Marking its ninth year, Hospitality Qatar continues to play a central role in advancing Qatar’s hospitality industry. This year’s event, which was held on 12-14 November 2024 at DECC, provided an exceptional platform for industry suppliers to engage with key stakeholders from leading hotels, restaurants, and F&B outlets across Qatar. Focused on fostering business connections and industry insights, the gathering allowed participants to showcase their latest products, services, and technologies tailored for the hospitality sector, facilitating networking and growth within a supportive, professional environment.

The Industry’s Annual Gathering Place

As the industry’s exclusive annual event, Hospitality Qatar enjoyed strong support from key organizations such as Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways, drawing in decision-makers from across sectors. This year’s edition attracted government entities, private investors, and project leaders, establishing a comprehensive procurement hub that met the diverse needs of Qatar’s hospitality market. Spanning hotels, F&B, interiors, entertainment, and travel, the event also offered a customized B2B Matchmaking program, ensuring participants can connect directly with procurement teams from ministries, hotels, and airlines, optimizing each attendee’s experience.

Growth Opportunities in Qatar’s Hospitality Market

Qatar’s hospitality sector is set for notable expansion, supported by the National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030. With a planned investment of $45 billion, the country aims to grow its tourism sector significantly, adding up to 56,000 hotel keys by 2025 and forecasting a project pipeline worth $7 billion. The HORECA and F&B industries, projected to reach a value of $13.6 billion by 2026, present extensive opportunities for suppliers. Anticipating close to 7 million tourists by 2030, Qatar’s commitment to its hospitality market reflects its goal of positioning tourism as a key economic contributor, estimated to reach 12% of GDP.