The maha gala of the sport of football, i.e. the Fifa World Cup 2022 is around the corner. Everyone from fans, players, support staff and organizers seem extremely excited and why wouldn’t they be excited. The Fifa World Cup is organized once every four years and is highly looked forward to by everyone. It is the ultimate title championship in the game of football and organizing it requires a great deal of effort. The host nation has to remain on its toes and has to function in an extremely pre-planned and professional manner. There are a whole lot of areas and activities that have to be managed and looked into. These include preparing stadiums, arranging travel and accommodation, appointing officiating officials, regulatory bodies, etc. to ensure a smooth conduct. Not only are the teams and players to be managed and accommodated, but also thousands and millions of fans too.
For any host nation, this great deal of responsibility comes with an equally great opportunity. With millions of fans pouring in to watch the event, the tourism industry suddenly attains immense significance. It enables the host country to generate a handsome amount of revenue & boast of its culture, infrastructure and tourist destinations. With this said, in order to capitalize upon this opportunity, a great deal of preparation is required. Qatar seems to have realized this and its tourism industry is working extremely hard to ensure everyone is comfortably accommodated. A number of hotels are under construction and are anticipated to be ready before the 28-day long event kicks off. Qatar tourism is making all possible efforts to provide the visitors with a splendid and picturesque experience. They are more than eager to showcase their hospitality and provide the tourists with a life-long cherishable experience.
Some key standouts of Qatar tourism are expected to be their local cuisines, luxury hotels and the desert experience. In order to ensure maximum audience, the tourism industry has collaborated with Qatar Airways to facilitate easy and comfortable travel. Qatar tourism is coming up with a number of exciting destinations to make the best out of this event.
Top Hotels
Qatar is home to some of the best and most luxurious hotels in the world. With its high quality hospitality, services and infrastructure, it has always been the go to place for visitors. Its hotels are marvelously built and are a symbol of infrastructural excellence. Also, the hotel industry is quite diverse. It doesn’t only focus on one line of customers, but tries to cater to the needs of all. The hospitality industry offers luxurious options, budget-friendly options and even nature-like experiences. Some of the best luxury hotels and resorts include Banana Island Resort, Ritz-Carlton, Westin Doha, JW Marriott, etc. The tourists can choose from a range of hotels, resorts, apartments in major cities of Qatar. Some of the best hotels provide a range of services like shopping stores, multiple restaurants, pools, spas, etc.
Upcoming Hotels and Destinations
Apart from the existing hotel and travel options, Qatar tourism is also coming up with a range of new avenues. These destinations are being architected in a way that they provide a whole range of fun activities to the tourists. Apart from accommodation, these are going to offer several other facilities like theaters, fitness centers, water parks, shopping outlets, etc. Some of these top upcoming and new destinations are as follows:
Qetaifan Island North, Near Lusail City: It is going to feature a water park, beach, premium shopping stores and a deluxe resort. It is even being called the ‘Entertainment Island’ and is going to attract a whole lot of tourists when the Fifa World Cup kicks off.
Place Vendome, Lusail: With Lusail holding the final of the event, the city is going to remain packed with tourists and Place Vendome is going to be the all in one package. The location is going to have a couple of 5 star hotels, apartments, hundreds of retail shops and other entertainment and social avenues like theaters, restaurants and cafes.
Rosewood, Central Doha: This property is going to be another addition in the category of luxury stays. It is going to provide premium services like spa, fitness center, etc. and its picturesque design is going to be the silver lining on top.
Pullman Doha: This five-star property enjoys a strategic location in the city of Doha and is certainly going to be a go to option for the travelers in Doha city.
Dream Doha: The Dream Hotel group is one of the most premium site and hotel developers and this project named ‘Dream Doha’ is going to make them stand out in the Middle East. The property is going to have an exuberating number of rooms, apartments, dining options and is going to provide a luxury stay to the guests.
West Walk Al Waab: It is located at the heart of the city of Doha and is filled with entertainment and shopping options as well as a four-star accommodation with a range of other services.
ME Doha Doha: This hotel is going to make a significant addition to the accommodation capacity of the country with more than 200 rooms at budget friendly prices along with services like multi-cuisine restaurants, recreational activities, etc.
The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island The Pearl-Qatar: This island is going to provide a unique experience with an oasis and is going to be a beautiful expression of the Qatari and middle eastern culture and values.
Qatar, its tourism industry, the hotel industry, all seem geared up for this mega event. These destinations, hotels, etc. are all going to make this event an even bigger success. Qatar Airways has envisioned becoming the front-runner in ensuring the best travel services for all. The airline is going to play a crucial role in ensuring maximum connectivity so that these destinations are explored well. In fact, Qatar Airways is going to play a vital role in terms of revenue generation as well.
Thus, if you are a football aficionado and planning to travel to Qatar, be ready to have an amazing experience!