After the conclusion of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, there has been a growing interest among visitors to explore Qatar’s cultural attractions and modern infrastructure, according to travel industry officials. Qatar’s tourism sector is set to experience a positive outlook in 2023 as the Qatar Tourism Authority continues its efforts to offer a diverse range of activities and events, catering to both local residents and inbound tourists.
Lourdes Dolor, Marketing Manager at Darwish Travel Company, expressed pride in collaborating with Qatar Tourism to promote local events and provide inbound tourism activities and staycation packages for clients and Qatar residents, particularly during the upcoming Eid holidays. These offerings include various activities like dhow boat cruising, sand dune bashing, and attraction tickets, with prices starting at QR150. Additionally, staycation packages for families begin at QR550.
Qatar has ambitious plans to attract a significant number of visitors in the years to come.
In 2023, Qatar has witnessed significant growth in tourism-related activities, positioning itself as one of the most sought-after leisure destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2022 has raised Qatar’s global profile and attracted tourists eager to discover its cultural heritage, natural attractions, and modern infrastructure, as highlighted by Ahmed Atta, Sales and Marketing Manager at Victoria Travels.
The expected surge in tourist numbers is anticipated to contribute substantially to the growth and success of Qatar’s tourism industry. This influx will also bring forth new hotels, amusement parks, and other tourist conveniences, further bolstering the country’s economic prosperity. Recent achievements, such as Doha being ranked among the top ten safest tourism destinations and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 receiving the best tourism sports festival award from the Arab Union for Tourist Media, have further added to Qatar’s positive outlook.
Qatar has ambitious plans to attract a significant number of visitors in the years to come. During the FIFA World Cup 2022, the country already welcomed over two million tourists in November and December alone. Looking ahead, Berthold Trenkel, Chief Operating Officer at Qatar Tourism, shared during the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries held in Qatar that the country aims to welcome six million visitors annually by 2030. This optimistic projection reflects Qatar’s determination to continue its growth as a prominent tourism destination.
