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Articles tagged “qatar”

Tourism

Gulf Region Boasts 170,000 Hotel Rooms in Active Development Pipeline

Even as global hotel development may have slowed down due to serious risks looming over the economy, the hospitality sector's development of Gulf nations remains robust. The nations realize offering choice is essential for people to visit a destination.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Gulf Region Boasts 170,000 Hotel Rooms in Active Development Pipeline

Tourism

World Cup’s Stadium 974 Will Not Be Part of Qatar’s Grand Tourism Plans

Qatar has meticulously planned for a tourism future after the World Cup closes this month. It will not include a focal point of attention during these past weeks. Stadium 974 is being taken apart and its pieces repurposed.

Rohith Nair, Reuters | 1 year ago

World Cup’s Stadium 974 Will Not Be Part of Qatar’s Grand Tourism Plans
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Tourism

World Cup Visitors Fall Short of Qatar’s Expected 1.2 Million Influx

A wave of new visitors from qualifying quarter-finals nations are unlikely to boost lackluster World Cup attendance in Qatar, with just a week to go.

Andrew Mills, Reuters | 1 year ago

World Cup Visitors Fall Short of Qatar’s Expected 1.2 Million Influx

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Details Plans for One of World’s Largest Airports: Middle East Travel Roundup

With an ambitious strategy to increase visitors to more than 100 million annually by 2030, Saudi Arabia clearly doesn't want to be caught off guard with inadequate infrastructure.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia Details Plans for One of World’s Largest Airports: Middle East Travel Roundup

Hotels

So Much for Qatar’s World Cup Hotels and Rooms Shortage

What happened to the hospitality crunch that was creating so much anxiety in Qatar ahead of the World Cup? High prices are reportedly a deterrent while other are choosing to fly in and out for the matches.

Andrew Mills, Reuters | 1 year ago

So Much for Qatar’s World Cup Hotels and Rooms Shortage

Tourism

Abu Dhabi Airport Is Expecting 1.5 Million Travelers Over 6 Weeks

The economic spinoffs of Qatar's World Cup will be felt all over the region that has been looking to diversify beyond the oil sector.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Abu Dhabi Airport Is Expecting 1.5 Million Travelers Over 6 Weeks

Tourism

Beijing Shuts Down Tourism Attractions After Covid Cases Spike Again

Tourism is on the back foot as the country prioritizes building more hospital capacity and fever clinics, and pushes ahead with a vaccination drive. The country's zero-Covid policy continues to take its toll.

Brenda Goh, Reuters | 1 year ago

Beijing Shuts Down Tourism Attractions After Covid Cases Spike Again

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First-Ever Israel-Qatar Direct Flights Fly World Cup Fans

Although the deal enabling Israelis to fly non-stop to Qatar is a boon for soccer fans, it's only temporary and far from a definite sign that relations between the two countries will improve.

Dan Williams, Reuters | 1 year ago

First-Ever Israel-Qatar Direct Flights Fly World Cup Fans

Tourism

UAE Eyes $122 Billion a Year From Tourism by 2031: Middle East Travel Roundup

Destinations in the Middle East are not just turning to tourism in an effort to diversify their national economies but positioning themselves to compete on a larger scale globally.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

UAE Eyes $122 Billion a Year From Tourism by 2031: Middle East Travel Roundup

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Qatar’s World Cup to Benefit Hyatt and Accor Most: Analyst

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 starts in five days, and Qatar is struggling to have enough lodging to house an expected 1.2 million football fans. Qatar has only about 31,000 hotel rooms, according to benchmarking service STR, though Qatar Tourism says it has more hotels opening this month in time for the event —…

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago