Tourism case study

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Dubai

Background facts:

one of the seven emirates of the UAE

Arabian Peninsula, southern shore of Persian Gulf

sub-tropical climate

irregular, infrequent rainfall

tourism accounts for 30% of its GDP

Benefits of tourism for Dubai:

30% of GDP(1998 - 2 mln tourists, 2014 - 5 mln, 10% annual growth

hotel and apartment revenue of US$ 4 billion

helped develop the city (from desert to tourist destination)

Disadvantages of tourism in Dubai:

pollution from transport (cars, taxis, etc.)

cheap oil to desalinate water for gardens in hotels (pollution)

air conditioning (energy use)

tentions (locals - tourists), loss of culture

overcrowding

The future of Dubai:

tourism industry annual growth 10%

increased tourism

less reliant on tourism

sustainable tourism development

new laws for environment protection

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Sustainable tourism

Basic info:

Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa

Dubai, UAE

Dubai Desert

How sustainable:

resort protects one of the biggest water reservoirs in the UAE

glass, plastic, cans and paper is recycled

kitchen oils and organic wastes carefully disposed of