Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2023, organised by NeXTfairs for Exhibitions and Conference, will draw up to 200 exhibitors, positioning itself as the exclusive platform for Qatar’s travel and tourism industry.
The second edition of QTM will be held under the patronage and guidance of HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Qatar Tourism will be the strategic partner for the second edition of QTM, which will invite visitors to embark on a journey of discovery, exploring “Places, People, and Cultures” from November 20 to 22 at the prestigious Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC).
QTM 2023 anticipates the participation of over 9,000 visitors from more than 60 countries.
Qatar Travel Mart aspires to establish itself as a premier platform for travel and tourism, uniting the world’s finest destinations to showcase the latest trends in sports, MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions), business, cultural, leisure, luxury, medical, and halal tourism, said the organisers.
Attendees can look forward to engaging three-day international conferences, the Global Village, gala dinner and awards ceremony and hosted buyers’ program, providing enhanced B2B opportunities, as well as media familiarisation trips and cultural tours.
Rawad Sleem, Co-Founder and General Manager of NeXTfairs for Exhibitions and Conferences, said: “We extend a warm welcome to exhibitors and visitors for the second edition of Qatar Travel Mart, and we are deeply honoured to have the distinguished support and patronage of HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Building upon the tremendous success of the inaugural event held in 2021, which witnessed the gathering of 150 exhibitors and 6,300 visitors from 34 countries, this year’s exhibition promises to be even more remarkable.”
He said: “Qatar Travel Mart 2023 endeavours to position Qatar as a prominent travel and tourism hub, fostering the country’s tourism industry growth. By inviting international buyers and visitors to discover the attraction of Qatar and consider it an integral part of their travel plans, the nation’s tourism sector emerges as a vital pillar in boosting Qatar’s economic and human development, transcending its reliance on the oil and gas sector.”
Qatar’s status as a flourishing tourism destination has been solidified with the prestigious recognition by The Arab Tourism Organization (ATO), designating Doha as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023. This notable title is poised to draw innovative investment projects aimed at harnessing the potential of its natural, cultural, and historical resources while also elevating human capital capabilities in the region.
Qatar Tourism will co-organise the QTM Hosted Buyer Program, providing a remarkable opportunity for businesses to engage with over 100 international buyers, fostering potential collaborations and ventures in the realm of travel and tourism. Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: “We are proud to be the Strategic Partner of this year’s Qatar Travel Mart, as part of our commitment to position Qatar as the unrivalled gateway to the Arabian Gulf. This prestigious platform serves as a powerful catalyst, fuelling the rapid growth of our flourishing tourism industry by inviting thousands of visitors from over 60 countries to immerse themselves in the captivating tapestry of Qatar’s unique experiences. We look forward to forging new connections at this year’s edition and showcase to visitors a glimpse into Qatar’s limitless tourism possibilities.”
