Qatar on track to attract six million visitors annually, says Al Mawlawi
Ever since the end of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the country has been a favourite tourist destination for travellers from around the world. With the flow of visitors consistently increasing, Qatar is now on track to achieve an ambitious target — six million annual visitors by 2030.
“Qatar is making steady progress in the tourism sector and in promoting itself as a unique tourist destination. After the World Cup, in 2023, the number of visitors crossed four million, which was a huge leap. During the first eight months of this year, we’ve seen around three and a half million visitors visiting the country,” Visit Qatar CEO Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi was quoted as saying during a program on Qatar TV.
Around 2.4m fans traveled to Qatar for the football extravaganza in 2022.
Al Mawlawi said the country would host many new activities and events over the next four months, which could attract thousands of visitors.
“Compared to last year, we’re expected to comfortably exceed the number of visitors in 2024. We’re likely to meet the target of attracting six million annual visitors within a few years,” Al Mawlawi said.
The top official, who said Qatar boasted of tourist attractions for all kinds of travelers, said the country had worked hard to boost the tourism sector by establishing solid infrastructure.
“The Hamad International Airport (HIA) is one of the world’s best. Qatar Airways connects Doha to over 170 cities around the world,” said Al Mawlawi.
The official said Qatar always recognised the importance of the tourism industry. The recent unveiling of the Third National Development Strategy for 2024-2030 stands as a testament to this commitment. Among its key focus areas, the strategy highlights tourism sector as a pivotal component in the country’s economic diversification efforts.
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