About Qatar's Tourism Sector

Qatar’s tourism sector has expanded significantly since the 2022 FIFA World Cup, supported by continued investment in hospitality, aviation, cruise tourism, cultural attractions, and major international events. In 2025, Qatar welcomed 5.1 million international visitors, marking a record high and a 3.7% increase from 2024, when visitor arrivals had already risen by 26% year over year. The GCC remained Qatar’s largest source market, followed by Europe, Asia and Oceania, and the Americas.

Tourism is a key pillar of Qatar’s economic diversification agenda and is central to the country’s National Tourism Strategy 2030, which aims to attract 6 million visitors annually by the end of the decade. The sector is also identified as a priority growth cluster under Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy 2024–2030, reflecting its role in expanding private-sector participation, supporting non-hydrocarbon growth, and strengthening Qatar’s position as a regional business and leisure destination.

Qatar’s hospitality market has grown alongside rising visitor demand. By the end of 2025, the country’s accommodation supply reached approximately 42,500 room keys. Average full-market occupancy rose to 71.3% in 2025, while room demand reached 10.84 million room nights sold, an 8.6% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects Qatar’s expanding calendar of sports, cultural, business, and entertainment events, as well as the continued development of new hotels, serviced apartments, and tourism districts.

Cruise tourism has also become an increasingly important component of Qatar’s visitor economy. Doha Port continues to serve as the country’s main cruise gateway, welcoming major international cruise operators and supporting Qatar’s broader strategy to position Doha as a regional cruise hub.