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Qatar arrivals plunge 70% as flights canceled; Iran tourism stalls

6/8/2026

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Qatar’s arrivals fell by 70% to 63,000 in March 2026, as Hamad Airport cancelled or delayed 80% of flights between Feb 28 and Apr 6, 2026.
Hotel occupancy dropped to 47% in March and 44% in April 2026, with rates of QAR345 ($94) and QAR358 ($98).
Iran’s tourism sector reported halted tours, unemployment for many guides, damage to 164 sites, and suspension of airlines, leaving a few flights from Mashhad and Rasht.

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Story summary

Qatar’s arrivals fell by 70% to 63,000 in March 2026, as Hamad Airport cancelled or delayed 80% of flights between Feb 28 and Apr 6, 2026.
Hotel occupancy dropped to 47% in March and 44% in April 2026, with rates of QAR345 ($94) and QAR358 ($98).
Iran’s tourism sector reported halted tours, unemployment for many guides, damage to 164 sites, and suspension of airlines, leaving a few flights from Mashhad and Rasht.