With the debut of the Visit Qatar Television channel, Qatar’s traveling sector is expected to advance significantly. The channel is an innovative endeavor that highlights the nation’s extensive events schedule and variety of visit options.
The Middle East and North Africa area will be served by the new Qatari channel, which was introduced in collaboration with Es’hailSat, the leading satellite provider in the country. It is anticipated to strengthen Qatar’s standing as a top international tourism hub.
An exclusive ceremony was held to seal the deal for the specialized Visit Qatar channel by the CEOs of Es’hailSat and Visit Qatar. The Es’hail-2 satellite, which is positioned in the 26° East hotspot and is well-known for its broad reach and high viewership throughout the region, will provide the television network.
The goal of the new channel’s debut is to boost the nation’s travel policy. It gives prospective tourists a thorough overview of Qatar’s historic, social, and contemporary assets. The Visit Qatar’s programming will showcase the nation’s distinctive scenery, opulent hotels, fine eating options, top-notch athletic venues, and vibrant arts events. Moreover, it will update audiences on current and planned activities all year long, enhancing Qatar’s allure as a year-round getaway.
The chief executive officer of Visit Qatar said he was excited about the idea. Qatar is a fascinating international vacation destination, according to Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi. Throughout the previous several years, the nation has seen millions of tourists each year from all over the world, according to Al-Mawlawi.
Qatar’s Tourism Bid
It is anticipated that the new channel would significantly affect the interaction of visitors. Visit Qatar will be shown on the TVs in the rooms of hotels across the country. From the convenience of their lodgings, visitors are going to get chance to experience a variety of tourism offers, including the nation’s metropolitan magnificence and breathtaking scenery. Visitors may quickly plan their schedules and remain updated about local attractions thanks to this smooth connectivity.
Es’hailSat’s CEO emphasized the significance of the collaboration by saying, the holding is thrilled to be supporting Visit Qatar’s TV network. According to Mr. Ali Bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, the project uses its “satellite hotspot’ to highlight the most alluring leisure and tourism sites in the country.
After an unprecedented year for Qatar’s tourism sector in 2023, the Visit Qatar TV channel was launched. A record four million tourists visited the nation last year. In 2024, the upward trajectory has persisted. Over 3.7 million tourists visited Qatar in the first nine months of 2024, rising by a 28% rate compared to the same period in 2023.
The popularity of Qatar as a travel destination among Gulf Cooperation Council citizens is largely responsible for the country’s tourist boom. The favorable atmosphere of Qatar for families attracts citizens and residents from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The abundance of activities available and Qatar’s convenient land, air, and sea transportation have further enhanced Qatar’s appeal as a place to visit.
Because of these reasons, Qatar is a popular destination for long vacations, weekend escapes, and artistic excursions. The goal of Visit Qatar’s collaboration with Es’hailSat is to capitalize on this positive trend by enabling the nation to use satellite television to reach a larger global audience. It is anticipated that the channel would be crucial in boosting interest in foreign tourists as it embarks on its voyage.
