CEO OF QATAR TOURISM: QATAR TO WELCOME SIX MILLION VISITORS A YEAR BY 2030

As Qatar gears up to welcome the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar Tourism has many milestones to achieve, promises to keep and dreams to realize. HN exclusively chatted with Berthold Trenkel, COO of Qatar Tourism, to learn more about the country’s preparations ahead of one of the most high-profile global sports events and to map out the growth under way and opportunities emerging on the country’s hospitality scene.

How is Qatar working toward positioning itself as a regional and a global attraction?

Our goal at Qatar Tourism is to establish the country as a world-leading destination. Qatar is one of the easiest destinations to visit. The country is constantly evolving to ensure visitors have a seamless and unforgettable trip. With a host of new hotels and hotel apartments, activities and attractions, travelers will discover the country’s unique blend of Middle Eastern contemporary luxury and authentic tradition.

Currently, there are over 100 hotels and hotel apartments in Qatar’s construction pipeline on top of an existing 184+ properties. The country is also evolving its transport facilities including the metro and taxis that make getting to and around Qatar easy, safe and convenient.

What is the role that Qatar Tourism is playing and what are your strategies for the coming years?

Our strategy aims to triple the number of pre-pandemic annual international visitors to over six million a year by 2030. We’re investing in world-class infrastructure to create a dynamic and more diversified economy beyond oil, driving the development of the private sector and fields such as tourism to become an integral component of national GDP. visitqatar.qa/en/about-qatar-tourism

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