Qatar Tourism has unveiled new tourism projects and luxury offerings in the country at the ILTM Cannes 2021.
In an official statement, Qatar Tourism said: As part of the ‘Qatar Tourism Strategy 2030’, the country has added a variety of exciting experiences, including a wave of new luxury hotels, theme parks, shops, and major leisure projects that have recently opened or are set to open in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Over 100 new hotels and serviced apartments are currently under construction including a Raffles Hotel and Fairmont Hotel and Resort at Katara Towers, Rosewood Doha and the St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, adding to its existing 80 five and four-star hotels.
A Palace Vendome is also in the works; a shopping mall boasting 580 retail outlets, two five-star hotels and entertainment zones, and a West Bay North Beach project with six beaches, restaurants and outdoor activities.
Not forgetting Qetaifan Island North, the first entertainment island in Qatar with five-star hotels and resorts, beach clubs and water parks.
Qatar is aiming to raise its tourism sector GBP by 12% by 2030, grow and improve assets and attractions, enhance the end-to-end customer experience, invest in Service Excellence and target point-to-point (P2P) and stopover visitors.
Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: “We are continuing to expand our tourism offering and are excited to introduce guests to the best of Qatari hospitality. In 2019, we saw over two million visitors to Qatar and we hope to see similar growth trends now that we are welcoming visitors back to the country again.
“We are now less than one year until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, so now is the perfect time to visit Qatar. Qatar is an accessible introduction to the Middle East, blending cosmopolitan modernity and beautiful landscapes with Arabic traditions, cuisines, and cultures.
“We have a rich cultural heritage, luxury five-star hotels and resorts, incredible outdoor activities, beaches and museums and cultural landmarks that are waiting to be discovered.”
For more information, please visit VisitQatar.qa
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