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Visit Qatar, in partnership with UEFA, is excited to announce its activations in Berlin and Munich, Germany, during the UEFA European Football Championship 2024. The partnership aims to showcase Qatar’s cultural and luxury offerings to a global audience.

Visit Qatar’s activations, called “The Doha Club,” will be featured in the official Fan Zones in both cities, offering a unique Qatari experience through local delights, entertainment, and cultural activities.

The partnership also includes a campaign promoting Qatar’s “Stopover in Qatar” initiative, highlighting the country’s key landmarks and attractions for travelers with limited time. Visit Qatar is also the Presenting Partner of EURO 2024 Fantasy Football, giving participants a chance to win prizes and tickets to matches.

Qatar’s commitment to sports tourism is evident in its hosting of major events such as the FIFA World Cup 2022TM and its preparation for upcoming tournaments like the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup and the 2030 Asian Games.

Qatar has emerged as a state-of-the-art Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibition (MICE) destination, with 128 venues offering a combined exhibition capacity of 70,000. The Global Exhibitions Day (GED) was celebrated in the Middle East for the first time, with Qatar Tourism (QT) as a Diamond Sponsor. The event highlighted Qatar’s commitment to the MICE industry, which is a key driver of tourism growth in the country.

Qatar Tourism showcased its latest attractions and investment opportunities at ITB China 2024, held in Shanghai from May 27th to 29th. The event attracted top professionals from the global travel market, providing a platform for Qatar to enhance its presence and encourage tourism and investment. Qatar Tourism led a delegation of 16 partners from the hospitality and travel sectors, highlighting the country’s commitment to enhancing visitor experiences and attracting investors.

In an effort to stimulate the tourism sector, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Qatar Tourism have launched a joint initiative to simplify and streamline licensing procedures for tourism-related businesses. This initiative aims to enhance the nation’s hospitality and tourism industries by providing streamlined and efficient licensing processes, including seasonal and festival discounts, promotional offers, and special deals. The primary focus of this initiative is to simplify and expedite Qualitative Licensing Services, addressing challenges faced by establishments seeking promotional and price reduction licenses, as well as festival, event, and exhibition licensing procedures.

Qatar will host the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission conference, solidifying its position as a global cultural and economic hub. The announcement was made at the ongoing 50th session in Muscat, Oman, where Qatar’s delegation, led by HE Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, discussed collaborations with UNWTO Secretary-General HE Zurab Pololikashvili. The conference will emphasize the tourism sector’s role in economic growth and international cooperation. Qatar’s hosting of the event showcases its commitment to excellence in tourism services and its attractive investment climate for both domestic and international investors.

Qatar Tourism will host the 51st meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for the Middle East, scheduled to be held in Doha. This announcement was made during the ongoing 50th meeting in Muscat, Oman, which emphasizes the country’s role as a regional and global hub for cultural, economic, and political exchange. The 50th meeting focused on fostering cooperation and integration in the tourism sector among participating countries within the Arab and regional levels. Key topics discussed included the implementation of a unified tourist visa for the GCC countries, tourism investments, funding methods, and Qatar’s commitment to service excellence in the tourism industry.

The fourth edition of the Qatar Tourism Economic Forum, themed ‘A World Remade: Navigating the Year of Uncertainty,’ explored the prospects for tourism in the Gulf region. The forum highlighted the significant role of the FIFA World Cup 2022TM in boosting tourism in the region, showcasing Arabian culture and Gulf heritage, and attracting more visitors. In 2023, Qatar experienced a 58.4% increase in visitor numbers, attracting over 4 million people, and has already surpassed 2 million visitors in the first four months of 2024. The forum also emphasized the tourism sector’s resilience in adapting to economic and geopolitical changes and its ability to recover from crises, such as the Covid-19 pandemic. Collaborative efforts among Gulf countries were discussed, including the unified GCC Tourist Visa and the ‘Double Discovery’ campaign with Saudi Arabia. The event also showcased Qatar’s commitment to sustainable tourism, with initiatives for wildlife and ecosystem conservation.

Regency Holidays, Qatar’s leading destination management company, showcased a range of luxury travel products at the Arabian Travel Mart 2024. Held in Dubai, ATM 2024 witnessed a 15% increase in visitors, providing the company an opportunity to connect with tech-driven tour operators from around the world. Through an eye-catching stall, Regency Holidays highlighted its comprehensive collection of services, including luxury hotel and resort partnerships, excursions, cultural attractions, shopping tours, and premium transport. The company’s innovative approach and immersive experiences attracted numerous visitors, generating potential conversions and insights into emerging travel trends. Regency Holidays expressed confidence in the success of its tailored travel products based on extensive networking and industry discussions at the event.

Regency Holidays, a renowned destination management company in Qatar, made a mark at the recently concluded Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) 2024. The event, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, witnessed a 15% surge in attendance compared to the previous year, providing the perfect platform for Regency Holidays to connect with a global network of tech-savvy tour operators. Over the four-day event, Regency Holidays showcased its comprehensive suite of luxury travel services available in Qatar, including partnerships with top-tier luxury hotels and resorts, captivating excursions, and exclusive ground transportation options.

Qatar’s tourism industry is experiencing a boom after hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2022, attracting a record number of visitors. To sustain this growth, Qatar plans to liberalize its hospitality sector and host numerous conferences and exhibitions to attract diverse tourists. The country aims to reach 6 million international visitors annually by 2030, contributing 12% to its GDP and solidifying its position as a global tourist destination.