According to a recent announcement from Qatar Tourism (QT), the country had over 4 million tourists in 2023—a higher yearly visitor count than it had in the preceding five years. This accomplishment demonstrates the enormous influence of the FIFA World Cup 2022 and Qatar's ongoing efforts to develop its tourist industry.
Travellers' visa applications were made easier with the launch of the Hayya platform earlier this year, which went hand in hand with Qatar's open travel rules that allow tourists from 95 countries to enter the country with no prior visa. A full year's worth of activities and effective marketing efforts also played a part in the spike in travel numbers.
The successful holding of the prestigious Geneva International Motor Show by Qatar in 2023, together with the record-breaking cruise season, demonstrated the country's rising stature in the world's tourist industry.
In 2024, Qatar is expected to play home to more than eighty different events, including conferences on technology, international summits, and cultural festivals in addition to sports competitions. The AFC Asian Cup, Shop Qatar, the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, the Annual Qatar Economic symposium, the Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024, the Autonomous e-mobility symposium, and the Web Summit are a few of the notable events.
