UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF H.E. SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN ABDULRAHMAN BIN JASSIM AL THANI, THE PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Destined to become an established platform for travel and tourism, Qatar Travel Mart brings the world's top destinations together to share the latest trends in Sports, MICE, Business, Cultural, Leisure, Luxury, Medical and Halal Tourism. Qatar Travel Mart aims to position Qatar as the gateway to the Arabian Gulf: a central travel and tourism hub and stimulate Qatar's growing tourism industry – enabling international buyers and visitors to discover what Qatar has to offer and consider it part of their travel plan, bringing together entities, such as DMCs, Hotels, Tour and Cruises Operators, Travel Agencies, Travel Technology Companies, Associations Tourism Boards and more.
As the country hopes to abandon its dependence on oil and gas and increase the number of visitors to 7 million by 2030, Qatar is developing other parallel strategies, such as providing easier entry for citizens of other countries, which has made it the eighth most open country in the world in terms of visas, and first in the Middle East, according to the most recent update by the World Tourism Organization (WTO).
Travel & Tourism industry of Qatar directly impacts its economy, employment and exports, Qatar Travel Mart 2023 will further strengthen the competitiveness of tourism industry by bringing together the inbound and outbound tourism together by providing a market place for mutual relationship among tourism businesses at home and abroad to promote their tourism resources and cultures.
Following the hosting of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar has witnessed a notable increase in tourism, attributed to the introduction of new festivals, attractions, and improved diplomatic relations in the Gulf region. The nation's tourism sector has experienced a remarkable surge since hosting the World Cup in late 2022. Doha is actively working to organize additional international sports events, including the 2023 Asia Cup, set to host 24 football teams with Qatar as the defending champion, and the Grand Prix, a Formula One extravaganza that debuted in 2021 and is now considered one of the Gulf's most advanced racing circuits.
Cruise tourism is a crucial contributor to the growth and development of Qatar’s tourism industry as it will have an immediate impact on visitor arrivals and tourism spending. The increase in visitor numbers is also attributed to a heightened focus on Qatar's cruise tourism. The country's newly renovated Doha Cruise Ship Port is strategically located in the heart of Doha, allowing visitors to maximize their experience during their short stay in the city. Official sources project a staggering 347% increase in the number of foreign arrivals in Qatar in 2023 compared to 2022.
Qatar is focused on enhancing the tourists’ experience, with world-class MICE facilities and five-star hotels. The country has been steadily developing its tourism infrastructure, with an emphasis on superior hotels, convention centers, stadiums, museums, cultural events, and family entertainment centers, among others. Upcoming large- and small-scale events.
In the past five years, Qatar Tourism has opened representative offices in China, India, the Asia-Pacific region, and Russia. These offices act as brand ambassadors worldwide, promoting Qatar as a top tourist destination
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