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Zawya
18-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Visit Qatar concludes successful participation as Diamond Sponsor at Saudi Travel Market 2025
Visit Qatar has successfully concluded its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at the Saudi Travel Market 2025 (STM), one of the region's premier travel and tourism exhibitions. With over 250 exhibitors from 30 countries, the event provided a strategic platform for Visit Qatar to showcase Qatar's diverse tourism offerings and strengthen industry partnerships in Saudi Arabia. Visit Qatar led a high-profile delegation to the event, comprising Qatar Airways, Qatar Calendar, leading Qatari hotels, and destination management companies, presenting Qatar's world-class hospitality, cultural experiences, and bespoke travel packages. The exhibition served as a valuable opportunity for direct engagement with key stakeholders, travel agents, and tour operators in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing Qatar's position as a must-visit destination for Saudi travellers. Saleh Al-Nisf, Visit Qatar's International Markets Senior Manager for the Middle East and Africa, commented on the successful participation at Saudi Travel Market 2025, stating: "Our presence as a Diamond Sponsor at STM 2025 has been instrumental in strengthening our ties with the Saudi travel industry and reinforcing Qatar's position as a leading destination for Saudi travellers. Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, showcase Qatar's unparalleled hospitality, cultural richness, and world-class attractions, and highlight the unique travel experiences available to visitors. We are pleased with the partnerships and connections forged during STM 2025 and remain committed to welcoming more travellers from Saudi Arabia and beyond to experience the best of Qatar." In 2024, Qatar achieved a record-breaking milestone by welcoming 5 million international visitors. Saudi visitors accounted for 43% of total arrivals, with over 1.3 million visitors. This remarkable growth, representing a 1,093% surge over the past three years, underscores the strong tourism opportunities between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. For media-related inquiries, please contact Visit Qatar's Press Office on: pressoffice@ About Visit Qatar Visit Qatar is the main arm of Qatar Tourism. Visit Qatar's mission is to promote and expand tourism in Qatar by cultivating its rich culture, developing thrilling attractions, enhancing Qatar's calendar, becoming the leading MICE destination in the region, diversifying events and luxury experiences. Visit Qatar is rooted in Service Excellence, boosting the entire tourism value chain, and increasing local and international visitor demand in Qatar. Through Visit Qatar's network of international offices in priority markets, cutting-edge digital platforms, and marketing campaigns, Visit Qatar is expanding Qatar's presence globally and enhancing the tourism sector. Web:
Syyaha
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Syyaha
At Saudi Travel Mart 2025 – Visit Qatar Unveils Line-up of Top Events for 2025
During its participation at the Saudi Travel Market 2025 (STM) as a Diamond sponsor, Visit Qatar, the main promotional arm of Qatar Tourism, has unveiled a line-up of world-class events set to take place in 2025. From world-class exhibitions to thrilling sports competitions and vibrant festivals, Qatar's 2025 lineup will offer a wide array of experiences for Saudi and GCC travellers. 2025 will see the return of the highly anticipated Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) 2025, which is set to run from February 12 – culinary wonderlandwill offer food enthusiasts the opportunity to indulge in a variety of international cuisines, while enjoying celebrity chef appearances, and interactive gastronomic experiences. At the same time, the Web Summit Qatar 2025 makes a grand comeback from February 23 to 26, bringing together global entrepreneurs, investors, and tech pioneers for insightful discussions, networking, and innovation showcases. During the holy month of Ramadan, visitors can immerse themselves in the spirit of the season with Ramadan markets, suhoors, and the Throwback Food Festival, offering a nostalgic culinary journey. Additionally, the country will host a vibrant series of celebrations for Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha, featuring spectacular fireworks and an array of family-friendly entertainment. Meanwhile, the Luminous Festival in March will illuminate Qatar's cultural landscape with its captivating fusion of light and art installations, transforming public spaces into mesmerising works of art. Music fans will also have a lot to look forward to as Ed Sheeran's Global +–=÷x Tour 2025 lands in Qatar in April at the Lusail Multipurpose Hall, delivering a night of electrifying performances and global hits. Adding to the excitement, Visit Qatar is set to welcome global music icon Michael Bublé for the first time in Qatar, as he takes the stage for two live performances on May 23 and 24 at Al Mayassa Theatre, Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). Additional concerts will be announced and held throughout the year, ensuring music enthusiasts have continuous entertainment. As for the book readers, the Doha International Book Fair 2025 is returning from May 8 to 17 at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre (DECC). The 34th edition of this prestigious event will bring together literature enthusiasts, publishers, and authors, creating an inspiring platform for cultural exchange and intellectual dialogue. Sports fans will have a lot in the pipeline as Qatar continues to establish itself as a global premier sporting hub, and 2025 will be no exception. Taking place from 17 – 22 February 2025, the ATP Open Qatar, will be a key stop on the global tennis circuit featuring top-ranked players competing for glorious title. From 21-22 February 2025, Motorsport enthusiasts will not want to miss the E1 Doha Grand Prix, the world's first all-electric race boat series, bringing a new era of sustainable water sports to Qatar's shores. Additionally, football fans can anticipate exciting international and regional tournaments, reinforcing Qatar's reputation as a leading destination for world-class sporting events. Amongst these events is the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, which will take place from 1 to 18 December, uniting football fans across the region to witness thrilling matches featuring top Arab national teams. With a short flight from neighbouring countries, travellers can easily enjoy the best of Qatar's tourism offerings, from luxurious resorts to a vibrant cultural and entertainment scene. GCC travellers can also benefit from exclusive offers through the 'Visit Qatar Pass', available on the Visit Qatar mobile app. This pass provides discounts of 30 to 50 per cent across a range of categories, including food and drink, beauty and spa, health and fitness, leisure and entertainment, hotel stays, and retail services. As part of its participation at STM 2025, Visit Qatar is showcasing the country's latest attractions, accommodations, and experiences, offering firsthand information to regional travel professionals. To stay updated on all Qatar Calendar 2025 events visit download the Visit Qatar app, and follow @QatarCalendar on social media.
Arab News
08-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Visit Qatar to showcase tourism offerings at Saudi expo
Visit Qatar is set to participate as a diamond sponsor at the Saudi Travel Market 2025, one of the region's premier travel and tourism exhibitions. Taking place from Feb. 10-12, STM will feature more than 250 exhibitors from 30 countries and will serve as a key platform to position Qatar as a must-visit destination in Saudi Arabia. During its participation, Visit Qatar will lead a diverse delegation consisting of key tourism stakeholders from Qatar, including Qatar Airways, Qatar Calendar, leading hotels, and destination management companies, all showcasing Qatar's diverse offerings, from world-class hospitality and cultural experiences to bespoke travel packages. With Saudi Arabia emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing travel markets, the event will also provide an opportunity for direct engagement with key Saudi Arabian stakeholders, travel agents, and tour operators, fostering long-term industry partnerships. Additionally, STM will also serve as a hub for global industry leaders to exchange insights and understand market trends, enhancing collaboration in the tourism sector. During the event, Visit Qatar will showcase the country's latest attractions, accommodations, and experiences, offering firsthand information to regional travel professionals. Qatar, offering visa-free travel to 102 countries, welcomes visitors by land, air, and sea. With a short flight from neighboring countries, travelers can easily enjoy the best of Qatar's tourism offerings, from luxurious resorts to a vibrant cultural scene — all within close proximity to Doha's city center. GCC travelers can also benefit from exclusive offers through the 'Visit Qatar Pass,' available on the Visit Qatar mobile app. This pass provides discounts of 30 to 50 percent across a range of categories, including food and drink, beauty and spa, health and fitness, leisure and entertainment, hotel stays, and retail services.
