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Disney The Magic Box Premieres in Doha in April 2025
13.02.2025 Qatar DohaEvents

Disney The Magic Box highly anticipated premiere at the prestigious Al Mayassa Theatre from April 3rd to April 12th, 2025, as part of its global tour. These musical promises to captivate audiences with over 75 of Disney’s most beloved songs, brought to life through breathtaking choreography, puppetry, and stunning visual effects.


Presented by Fever, the leading global live entertainment

Qatar Tourism welcomes over 190,000 cruise passengers by mid-season
06.02.2025 Qatar DohaCruises

By January 20th, 2025, Qatar welcomed over 53 cruise ships, bringing an impressive 191,944 cruise passengers to Qatar’s shores. This includes 20,951 turnaround passengers who have used Doha as a starting point for their cruise journeys.


To date, visitors from Germany lead arrival figures with (30.2%), followed by Russia at (10.8%) and Italy at (9.2%). The top 10 nationalities collectively

Key events this week: Ras Abrouq activation extended until February 15, and Sealine Season to feature Adani Show
17.01.2025 Qatar DohaEvents

Ras Abrouk has become one of the most visited destinations this winter season, attracting 38,000 visitors since its opening. Reflecting huge demand, Ras Abrouk has been extended until 15 February, allowing more residents and visitors to enjoy its exceptional offerings.


Ras Abrouk continues to enchant guests with hot air balloon rides, archery , camel parades, children's workshops and exciting

Tourism triumph: Qatar reaches five million visitors in 2024

Qatar Tourism is proud to announce a historic achievement as the country surpasses five million visitors in 2024. This milestone marks a remarkable 25% increase in international arrivals compared to 2023, strengthening Qatar's position as a leading global tourism destination.


His Excellency Mr. Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism : “Exceeding five million visitors is a significant

The Doha Jewelry and Watch Fair resumes from January 30 to February 5, 2025
13.12.2024 Qatar DohaEvents

The Doha Jewelery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) will be held from January 30 to February 5, 2025 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. Celebrating its 21st edition, the event will continue to showcase international brands alongside emerging Qatari designers, offering a platform to showcase experience and excellence in the industry.


As one of the largest B2B and B2C exhibitions

Celestyal Journey makes grand debut at Doha Port

Qatar Tourism and Mwani Qatar took part in the welcoming ceremony in honor of the arrival of the cruise ship "Celestyal Journey "on Saturday, November 30. Celestyal Journey arrived on the shores of Qatar on November 28 as part of its maiden Gulf tour. The event is a key event for Qatar's 2024/25 cruise season, during which 95 cruise calls are scheduled, including 33 return calls, 11 port arrivals

Qatar to open flights to Toronto

Qatar Airways will launch three direct flights per week to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) from Doha starting December 11.


Operated by Boeing 777-300ER, equipped with 42 Qsuite business class seats and 312 economy class seats, the new service from Toronto improves connectivity to Canada.


The flight will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flight QR767 will

By the end of October 2024, Qatar received 4 million visitors

Qatar Tourism says visitor numbers reached a new high of 4 million by the end of October 2024, matching the total number of visitors in 2023. This year-to-date total represents a 26% increase in the number of foreign visitors compared to the same period in 2023.


This is a positive sign that Qatar will achieve even greater numbers by the end of 2024. especially with the start of the winter

The 2024/2025 cruise season in Qatar has started with the arrival of the Resorts World One cruise ship

Qatar Tourism opened the 2024/2025 cruise season with the arrival of the cruise ship Resorts World One. This season will be Qatar's largest yet, with 95 cruise calls, including 33 return calls, 11 homeport calls and 4 maiden calls.


Resorts World One marks the first maiden call of the season. It is expected to make 23 scheduled visits with a total of approximately 72,000 visitors.


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Visit Qatar's latest campaign invites GCC travelers to discover winter in Qatar

Visit Qatar has launched a new campaign called قطر، على هواك (Qatar According to Your Heart's Desire) to inspire travelers from across the GCC to explore Qatar's unique winter offerings. Building on a record-breaking tourism season, the campaign aims to elevate Qatar's position as a leading family winter holiday destination, offering a host of must-see attractions and activities to suit all interests

In November, Qatar offers an exciting mix of cultural, artistic and sporting events
04.11.2024 Qatar DohaEvents

Qatar Calendar, a guide to everything happening in the country, offers a convenient way to stay up to date with the most exciting events. With art exhibitions, theater performances and exciting sporting events, November promises a variety of experiences to suit all tastes.


Commenting on the November calendar, Sheikha Noor Abdullah Al Thani, Head of Tourism Events and Festivals at Qatar

Qatar Tourism updates rules for maritime tourism transport

In line with international best practice, Qatar Tourism has issued new classification guidelines for owners and operators of marine tourism vehicles and has outlined the technical requirements and specifications required to operate these vessels. These updates are in accordance with the Tourism Regulation Law No. (20) of 2018.


Category (A) vessels that do not meet the classification standards

Qatar Airways launches Starlink WiFi
30.10.2024 Qatar DohaAvia

Qatar Airways launched the world's first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft on October 22, flying from Doha to London.


The airline is the first carrier in the Middle East and North Africa region to offer passengers ultra-fast Starlink internet with low latency. Starlink is free for all passengers and operates gate to gate.


The airline will exceed its initial goal of three

Visit Qatar's latest campaign invites Stopover passengers to discover 'What a day matters'

Visit Qatar has unveiled a new version of its stopover campaign, 'What a Day Makes a Difference', which encourages visitors to turn one holiday into two with a stopover in Qatar, showcasing the country's diverse experiences that can be enjoyed in just 24 hours. The goal of this campaign is to strengthen Qatar's position as a leading stopover destination, highlight all the things that make a stay

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,

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