Visit Qatar Kicks Off 2026 with India Trade Roadshows

Visit Qatar successfully concluded its three-city India roadshow in January 2026, underscoring India’s role as a priority source market and a key contributor to Qatar’s sustained travel momentum.

Three-City Roadshow:
Held in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, engaging leading travel trade partners.

India as Priority Market:
Qatar welcomed 430,000+ Indian visitors in 2025, supported by strong aviation connectivity with multiple daily flights from major Indian cities to Doha.

Focus Areas:
Leisure, luxury, wellness, weddings, milestone celebrations, and incentive travel.

Partners Showcased:
18 tourism and hospitality brands including:
- Luxury Hotels & Resorts: Banyan Tree Doha, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort, The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Westin Doha, Al Messila Luxury Collection Resort & Spa.
- Wellness Retreats: Zulal Wellness Resort.
- Travel Services: Ali Bin Ali Holidays, Musafir.com, Mannai Travel, Tawfeeq Holidays, TravCo.

Experiences Promoted:
Beachfront resorts, desert landscapes, cultural districts, wellness retreats, and urban luxury—all within short reach in Qatar.

Leadership Statement
Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar:
> “India is a priority market for Qatar. Our focus is to ensure Indian travellers are fully aware of the breadth and depth of experiences Qatar offers.”

Strategic Takeaways
- Ease of Access: Multiple daily flights make Qatar a convenient short-haul destination for Indians.
- Market Engagement: Roadshows strengthen trade partnerships and provide Indian travel professionals with tools to design tailored itineraries.
- Tourism Vision: Qatar positions itself beyond a stopover destination, offering year-round cultural, sporting, entertainment, and business events (600+ hosted in 2025).
- Collaborations: Partnerships with Indian industry bodies (e.g., NMACC) for targeted marketing and curated travel propositions.

👉 This sets the tone for 2026, reinforcing Qatar’s ambition to be a luxury, wellness, and experiential hub for Indian travelers.