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Culture

Doha dubbed one of the world’s most unfriendly cities for tourists

Qatar's capital city came in 10th in the latest edition of the Condé Nast Traveler list of World's Unfriendliest Cities, just ahead of the Nigerian city of Lagos (9th) and Detroit in Michigan, USA which came in 8th place.

Business

Report: Qatar to get rose-themed hotel by 2022

The company plans to launch its first boutique hotel in London's Knightsbridge district in 2018, followed by hotels in Dubai and Doha in the following four years, Arabian Business reported.

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News

First ship of the cruise season docks in Doha Port

The World is one of 32 cruise ships that are expected to dock at Qatar’s ports from October of this year to April 2017.

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News

Minister: QR2 billion overhaul of Doha Port to begin in 2017

The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has previously announced plans to create a dedicated terminal for cruise ships at the site, as part of an ongoing push to attract more visitors to the country.

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News

Doha’s Airbnb rental prices higher than London, survey finds

The Bloomberg Airbnb World Cost Index ranks Doha as the tenth most expensive city in the world, beating the UK's capital which is in 14th place, and the US capital at 16th.

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News

Qatar tourism numbers still down from last year

In a statement yesterday, the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) said the country received 2.18 million visitors from January to September 2016.

2 min

Culture

Qatar prepares for busy cruise tourism season

Some 32 cruise ships are expected to dock at Qatar’s ports from October of this year to April 2017. That's triple the number of the 10 ships that arrived last season and two more than previously announced.

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Photos

Here’s a list of Qatar’s eight most important landmarks

Life-size photo frames have been set up at these spots as part of a World Tourism Day competition being held this week to encourage residents to explore the nation.

4 min

News

Qatar arrival visas for visitors from China, India and Russia soon

A new visa system will be introduced which should make it easier and quicker for tourists from these countries to visit Qatar, as the country continues its push to attract more visitors.

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