Oman is pressing ahead with a number of new developments in its tourism sector as part of a drive to diversify its economy amid a backdrop of sustained low global energy prices.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Hassan Abdulrahman Al Ibrahim, Chief Tourism Development Officer, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA): Interview from The Report: Qatar 2016
How do you foresee supply and demand of hotel rooms developing? Is there a risk of an oversupply of rooms after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?
Articles & Analysis | New data projects shed light on Qatar tourism trends from The Report: Qatar 2016
The breadth of available data on tourist activity in Qatar expanded considerably in 2015 and will deepen further in 2016, providing valuable tools and market visibility for private businesses, policymakers and potential investors. The government agency responsible for planning, regulating and promoting the sector, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA...
Articles & Analysis | Investments aim to sustain demand in Qatar after the 2022 FIFA World Cup from The Report: Qatar 2016
Backed by a coordinated government strategy and strong investments in key economic enablers such as infrastructure, Qatar’s tourism industry continues to grow at a steady clip. Since 2010 Qatar has seen arrival numbers rise over 72% to reach 2.93m in 2015. The sector’s economic contribution hit QR39.5bn ($10.8bn) in 2014, and mid-2015...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, General Manager, The Cultural Village Foundation-Katara: Interview from The Report: Qatar 2016
What plans are in place to enhance cultural offerings following on what has been achieved so far?
Articles & Analysis | Qatar taps into growing stream of cruise ship traffic from The Report: Qatar 2016
In a bid to expand its share of the growing cruise tourism industry, Qatari officials are looking to redevelop Doha Port to include a dedicated docking station for passenger vessels, and have been successfully courting cruise lines to send an increasing number of their ships to the capital city. This should go a long way to enhancing Qatar’s...