Pictured from left are Noor Ahmad Hamid, CEO, PATA; Henry Oh, Chairman, PATA; H.E. Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji, Chairman, Qatar Tourism, and Omar Al Jaber, Director of Operations Affairs, Qatar Tourism.Qatar Tourism has joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) as a destination member, strengthening its engagement with Asia-Pacific tourism markets. The membership was formalised at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024.
The partnership supports Qatar's efforts to expand regional connections as Doha prepares for its designation as the 2026 GCC Tourism Capital.
A signing ceremony took place at the Qatar Pavilion. PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid and Qatar Tourism Director of Operations Affairs Omar Al Jaber attended. PATA Chairman Henry Oh and Qatar Tourism Chairman Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji also witnessed the signing.
Hamid welcomed Qatar's membership, highlighting the country's international tourism presence and commitment to sustainable development. He said the partnership would create opportunities for greater collaboration between Qatar and the Asia-Pacific tourism community.
Al Jaber said joining PATA marked an important step in strengthening Qatar's engagement with the region. “This membership will further strengthen Qatar’s connections with key tourism markets and support our efforts to attract visitors from across the region,” he said.
Qatar Tourism regulates and develops the country's tourism industry. Through PATA's network, it aims to build partnerships, exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for responsible tourism growth.
The membership also gives Qatar access to PATA programmes, business networking and industry collaboration. These opportunities support the country's efforts to expand its international tourism presence, backed by Qatar Airways' global network and its tourism infrastructure.
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