Qatar’s hospitality sector on track to reach 44,562 rooms by 2027 as tourism remains ‘buoyant’

Qatar’s hospitality sector, the present supply of which stands at 41,463 rooms, is on track to reach a total of more than 44,500 keys by 2027 as the country’s tourism remains “buoyant”, according to Knight Frank, a London-based global property consultant.

Qatar’s hospitality sector added 718 hotel rooms in the first half (H1) of 2025, taking total supply to 41,463 rooms. Approximately 60% of this supply consists of international branded hotels, Knight Frank said in its latest report.

“Now recognised as a leading regional lifestyle and leisure destination, Qatar is on track to reach 44,562 hotel rooms by the end of 2027, in line with the government’s national tourism strategy,” it added.
In terms of performance metrics, the hotel sector has remained broadly “stable” over the past 12 months, it said, adding occupancy rates edged up to 70.7%, a modest 0.3% year-on-year increase, indicating steady demand.

The ADR (average daily rate), however, softened slightly by 0.2%, to QR454. Nevertheless, RevPAR (revenue per available room) increased by 2.9%, reaching QR321, “signalling moderate but sustained profitability” within the sector, according to Knight Frank.

Finding that the supply of rooms continues to expand, though at a more measured pace than the pre-2022 FIFA World Cup years; it said after adding 718 rooms in the first half of 2025, following the 1,020 keys added in 2024, the total supply has now reached 41,463 rooms.

Occupancy has continued to grow across all segments, despite a slight increase in supply, driven by demand from regional tourists and business travellers, said Oussama El Kadiri, Partner – Head of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Advisory, Knight Frank. The report said the midscale and upscale segments of the hotel market remain the most active, driven by solid demand from regional tourists and business travellers.
Meanwhile, upcoming mega events and enhanced air connectivity - courtesy of Qatar Airways - continue to boost international tourism sentiment.

Additionally, the country’s commitment to diversifying tourism experiences through luxury shopping destinations, cultural hubs like Msheireb and Katara, and the active promotion of MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) is further solidifying its position as a competitive hospitality hub in the region, it said.

The strong regional and international footfall underpins Qatar’s strategic goal to diversify its economy and expand its non-oil sectors, the report said.

The hospitality sector continued to demonstrate resilience, although there has been a marginal 0.2% dip in international arrivals year-on-year as of June 2025.

Total visitor numbers reached about 2.63mn, down slightly from 2.64mn the same period in 2024. Nevertheless, the broader tourism landscape “remains healthy”, following a significant 24.6% surge in visitors in 2024, reaching 5.05mn, up from 4mn in 2023, according to the report.

“This surge can be attributed to Qatar’s expanding global air connectivity through Qatar Airways, increased regional promotional campaigns, and the continued development of cultural, retail, and sports tourism offerings,” Knight Frank said.