The Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism's recent declaration of Doha as the “Arab Tourism Capital” for 2023, is recognition for the truly remarkable city offering a spectacular tourism experience for all international travellers, Qatar Tourism chairman and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive HE Akbar al-Baker, said.
The honour was bestowed on Doha in the 25th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism, at the Arab League General Secretariat Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.
Cities were evaluated based on a selection of criteria including tourism management, infrastructure and resources, safety and security, diversity of tourism activations, and preservation and protection of the environment.
Commenting on the latest win, HE al-Baker, explained: “The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has allowed many to directly experience Qatar’s warm hospitality and authentic culture and heritage. There is more in store, as we look ahead to an exciting calendar of events in 2023 and further attractions and leisure destinations opening across the country in the new year.”
In the lead up to the global sporting event, Qatar has seen a swift expansion of its tourism landscape, with the recent opening of West Bay Beach, Al Maha Island and Lusail Boulevard marking a few of the latest attractions in the country.
By 2030, Qatar Tourism’s strategy aims to attract 6mn visitors a year, focusing on 15 priority markets and identifying distinct opportunities from point to point and stopover travel.
