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Local residents can object to planning - this is because it may affect the way of living. For example, it an area starts to bring in loads of tourists on an fishing island, fishing may be disrupted. Which will obviously affect the way of living.

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2) Unique attraction so will begin to be recognised worldwide and more people will want to visit. This will lead to a development of tourism as visitor numbers will increase as the facilities develop and become more advertised.

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Debate about whether the development of these islands are good for the local area or not.

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the palm island development could create conflicts with local people as the increase in amount of tourists could cause disruption to the locals every day life.- through traffic and increase in living costs.

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Palm Island could create conflicts with voluntary organisations who want to protect sea life in the area or with other companies who wish to develop on the area too!

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http://www.academia.edu/7409287/MEGA_PROJECT-_Jumeirah_Palm_Island

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BXGh0EYJtE

http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/palm-jumeirah-world-s-must-see-wonders-2015-02-06-1.579674

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1) What other conflicts could development companies face?

2) How will tourism be developed in Dubai due to the Palm Island Development Project?

3) How much planning went into the Palm Island Project / what factors did they need to consider?

Liam - consider the thoughts of local residents, environmentalists, local government, positives and negatives.

4) What conflicts could Palm Island Development create?

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Case Study - Palm Island Development Project Dubai

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Case Study - Palm Island Development Project Dubai

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The development is a mixture of offshore residential, retail and resort development. It is created on artificial islands off the Dubai coastline and the three palm islands alone will increase Dubai’s shoreline by a total of 520 km.

Development Company

Nakheel a Dubai development company

Aim of Development

- meet demand of tourism and attract more tourists

- want to develop tourism in Dubai to help support the economy. They are worried soon they will run out of oil reserves which is what is currently supporting their economy.

Role they play in developing tourism

- The islands will not only be an attraction but will have hotels and tourist attractions built on the islands.

- Will provide new facilities and attractions for tourists.

- Will help the country provide for a larger number of tourists.

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Some conflicts that may arise with this organisation

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Some conflicts that may arise with this organisation

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Local Residents

May not want their town/city to be developed into a tourist destination.

Environmental Groups

Environmental groups may be against tourism development as they feel that the development will cause a negative impact on the surrounding area e.g. disrupt wildlife and destroy habitats.

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Other sectors they work with (and how they work with them)

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Other sectors they work with (and how they work with them)

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Work closely with public and private sector companies to plan new developments. Working with these different groups helps to try and minimise conflicts as development companies try to take into account different views about proposed development.

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The role they play in developing tourism

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The role they play in developing tourism

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Development companies are often responsible for the infrastructure in an area e.g. new airport, as well as helping to create hotels and resorts. This means that they help to develop tourism through helping to make, improve or develop a destination to attract visitors.

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- people/businesses may ask development companies to develop something for them e.g. a hotel. This will be paid for by the people/business themselves

- Development companies may develop a building and then sell it to make money

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- to make a profit

- to develop tourism within an area
e.g. through building infrastructure