‘Hospitality Qatar 2026’ enhances Qatar’s tourism, hospitality sector competitiveness, says Qatar Tourism official
‘Hospitality Qatar 2026’ serves as a vital platform for sharing expertise, showcasing the latest innovations, and supporting ongoing efforts to improve service quality and enhance the competitiveness of Qatar’s tourism and hospitality sector.This was announced by Omar Abdulrahman al-Jaber, chief of Operations Affairs at Qatar Tourism, during his remarks at the event’s opening ceremony held Monday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). The 11th edition of the event will run until October 14.According to al-Jaber, Qatar Tourism’s support for the event reflects its commitment to developing the hospitality sector and enhancing the quality of its services, helping strengthen Qatar’s position as a leading global destination for tourism and business events.“As the sector continues to experience rapid growth, supported by the country’s advanced infrastructure, we remain committed to promoting excellence and enhancing the visitor experience through our initiatives and strategic partnerships,” al-Jaber said.Organised by IFP Qatar, the event brings together senior officials, ambassadors, business leaders, and industry experts to celebrate a decade of growth and innovation and highlight the event’s role in supporting the development of Qatar’s hospitality sector.Hospitality Qatar 2026 has established itself as a leading platform for professionals across the hospitality, hotel, restaurant, café, and catering industries. The 2026 edition features 120 exhibitors, including 90 local exhibitors and 30 international exhibitors from Oman, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, India, and Jordan.The participating companies represent a wide range of sectors, including hotels and resorts, interior design and furniture, food and beverage, restaurant and catering equipment, technology, and environmentally friendly hospitality solutions.Hayat Bayaan, director of Commercial Affairs and Operations at IFP Qatar, said the 11th edition represents an important milestone for Hospitality Qatar 2026. She highlighted the event’s role in creating opportunities for partnerships between investors, suppliers, and hotels, while providing a platform to showcase the latest solutions, technologies, and trends shaping the hospitality industry. The event also facilitates dialogue, market expansion, and access to new business opportunities.Hospitality Qatar 2026 features a comprehensive programme of specialised events, live demonstrations, conferences, and interactive workshops led by international experts. The programme explores future-focused innovations and emerging trends shaping the next generation of hospitality services. The event also features the Salon Culinaire, bringing together professional chefs and promising culinary talents in a series of competitions and live cooking demonstrations.As part of the event’s programme, the Ambassadors of Excellence Gala, held in partnership with Qatar Tourism, will honour leading institutions and brands for their contributions to excellence and development across the hospitality and tourism sectors.