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Qatar Tourism Awards opens public voting for the Tourism Influencer of the Year award

The Qatar Tourism Awards, which will take place later this year, return for the second time. Developed in collaboration with UN Tourism, the Qatar Tourism Awards aims to recognize and recognize the outstanding contributions of businesses in delivering outstanding and unique tourism experiences in Qatar.


The Qatar Tourism Awards aims to shed light on the factors that contribute to shaping

Qatar Toy Festival breaks records as more than 100,000 visitors attend landmark second edition
20.08.2024 Qatar DohaEvents

The second edition of Visit Qatar's Qatar Toy Festival concluded on 14 August 2024 after 31 days of fun for the whole family. This year the festival set a new attendance record with 100,000 visitors, which is 33.3% more than the first time last year.


Organized in collaboration with Spacetoon TV, the festival included 10 themed zones and a daily lineup of live performances, competitions

Qatar Tourism and Qatar Diabetes Association are collaborating to improve the safety and accessibility of entertainment venues for children with diabetes

Qatar Tourism, in partnership with the Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), conducted a workshop for managers of amusement parks and entertainment venues to improve safety and accessibility for children with diabetes.


The main goal of the workshop is to create a safe and a child-friendly environment by raising awareness among amusement park officials and staff about childhood diabetes. The

Visit Qatar launches Visit Qatar Pass with exclusive offers for GCC visitors this summer

Qatar continues to maintain its pace of tourism growth, breaking another record by welcoming more than 2.6 million visitors in the first half of 2024, up 28% compared to the same period in 2023. Qatar's diverse calendar of events, unrivaled hospitality and easy visa procedures are among the main determining factors that contribute to the growth of the country's tourism landscape and visitor numbers.

Qatar Tourism announces judges for the second edition of Qatar Tourism Awards

Qatar Tourism has unveiled a distinguished seven-member jury panel for its second edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards. These eagerly awaited awards honour organisations and individuals known for consistently delivering exceptional tourism experiences in Qatar.


The panel’s meticulous task involves evaluating tourism businesses that excel in seven primary categories: Service Excellence,

Dior opens spa at Hamad International
20.05.2024 Qatar DohaAvia

Dior opened its first spa at Hamad International Airport in Doha in collaboration with Qatar Duty Free.< /p>

Dior Luxury Beauty Retreat is located in the airport garden. It can be accessed from the airport terminal or directly from the Qatar Airways Al Mourjan lounge.


800 sq. m. m is open 24/7 and includes eight treatment rooms. The Rose des Vents room features a rose quartz

Hamad International Airport in Doha named the best airport in the world
19.04.2024 Qatar DohaAvia

Hamad International Airport in Doha was named the best airport in world. Although Changi Airport previously held the prestigious crown, it has now slipped to second place.


The World Airport Awards 2024 took place in Germany on April 17 at the Passenger Terminal Expo in Frankfurt. In third place was South Korea's Incheon International Airport.


However, Changi Airport maintained

Doha introduces family safety lanes
13.03.2024 Qatar DohaAvia

Hamad International Airport in Doha has introduced special family security lanes for passengers traveling with small children.

Qatar International Food Festival 2024's new multimodal campaign launch is here
21.01.2024 Qatar DohaEvents

Visit Qatar plans to host the Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2024 from 7 to 17 February 2024 in its thirteenth edition at the Family Zone Doha Expo 2023 at Al Bidda Park. This year's festival preparations are bigger than ever before, with over 100 food stalls, live cooking shows from world-class chefs and masterclasses for all food enthusiasts. Original additions to QIFF 2024 include new

Qatar wins right to host Arab Council of Ministers meeting as 'Arab Tourism Capital 2023'
14.12.2023 Qatar DohaEvents

Qatar is honored to host the Arab Council of Ministers, a distinguished assembly that has recognized Qatar as the “Arab Tourism Capital of 2023”. The event, which took place on December 13 at the Sheraton Hotel, brought together prominent Arab ministers who sought to focus on key perspectives.


His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism Authority , said: “We are

Qatar Tourism launches the all-new ‘Hayyakum Qatar’ campaign

Qatar Tourism has launched a brand-new campaign featuring Qatar’s diverse attractions and event line-up that is set to make the most of Qatar’s renowned winter season.


The ‘Hayyakum Qatar’ campaign has been launched Out-of-Home and on social and digital platforms. The campaign highlights four main angles: Here’s to Your Joy, Here’s to Your Gatherings, Here’s to Your Laughter, and Here’s

Culture, sport and sustainability take center stage in Qatar's November calendar
03.11.2023 Qatar DohaEvents

The November edition of Qatar Tourism's monthly guide to the Qatar calendar features an extensive list of events focusing on arts, culture, sports and sustainable development.


Sheikha Noor Abdullah Al Thani, acting head of the organization's department tourism events and festivals Qatar Tourism, said: “Following a busy schedule of major events in October, including the opening of Expo

Qatar Tourism names the Qatar Tourism Awards jury

Qatar Tourism has announced a seven-member jury for the inaugural Qatar Tourism Awards. The highly anticipated awards recognize organizations that consistently deliver exceptional travel experiences.


The Commission is responsible for carefully reviewing travel companies that excel in three main categories: cultural experiences, smart solutions and service excellence, each highlighting

Qatar Tourism launches new Beach Expert training course as part of its host program in Qatar

Building on the remarkable success of the country's first national tourism training programme, Qatar Host, Qatar Tourism has launched a new course called Beach Expert. The course is designed to provide frontline professionals with the knowledge needed to navigate Qatar's extensive beaches, desert camps, coastal hotels and resorts, as well as frequently visited public beaches, extending beyond Doha.


The
Qatar prepares to host major automobile festival
02.10.2023 Qatar DohaEvents

Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS), is set to ignite the automotive passion of Qatar with the inaugural edition of GIMS Qatar, which will take place from October 5 to 14, 2023


Spread over 10,000 m2 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), the exhibition will feature 31 renowned automotive brands, including Toyota, Lexus, Porsche,

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