Qatar Tourism awards jury announced

A distinguished seven-person jury has been announced for the inaugural edition of the Qatar Tourism (QT) Awards.
The awards are for recognising tourism businesses that excel in three principal categories: Cultural Experiences, Smart Solutions and Service Excellence.
QT Awards will also recognise the community initiatives with significant impact by offering authentic tourism experience to Qatar visitors and to spot the hospitality and warmth of citizens that was on full display during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The jury members: Sheikha Al Anoud al-Thani (COO, Qatar Financial Centre); engineer Abdulla al-Mehshadi (CEO, Al Wa’ab City); Ramzan al-Naimi (CEO, Innovation Cafe); Khalid al-Jumaili (TV presenter); Dr Rana al-Sobh (dean, College of Business and Economics, Qatar University); Dr Ghalya al-Thani (entrepreneur and director at Qatar Foundation); and Marcel Leijzer (deputy director, Development Assistance at the United Nations World Tourism Organisation).
Engineer Abdulaziz Ali al-Mawlawi, chief marketing and promotion officer, QT said: “From academic leaders and top-tier executives to visionary entrepreneurs and innovation experts, each jury member is contributing a unique perspective to enrich the evaluation process.
Leijzer, added: “Tourism development in Qatar stands for innovation and excellence. The first Qatar Tourism Awards celebrate and honour the superb performance and outstanding achievements of key players to help boost Qatar's tourism sector.”
The curated jury reviewed and judged over 312 submissions, shortlisting 147 applicants from across the sector. Winners will be promoted locally, regionally and internationally to gain greater visibility. The first edition of the QT Awards is scheduled for November 9.