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Qatar hotel occupancy rate spikes amid tourism boom months ahead of World Cup

The month of July in Qatar was packed with family-friendly events in preparation for Eid Al Adha and beyond. Hotels in Qatar have seen solid growth in occupancy rates and…

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Qatar set to welcome 6.2 million visitors by 2028 in post World Cup boom

The World Cup is expected to place Qatar on top of the global map for travel, experts say. Around 6.2 million visitors are expected to flock to the Gulf nation…

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Football by the sea: Fans rent $20,000-a-night Dubai superyachts to watch World Cup

Do you think you have seen it all? Football fans are here to prove you wrong. Some football fans are set to fork out on superyachts in Dubai that cost…

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Qatar’s airport sees 74% surge in passengers amid pre-World Cup tourism boom

Qatar’s main airport has yet again documented a significant increase in aircraft and passenger movement. Qatar’s main Hamad International Airport has recorded a spectacular increase of 74% in passengers compared…

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26 DJs, 8 nights: Here’s the line up for Qatar’s Daydream Festival

Ready for an unforgettable experience during Qatar’s most-lively month? After months of anticipation, the lineup for the Daydream Festival has been finally revealed by Qatar Tourism. The renowned festival, which…

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World Cup fans don’t need Covid-19 vaccine to enter Qatar, but testing mandatory

Face masks will only be required on public transportation; Vaccination is not a requirement. Football fans attending the much-awaited World Cup in Qatar will have to present a negative Covid-19…

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Artic and Delta Hotels by Marriott makes debut in Qatar

The 320-room hotel offers a seamless travel experience for business and leisure travellers alike. Delta Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, together with Al…

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Qatar hospitality industry to reach $1.6bn by 2022: report

Doha intends to invest $45 billion in tourism after the World Cup and hopes to nearly double tourism’s GDP contribution over the next 16 years. Qatar’s travel and tourist expenditure…

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Qatar unveils three new five-star hotels amid expected tourism boom

More than 1.2 million visitors are expected to flock to Qatar for the World Cup this year. Three new five-star hotels are due to open their doors in Qatar, where…

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