Qatar Tourism Authority News

Discover Qatar launches new cruise offering
Discover Qatar has announced the launch of its very first expedition cruise series. It will offer guests an experience travelling in luxury and comfort around the destination’s coastline.

Vastolo to lead Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som
With over two decades experience in the hospitality industry, Daniele Vastolo has brought his dedication and passion for sustainable health and wellness.

Qatar Airways adds two new Africa destinations
With the addition of Nairobi and Kigali, the airline now operates 33 weekly flights to eight destinations in Africa including Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Tunis.

Qatar to host International Horticultural Exhibition next year
The International Association of Horticultural Producers has approved an application from Qatar to host the International Horticultural Exhibition in 2021/22. The event is set to be held in Qatari capital Doha from October 21st next year, closing on March 17th, 2022.

Qatar Airways Cargo returns to China destinations
Additional cargo capacity is being added to the carrier’s existing freighter service amid increased demand for the shipment of immediate goods in and out of the region.

Four Seasons Hotel Doha opens following renovations
Four Seasons Hotel Doha is now open and welcoming its first guests following extensive renovations and a complete redesign by Pierre-Yves Rochon.

Corinthia Hotels signs for Doha property
Corinthia Hotels has signed an agreement with United Development Company, the Qatari master developer of the Pearl in Doha, to manage and operate a luxury hotel. The property is to be built in the latest real estate development, Gewan Island.

Minor Hotels signs for two new Qatar properties
Minor Hotels has signed a management agreement with a private developer for two new properties in Doha, Qatar. The new hotels will operate under the Anantara and NH Collection brands.

Al Messila takes Luxury Collection into Qatar
Only 25 minutes from Hamad International Airport and 15 minutes from Doha’s city centre, West Bay, Al Messila is an urban oasis designed to respect the area’s natural surroundings.

Chiva-Som unveils plans for Zulal Wellness Resort in Qatar
Chiva-Som has announced the launch of a new wellness resort, Zulal Wellness Resort, in Qatar. It is being branded as the largest wellness destination in the country, the first full-immersion wellness resort in the Middle East and the first centre for Traditional Arabic Integrative Medicine in the world.

Ambitious expansion plans unveiled at Hamad International, Qatar
The project will feature a spectacular 10,000 square metre indoor tropical garden in a central concourse, as well as a 268 square metre water feature which will be the focal point of the expansion project.

Four Points by Sheraton Doha takes brand into Qatar
Four Points by Sheraton Doha has officially opened, marking the brand’s debut in the country. The 120-room, re-flagged property will operate under a franchise agreement and will be managed by Le Mirage Real Estate, a member of Sharaka Holdings, the owners and developers of the property.