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Press Release
24 April 2016
Delegation of 35 industry members to represent
Qatar at Arabian Travel Market
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) is set to have a strong presence at the Arabian Travel Market
(ATM) being held in Dubai this week. The delegation comprising of 35 hotels, tour operators and
other industry service providers representing a 25% increase in Qatar’s participants compared to
last year.
ATM, renowned as the leading event for the Middle East inbound and outbound travel industry,
provides a platform for Qatar to demonstrate its willingness and ability to offer innovative
products for the regional market. Qatar’s stand will be showcasing its unique tourism offerings,
including top quality luxury accommodation, cultural attractions, family entertainment, festivals
and events, as well as great shopping, dining and other leisure activities.
“This sizable delegation reflects the importance Qatar places on tourism arrivals from the Middle
Eastern market, and in particular the GCC,” said QTA’s Chief Marketing & Promotion Officer, Mr
Rashed Al Qurese.
“ATM attracts a significant number of international travel trade visitors and we will leverage this
event to emphasise our focus on unmatched cultural attractions, authenticity and other attributes
with appeal to global visitors,” Mr Al Qurese added.
A number of prominent local and regional hotel groups, leading international hospitality
operators and brands will be exhibiting at the QTA stand (ME2010). Together they will provide a
cross-sectional view of Qatar’s broad hospitality offerings, while highlighting the five-star, fourstar and boutique hotel options, as well as hotel apartments.
“Our co-exhibitors will provide visitors with exceptional insights into the evolution of Qatar’s
tourist attractions and services. This effectively delivers a ‘one-stop shop’ for doing business with
the Qatar tourism sector,” added Mr Al Qurese.
The annual event being held from April 25-28th showcases over 2,800 products and destinations
from around the world to over 26,000 buyers and travel trade visitors.
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For further information, please contact QTA’s Press Office on:
+ 974 4499 7248 or +974 6679 4292
[email protected]
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Amari Hotel
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara
Concord Hotel Doha
Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park
Doha Marriott Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Grand Heritage Doha Hotel & Spa
Hilton Doha
InterContinental Doha
InterContinental Doha – The City
La Cigale Hotel
Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha
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Melia Doha Hotel
Oryx Rotana Doha
Rotana City Centre
Shangri-La Hotel Doha
Sheraton Grand Doha Resort &
Convention Hotel
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St Regis Doha Hotel
The Torch Doha
The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa
Wyndham Grand Regency Doha
Holiday Villa Hotel & Residency City
Centre Doha
Plaza Inn Doha
Sapphire Plaza Hotel Doha
Warwick Doha Hotel
Zubarah Boutique Hotel Doha
Doha Downtown Hotel Apartments
Governor West Bay Suites & Residences
Arabian Adventures Qatar
FAL Travelmart Travel & Tours
Qatar International Adventures (QIA)
Sand Dunes Holidays
Travel Designer
Marsa Malaz Kempinski The Pearl Doha
Regency Holidays
About Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA)
Long-recognised by the country’s leadership as an avenue to further Qatar’s development,
tourism has been designated a priority sector by the government. Qatar Tourism Authority’s
mission is to firmly establish Qatar on the global map as a world-class tourism destination with
deep cultural roots. In 2014 QTA launched the Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy (QNTSS),
which seeks to diversify the country’s tourism offering and increase the sector’s contribution to
Qatar’s economy by 2030.
QTA works in partnership with public and private stakeholders to achieve this mission by
planning, regulating and promoting a sustainable and diverse tourism industry.
As part of its planning efforts, QTA identifies types of tourism products and services that will
contribute to the Qatar tourism experience, and works to attract investment for their
development.
Regulation efforts involve ensuring tourism sector establishments operate at the highest
standards while perpetuating Qatar’s culture.
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QTA promotes Qatar as a destination around the world, through its destination branding,
international representation and participation at trade shows, and by developing a rich calendar
of festivals and events. With a growing international presence, QTA’s representative offices in
London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Singapore, and Riyadh support QTA’s promotion efforts.
Since launching QNTSS, Qatar has welcomed over 6 million visitors, and achieved an average
annual growth in arrivals of 11.5% between 2010-2015. The economic impact of the tourism sector
in Qatar is becoming increasingly visible with 2014 estimates showing a total impact on Qatar’s
total GDP of 4.1%.
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