Qatar confirms position as the Top Tourist Destination

Doha Qatar

In recent years, Qatar has solidified its status as a premier tourist destination, according to statements by Qatar Tourism Chairman, H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, during a press conference at the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition.

Emphasizing the nation's commitment to fortifying tourism assets, ensuring service excellence, introducing new services, and creating unique visitor experiences, Al Kharji highlighted the progress made in positioning Qatar as a preferred destination for families.

The 3rd National Development Strategy for 2024-2030 recognizes the tourism sector's significance in economic diversification, aiming to contribute to sustainable economic growth. The strategy focuses on boosting business event tourism, developing meeting and exhibition activities, and capitalizing on Qatar's enhanced infrastructure.

Al Kharji outlined initiatives in the strategy to support tourism policies, enhance sector attractiveness and competitiveness, and maximize benefits from Qatar Airways' connectivity.

Looking ahead, Al Kharji expressed confidence in Qatar's ability to achieve its strategic goal of welcoming six million visitors by 2030, noting that over four million visitors were received in 2023. He highlighted the need for overcoming obstacles and fostering partnerships within the tourism sector to reach this target.

Qatar Tourism's Chief of Marketing and Promotion Officer, Engr. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, reiterated the commitment to position Qatar as a leading global destination. Plans include elevating the contribution of tourism to GDP to 12% by 2030 and doubling employment in the sector.

Al Mawlawi discussed Qatar's tourism landscape, emphasizing its appeal as a year-round destination and the curation of over 80 world-class events in 2024, ranging from art displays to hosting technology conferences.

In anticipation of a transformative year, Qatar aims to attract global visitors through cultural events, sporting championships, summits, e-mobility panels, and more, solidifying its reputation as a year-round destination.

Source: The Peninsula