On 25 February 2023, Doha was officially recognised as the Arab Tourism Capital 2023 by the Arab Tourism Organization for Tourism at a commemoration ceremony. Held under the patronage of His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al-Thani at the Katara Cultural Village. The event took place on Arab Tourism Day (February 25). It was attended by tourism ministers, ambassadors and prominent leaders from the nations represented by the Arab Tourism Organization, and Visit Qatar’s brand ambassadors, Nasser Al-Attiyah and Mutaz Barsham.
In addition to an official key handover ceremony which saw Doha being crowned the title Arab Tourism Capital for 2023, the event also featured spectacular performances by Dana Alfardan and a Arda and fireworks show.
Commenting on the occasion, Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, said:
“It is an honour to see Doha being named as the Arab Tourism Capital 2023 by the Arab Tourism Organization. One of the industry’s most prestigious accolades, the Arab Tourism Capital award is a testament of our exceptional achievements in leisure and hospitality. I am proud of our city’s tireless efforts that have culminated in this honourable recognition and look forward to further cementing Doha’s position as one of the world’s most sought-after leisure destinations.”
The Arab Tourism Organization declared Doha as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023 in its 25th session at the Arab League General Secretariat Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The session was chaired by Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Nayef Fayez, amongst other prominent Arab leaders. Cities were evaluated based on a selection of criteria, including tourism management, infrastructure and resources, safety and security, diversity of tourism activations, and preservation and protection of the environment.
By continuing to host internationally renowned events, investing in hospitality offerings and expanding into more specialised areas of tourism, Qatar is in a perfect position to meet its goal of welcoming six million visitors a year by 2030.
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The Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism, in its 25th session at the Arab League General Secretariat HQ on 13 December 2022, named Doha Arab Tourism Capital for 2023.
Addressing the meeting, H.E. Permanent Representative of Qatar to the Arab League Salem Mubarak Al Shafi, who chaired Qatar's delegation to the meeting, extended thanks to the Council and to the Arab Tourism Organization and its president Bandar bin Fahd Al Fuhaid for their efforts exerted in this regard.
Naming Doha as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023 sincerely reflects and proves its prestige as a destination for people from around the world while hosting the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which kicked off on Nov. 20 and slated to run through Dec. 18, His Excellency said.
The State of Qatar proves its potential for good organization, management and hospitality, he said, stressing that billions of people who watched the World Cup worldwide closely saw the tolerance, good treatment and hospitality of the country's leadership, government and people with hundreds of thousands of World Cup fans.
His Excellency added that this contributed to refuting the allegations and lies promoted by some parties with special agendas that Qatar cannot organize the World Cup.
His Excellency affirmed that the State of Qatar's successful World Cup hosting is a success for all Arabs, adding that naming Doha as Arab Tourism Capital for 2023 bolsters this success, and represents an appreciation for the country's tremendous efforts to reach this widely acknowledged prestigious position.
Source and cover image credit: QNA, Press Release
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