Steady Growth in Qatar Tourism Amid Global Uncertainty
Qatar’s tourism sector showcased a robust and balanced performance in 2025. This was backed by a steady demand across various travel segments, including leisure, corporate, and regional. This information comes directly from industry executives. The sector maintained a consistent momentum throughout the year, leveraging strong regional connectivity, a bustling events calendar, and the continued recovery in international travel.
A significant development was the increased contribution from long-haul markets. Countries like China and Australia showed substantial growth compared to previous years. Industry reports have spotlighted the Asia-Pacific region as a potential source of future tourism growth for Qatar. This growth is supported by improved air connectivity and targeted destination marketing.
The government continues to prioritize tourism as a key contributor to economic diversification. This aligns with the Qatar National Vision and the Third National Development Strategy. These plans set ambitious targets of 6 to 7 million annual visitors. They also aim for a 10 to 12 percent GDP contribution from tourism by 2030. The market demonstrated a balanced demand profile. Leisure, business, and event-driven travel contributed consistently throughout the year. This helped to maintain resilience despite global economic uncertainty.
Source: The Peninsula Qatar