TBM Staff - Mumbai Visit Qatar has concluded its two-city roadshow in New Delhi and Mumbai.
The event brought together 25 key partners, providing an exclusive platform to engage with over 200 of India’s top travel agents and tour operators. This initiative showcased Qatar’s versatile appeal, catering to a wide range of travellers – from leisure seekers to business tourists, highlighting the country’s diverse tourism offerings.
Qatar’s proximity to India, combined with Qatar Airways’ extensive global network and visa-free policy for Indian nationals with a Discover Qatar accommodation voucher, further enhances its appeal as a top destination in the Middle East. Additionally, Indians holding a valid visa from any one of the following countries – USA, UK, Schengen, Australia, New Zealand, Canada can avail for the Hayya A3 visa and arrive in Qatar with a pre-approved electronic travel authorisation.
The roadshow featured a line-up of partners, including 15 leading hotels such as The St. Regis Doha, Marsa Malaz Kempinski – The Pearl, Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha, Mandarin Oriental Doha, The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Le Royal Méridien Doha, W Doha, The Outpost Al Barari, Rixos Qetaifan Island North, Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park, Our Habitas Ras Abrouq, Radisson Blu Hotel and Rosewood Doha. Additionally, 10 destination management companies (DMCs) participated, including Discover Qatar, Tawfeeq Holidays, Q Moments, Travel Designer, Qatar International Tours, Regency Holidays, Mannai Air Travel, Ali Bin Ali Holidays, Satguru Travel and Experience Qatar.
In a significant move to promote Qatar’s MICE offerings, Visit Qatar hosted its inaugural corporate networking evening in Mumbai. The event brought together over 25 leading corporate representatives from sectors including Banking, Finance, Insurance, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Cement and Paints. Eight of Doha’s most prominent hotels, including Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas, The St. Regis Doha, Marsa Malaz Kempinski – The Pearl, Radisson Blu Hotel, Rosewood Doha, W Doha, Waldorf Astoria Lusail Doha, and The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, presented their MICE capabilities, showcasing Qatar’s potential as a foremost destination for corporate events.
The evening fostered productive networking, strengthening connections between Qatari hospitality providers and key Indian corporate decision-makers.
Qatar’s appeal to Indian travellers is evident in the sharp increase in arrivals over the past few years, with numbers rising from 166,000 in 2021 to 420,000 in 2023. This year alone, Visit Qatar has successfully managed 12 MICE groups from India, with a strong pipeline for the coming year, including a significant incentive group of 2,600 corporate guests set to visit next month. As Qatar continues to expand and diversify its offerings, it is well on its way to becoming a top destination for both leisure and business travellers from India.
