| Summary: | This research aims in examining strength and weaknesses of
developing sustainability tourism in Dhofar; the southern region of
Sultanate of Oman. Part one offers the groundwork for the thesis and
dissertation; find a research problems and gaps; construct theoretical
framework base for the analysis; provide brief description of
methodology used and chapter organization. Part two section conducts
a comprehensive critique of the literature that conceptualised
sustainability foundation and tourism impacts on environment and
culture. It also investigates the need for sustainability planning and
community participation. The next part starts focusing on the area of
study and detailing the methodology scope, design, sampling, and
limitations. Part four follows the process of implementing the research
plan, presenting, summarizing, and discussing the results; and
preparing the dissertation for discussion and implications. Part five
produces critical discussion of the findings and links it to the literature
review and theoretical framework assigned. The dissertation ends by
offering short / long-term recommendations and further studies
suggestion.
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