Qatar

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is officially underway and Qatar Airways, as the official airline of the journey, is marking the month-long tournament with special football-themed experiences…

Al Khoory Hotels, part of the Al Khoory Group’s hospitality division, will be helping football fans deal with the nerve-wracking drama as it unfolds in Qatar during this month’s World Cup.

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has unveiled a special livery on two of its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of its regional partnership with the Argentine Football Association…

Mabrian Technologies, the Travel Intelligence provider, has conducted a study about the impact of the FIFA World Cup on the air connectivity in Qatar.

Indian fans heading to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be able to reach out to a dedicated Indian Embassy helpline in case of any emergency or to seek the required help. 

A four-man team of Welsh football supporters is undertaking an epic, 5,000-mile journey across Europe and Middle East in an MG electric vehicle, as they make their way to Qatar for the…

Saudi Arabia has updated travel procedures for those wishing to travel to Qatar as of November 1 as they must obtain a Hayya card to enter the gulf country hosting the World Cup for the…

Qatar is to drop pre-arrival COVID-19 tests before the World Cup, the Health Ministry said, weeks after announcing that the million-plus incoming fans do not need vaccinations.  

Qatar Airways is looking to hire at least 10,000 staff as part of World Cup 2022 preparations. The hiring is to ensure Qatar Airways is prepared to handle the inflow of passengers for the…

Musafir.com,  an online travel agency in the UAE, has inaugurated its new office in Doha, Qatar to meet growing travel demands.

Travelex, has launched its 13th store in Qatar at Qatar Rail’s Al Doha Al Jadeda station on the Doha Metro Red Line.  

Agoda has observed a 26% increase in searches for stays in Dubai and a 20% increase across the wider region (Riyadh, Jeddah, Al Khobar, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Manama) as Indian fans…

Musafir.com, has revealed in its bi-annual travel trend report that sporting events will augment the tourism and hospitality economy up to 30% in the region.

Qatar has announced the suspension of visitors through its air, land, and marine borders during the FIFA World Cup 2022, from 1 November to 23 December, allowing only Hayya Cardholders…

Fans have came to the inaugural match at the stadium, set to host FIFA World Cup final. Lusail stadium is set in the smart city of Lusail and minutes away from theme parks, shopping, and…

Qatar will reopen Doha International Airport next week, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 that is expected to draw more than a million visitors.

Qatar has become the most open country in the Middle East and the 8th most open in the world in terms of visa facilitation.

Citizens of 80 countries, including India can now enter Qatar visa-free. Besides Indians, travellers from the UK, the US, Canada, South Africa, Seychelles, Australia and New Zealand will be…

The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has launched the 3rd Qatar Summer Festival, which promises a line-up of live performances, shopping promotions and special hotel rates until 31 August.…

Qatar Airways is looking to introduce services to London Gatwick airport and Ireland, according to a report in Bloomberg.  Richard Oliver, country manager for the UK and Ireland for the…

His Excellency, Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive for Qatar Airways, has refuted claims of American, Delta and United that Middle East airlines are being unfairly subsidised. …

Research commissioned by Etihad Airways has quantified a range of government and court-sanctioned benefits and concessions received by the three biggest US carriers, Delta Air Lines, United…

Al Sawari Holding and Aiana Hotels & Resorts LLC have signed a JV to create Aiana Hotels & Resorts, a global hotel management company.  Looking to establish upper upscale…