Qatar Tourism

According to Qatar Tourism, international arrivals to Qatar in January and February reached a record-breaking figure of 730,000 visitors, marking an increase of 347% from the previous year. The tourism industry in Qatar continues to maintain momentum from last year's global tournament, establishing Qatar as a leading tourist destination. The start of the year will have also seen visitors arriving to the peninsula to enjoy the line-up of festivities offered as part of Qatar Tourism’s "Feel Winter in Qatar” campaign, including performances by celebrated regional and international artists, the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition and other family-friendly events. Qatar Tourism’s...

Msheireb Downtown Doha, the sustainable and smart city district in Qatar, is partnering with leading Qatari national organisations to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan. The partnership aims to offer unique lifestyle experiences that reflect the values of the Holy Month, such as cultural events, charity drives, and community gatherings. Qatar Tourism has come on board as the "Official Partner” of Msheireb Downtown Doha’s Ramadan campaign, indicating its focus on enhancing the tourism sector. Meanwhile, Ooredoo, the leading telecommunications provider in Qatar, is the “Exclusive Telecom Partner” of the celebrations and will sponsor a range of activities being held in...

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has highlighted the role of tourism in driving sustainable development at the United Nations Conference on Least Developed Countries in Doha. With the sector accounting for between 7-10% of overall exports and links to multiple other industries, tourism is valuable as a national contributor and support to entrepreneurs, as demonstrated by the graduation of Small Island Developing States such as Cabo Verde, Maldives, Samoa and Vanuatu. Key issues at the conference included climate action, innovation, financing mechanisms, youth empowerment, education, digitalisation and capacity building. The role of partnerships, including the announcement of the...

Doha Festival City in Qatar has announced its annual Homeware Festival, which will take place from March 1 to 18, as part of Qatar Tourism's "Shop Qatar" retail celebration. The mall will host an exhibition featuring 14 homeware brands and provide exclusive offers and showcase the latest interior design trends. Visitors to the festival will also be eligible to win weekly prizes and the grand prize by spending a minimum of QR200 ($55) at participating shops. As part of the festival, an AI activation will enable visitors to visualise their dream space by heading to the AI booth and using...

The Minister of Tourism of the Cayman Islands, Kenneth Bryan, is set to attend the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Florida from March 27 to 30. The conference, which has the theme of "Forward Momentum," will focus on the future of cruising and how this will impact short-term and long-term innovations and business plans. Discussion topics include marketing destination, the reinvention of shore experiences, and how new environmental regulations and objectives could influence itinerary decisions and selection of ports. Minister Bryan will participate in the panel discussion "Marketing your Destination – How to Differentiate". He will be joined by representatives...

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Qatar offers a unique blend of traditional and modern culture, making it a desirable tourist destination for those seeking adventure, luxury, history, and gastronomy. Doha Quest is a 32,000 square meter indoor theme park offering more than 30 rides and attractions suitable for all ages, including the world's tallest indoor roller coaster and drop tower. Printemps Doha is the largest luxurious department store in the Middle East, featuring famous brands such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Valentino. The Qatar International Food Festival is the country's longest-running food and beverage festival, attracting more than 7,000 visitors a day and offering an...

The Geneva International Motor Show has announced plans to expand its brand and launch a new show in Doha, Qatar, in order to cater to the Middle East's growing luxury vehicle market. Called GIMS Qatar 2023, the show will take place in October 2023, and is set to feature high-end and exotic brands, as well as mainstream exhibitors like Toyota. GIMS CEO Sandro Mesquita envisions the show as more of a festival to highlight the region's car culture, with activities across the city, including test drives and drives on the Lusail International Circuit. The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center will...

Qatar is aiming for a tourism and cultural boom following the success of hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to Qatar Museums’ Sheikha Reem Al-Thani. The country aims to attract six million visitors annually and increase the contribution of the tourism sector to its GDP from 7% to 12% by 2030, with the Qatar National Vision 2030 strategy underpinning the growth. Doha was recently named Arab Tourism Capital 2023 and Qatar Creates, a government-backed cultural initiative, combines film, fashion, hospitality, performing arts and exhibitions. Multiple art installations, new museums and cultural showcases, including the Qatar Auto Museum and the...