Qatar Travel and Tourism Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Service Offering, Purpose of Visit, Booking Type, and Region, 2026-2034

Qatar Travel and Tourism Market Overview:

The Qatar travel and tourism market size reached USD 1,466.27 Million in 2025. The market is projected to reach USD 2,445.11 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.85% during 2026-2034. The market is demonstrating strong upward momentum, driven by enhanced global connectivity, diversified visitor experiences, and strategic promotion of cultural, sporting, and transit tourism. The country is expanding its hospitality infrastructure, improving accessibility through air, land, and sea routes, and introducing initiatives to attract travelers seeking leisure getaways, stopovers, and immersive local culture. Government strategy focuses on leveraging major events and elevating service quality to sustain appeal. All these developments are contributing to the growth of the Qatar travel and tourism market share.

Qatar Travel and Tourism Market Trends:

Rising Visitor Arrivals and Destination Appeal

Qatar’s tourism sector is showing strong momentum, with international arrivals climbing steadily as the country enhances its appeal as a global destination. A mix of cultural depth, modern infrastructure, and high-profile international events has positioned Qatar as an attractive stop for both leisure and business travelers. Visitors are increasingly drawn to the country’s diverse offerings ranging from heritage sites and museums to curated festivals and coastal escapes. Improved air connectivity streamlined visa policies, and growing awareness through global campaigns are helping diversify the visitor base beyond regional markets. In September 2024, the country recorded one of its highest inbound travel volumes to date, reflecting rising demand and successful market positioning. New hospitality projects, enhanced public transport, and destination development are further reinforcing Qatar’s tourism potential. These factors are encouraging longer stays and higher spend per visit, especially among returning travelers. The continuous upgrade of services, along with a focus on experience-driven tourism, is reshaping the visitor journey. With this positive trajectory, Qatar travel and tourism market growth is expected to remain robust, driven by rising arrivals and the country’s expanding appeal across key global segments.

Strategic Planning, Infrastructure, and Experience Enrichment

Qatar is advancing its travel and tourism sector through coordinated strategic planning combined with targeted infrastructure investments and enhanced visitor experiences. Recent efforts focus on expanding transport networks, including improvements to airport capacity and public transit, which facilitate smoother travel within the country. In April 2025, the newly expanded airport reported handling over millions of passengers in the first quarter, underscoring capacity improvements. Simultaneously, hospitality offerings are being upgraded to meet diverse traveler needs, with new accommodations and elevated service standards gaining prominence. Cultural and leisure assets are also being developed, from heritage sites to entertainment venues, adding richness to the visitor journey. These developments align with government policies prioritizing sustainable tourism and cultural preservation, ensuring long-term sector resilience. By integrating infrastructure readiness with enriched visitor experiences, Qatar positions itself as a compelling destination capable of attracting repeat visitors and new markets alike. This coordinated approach fosters longer stays and higher visitor satisfaction, driving sustained growth in the sector. Collectively, these factors illustrate that Qatar travel and tourism market trends are increasingly emphasizing strategic coherence, infrastructure enhancement, and experience-driven offerings.

Sustainability and Diverse Tourism Products

Sustainability and diversification are becoming key pillars in Qatar's strategy for the development of its travel and tourism industry. The emphasis on environmental protection is reflected in developments that include green infrastructure, energy efficiency, water saving, and waste management practices, which fit within wider sustainability objectives. Concurrent with these initiatives, the tourism portfolio is growing to address a range of visitor interests, ranging from cultural heritage, wellness, adventure, and family holidays. This diversified product assists in balancing demand between various seasons and geographies so that more uniform flows of visitors are maintained during the year. Moreover, marketing genuine experiences based on local culture benefits both visitor satisfaction and host-community engagement. Embedding sustainability considerations with diversified tourism products enhances the resilience of the industry and enables Qatar to become a sustainable and innovative destination. This strategic emphasis helps to provide a more equitable, long-term orientation to tourism development that will serve the country's vision of a green and economically flourishing travel economy.

Qatar Travel and Tourism Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2026-2034. Our report has categorized the market based on type, service offering, purpose of visit, and booking type.

Type Insights:

• Domestic
• Inbound
• Outbound

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes domestic, inbound, and outbound.

Service Offering Insights:

• Ticket Reservation
• Hotel Booking
• Holiday/Tour Packages
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service offering have also been provided in the report. This includes ticket reservation, hotel booking, holiday/tour packages, and others.

Purpose of Visit Insights:

• Business
• Leisure and Recreation
• Education
• Medical
• Social Activity
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the purpose of visit. This includes business, leisure and recreation, education, medical, social activity, and others.

Booking Type Insights:

• Travel Companies
• Travel Agencies
• Online
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the booking type have also been provided in the report. This includes travel companies, travel agencies, online, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Ad Dawhah
• Al Rayyan
• Al Wakrah
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Ad Dawhah, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Qatar Travel and Tourism Market News:

• November 2024: Qatar Airways has introduced upgraded business‑class offerings centered on exclusive menus and enhanced in‑flight amenities. The airline has refreshed its dining experience with curated meal selections and premium food service. Alongside culinary upgrades, it is rolling out new cabin features focused on passenger comfort, technology, and service detailing. These improvements are part of a broader effort to elevate the overall customer journey.

Qatar Travel and Tourism Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Qatar travel and tourism market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Qatar travel and tourism market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Qatar travel and tourism market on the basis of service offering?
• What is the breakup of the Qatar travel and tourism market on the basis of purpose of visit?
• What is the breakup of the Qatar travel and tourism market on the basis of booking type?
• What is the breakup of the Qatar travel and tourism market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Qatar travel and tourism market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Qatar travel and tourism market?
• What is the structure of the Qatar travel and tourism market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Qatar travel and tourism market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Qatar travel and tourism market from 2020-2034.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Qatar travel and tourism market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Qatar travel and tourism industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.