Qatar’s tourism project to boost hospitality sector
The Peninsula
Doha: Qatar recently announced a new tourism project in Simaisma as the latest data from the National Tourism Council indicates a robust tourism and h...
Doha: Qatar recently announced a new tourism project in Simaisma as the latest data from the National Tourism Council indicates a robust tourism and hotel industry in 2024.
A recent report by Cushman & Wakefield, stated that the QR20bn project, ushered by Qatari Diar Real Estate is launched in order to lead the race as an internationally recognised tourist destination in the country and is aligned with the goals of Qatar’s ambitious National Development Strategy 2030, aiming to diversify economic growth.
In June, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani introduced the Simaisma Project.
The project includes 16 tourism zones, a theme park, an international standard golf club, a yacht club and marina, and significant retail and restaurants at Simaisma.
During the first quarter of 2024, Qatar reported 1.6 million passenger arrivals, with a 40 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023.
