6/27/2011
The assignment due on 8 July 2011
Prepared by: Khin Su Han
Contents
3 . Introduction
3. Assessment criteria (1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)
8. Assessment criteria (2.1, 2.2 & 2.3)
13. Assessment criteria (3.1, 3.2 & 3.3)
17. Assessment criteria (4.1, 1.2 & 4.3)
21. Conclusion
21. Reference
Introduction
Any form of economic development requires to careful planning. It is not different in tourism development planning. It is a multi-sectors activity and requires carefully cooperation and coordination of public and private sectors together with the engagement of the local community.
Tourism Development Planning
Tourism provides a major economic development opportunity for many countries and a means of improving the livelihoods of its residents. Both the public and private sectors involved in tourism depend on planning to achieve tourism development that respects the local community, creates appropriate employment, maintains natural environment, and delivers a quality visitor experience. Tourism development planning includes many different forms such as economic development planning, land use planning and infrastructure planning etc. It involves different stakeholders such as governments, private investors, developers and local communities. The aim of any development is to provide benefits for at least some of the stakeholders.
Benefits of Macau Tourism Development
In 1999, Macau was established as a Special Administrative Region of China, with its sovereignty officially returned to the Chinese Central Government from the Portuguese Government. Macau SAR Government ended the monopoly system gaming operation and opened the gaming licenses to six gaming operators including foreign organisations to extend gaming related tourism in Macau. After restructuring of Macau gaming industry, Macau can yield positive results, as the existence of competition in the industry generally benefits the