Qatar’s tourism sector saw unprecedented growth

Qatar’s tourism sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the Qatar Stopover programme attracting more than 10,500 visitors in January alone—a 165% year-on-year increase compared to 2023.

According to Discover Qatar, the surge reflects the nation’s rising prominence as a global tourism destination, fueled by strategic airline partnerships and growing demand for short-stay experiences. Since the program’s relaunch in August 2021, it has significantly boosted hotel bookings, with more than 100,000 hotel nights reserved—double the previous year’s figures.

The success of the initiative is largely credited to Qatar Airways Holidays, which has been responsible for over a third of bookings….