Qatar offers enhanced overall tourism experience

Qatar offers enhanced overall tourism experience

Qatar’s strategy on prioritising visitors in the development of new tourism programmes and initiatives has enhanced the overall tourism experience, a reason for the sector to see unprecedented growth, an industry expert has said.

“One of the most noticeable impacts has been the surge in hotel bookings, leading to higher occupancy rates and increased revenue for the hospitality sector,” Outing Qatar founder and managing director Mosaad Moustafa Eleiwa told

Gulf Times

. “Car rentals, yacht charters, and safari experiences have also witnessed a significant rise in demand, further stimulating economic activity.”

Events such as Expo 2023 Doha, the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix, the Geneva International Motor Show Qatar, and a series of international concerts have collectively contributed to the flourishing of Qatar's tourism industry, he said.

Eleiwa said that these events have attracted a diverse global audience, including motorsport enthusiasts, business professionals, music and art lovers, and international delegates.

The monumental FIFA World Cup held in 2022, he pointed out, catalysed substantial investments in infrastructure, including the construction of state-of-the-art stadiums, an extensive transportation network demonstrated by the Doha Metro, as well as modernised airport facilities.

According to Eleiwa, these developments have significantly bolstered Qatar's ability to host large-scale international events and provide a more comfortable