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Qatar's Tourism Soars 26% with 1.5M Visitors

5/5/2025

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Qatar's tourism soared in the first quarter of 2025, welcoming over 1.5 million international visitors—a remarkable 26% surge during Eid Al Fitr. Major attractions like the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition and the Qatar International Food Festival drove hotel occupancy to 77%. With ambitious plans for sustainable tourism, Qatar is set to diversify its offerings further this year.

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Qatar's tourism soared in the first quarter of 2025, welcoming over 1.5 million international visitors—a remarkable 26% surge during Eid Al Fitr. Major attractions like the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition and the Qatar International Food Festival drove hotel occupancy to 77%. With ambitious plans for sustainable tourism, Qatar is set to diversify its offerings further this year.