The total number of visitors to Qatar during the months of January and February of this year jumped by 347 percent on an annual basis to 730,000 visitors compared to the same period last year, which confirms Qatar’s preservation of the tourism momentum it achieved from its hosting of the FIFA,Football,Soccer,Football,Soccer World Cup Qatar 2022. A statement issued said On Qatar Tourism Today, the State of Qatar started the new year by registering 340,000 visitors in January 2023, achieving an increase of 295 percent on an annual basis, and 389,000 visitors in February 2023, a record increase of 406 percent compared to the same period last year. The data showed that the number of visitors coming by air reached 323 thousand visitors, while the sea visitors recorded 255 thousand visitors, while the number of visitors coming by land reached the level of 152 thousand visitors. The statement added that last February witnessed the highest number of international visitors during the past ten years, with the exception of the month during which the FIFA,Football,Soccer,Football,Soccer World Cup Qatar 2022 took place, making it the busiest month for visitors to the Qatari tourism sector. He stressed that Qatar has succeeded in establishing its position as a leading tourist destination thanks to its proven track record in safety and security, the provision of an efficient and smooth transportation network, and its possession of a group of pristine beaches, tourist attractions and heritage sites, expecting that tourists from all over the world will continue to come to Qatar to experience the unique mix that combines originality and modernity. . And the statement continued, saying: The beginning of the year also witnessed an influx of visitors to Qatar to enjoy a group of events and festivals that were held within the activities "Winter in Qatar" launched by Qatar Tourism, which included concerts and performances by a group of the brightest singers and artists in the region and the world, as well as the Doha Festival of Jewelry and Watches and"Qatar Live" And other events and activities suitable for all family members. Doha, which was recently crowned as the capital of Arab tourism for the year 2023, also hosted several international sports tournaments during January and February, such as the "Visit Qatar" The Freestyle Kitesurfing World Cup 2023, Qatar Total Energies Open, and Qatar ExxonMobil Open Tennis, which contribute to strengthening Qatar’s position as a leading destination for sports tourism. Mr. Berthold Trinkle, Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, said on the occasion: "We are very pleased to see the progress we have made on the way to achieving our 2030 strategy, which aims to receive between 6 to 7 million visitors annually, increase the employment opportunities provided by the sector, and bring the contribution of the tourism sector to the gross domestic product to 12 percent, indicating that this remarkable performance It reflects the growing position achieved by Qatar as a world-class tourist destination for travelers wishing to experience unique tourism experiences, and is evidence of the success achieved by the events. "Winter in Qatar" and the brand new platform for Qatar Tourism "more than a feeling" Which has been widely acclaimed among families all over the world, adding that "These record numbers further motivate us to continue innovating and providing more great experiences for our visitors". The celebrations held in Qatar on the occasion of the National Day of the sisterly State of Kuwait and the founding day of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the second half of February contributed to a significant increase in the number of visitors coming from both countries, as the number of visitors coming from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reached 86,000 visitors. While the number of visitors from Kuwait reached 20,000, and together they constituted 73 percent of the total number of visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and 27 percent of the total number of international visitors in February, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia came to the fore in the ranking, as the number of visitors coming From it to Qatar, 22 percent of the total visitors to Qatar in January and February 2023. It included activities "Winter in Qatar" Launched by Qatar Tourism, various activities and festivals such as the Qatar Balloon Festival, in which more than 50 balloons from 17 countries participated, decorated the sky of Doha over the days of the festival, as well as the famous show "Disney princesses party" Which was presented to the public in partnership with Qatar Airways. Qatar Tourism also hosted a variety of family entertainment shows such as the Claw Patrol Festival and Circus 1903 as well "Qatar Live" During which a group of the brightest singers in the region and the world gave distinguished concerts that contributed to creating a wonderful festive atmosphere throughout the first quarter of this year.
