associated with tourism development in a developing country
There are several issues associated tourism development in a developing nation and its
emerging destination. In context with Qatar, it can be explained in following manner:-
Issues and impact Developing nation Emerging destination Qatar
Environmental impact Activities related to tourism
development create land
erosion and water pollution.
This would impact on
ecosystem negatively (Raza
and et.al., 2017). Therefore,
government of developing
countries make various efforts
in order to reduce such effects
of tourism.
Emerging destinations are less
aware about sustainability and
contribute less efforts for
reducing negative impact of
tourism activity on
environment. This leads to
create less attractive such
places.
Socio-cultural impact Rise in terrorism and violence
impact on tourism
development negatively. But
due to intervention of
government and ensure safety
of tourism, tourists are
attracted to visit such places.
Rise in violence impact on
emerging destinations also.
Therefore, less safety also
reduces the tourism
development in such places.
Economic impact High accommodation and
effective infrastructure help in
attracting tourists.
Low level of infrastructure and
less facilities in emerging
destinations also consider as
issue for increasing tourism.
5.2 Recommendations, the future development of tourism
In order to develop tourism more and attracts a number of tourists, it is essential for
government to run a number of policies for- developing better road infrastructure, good transport
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