(MENAFN) Qatar witnessed 2.8 million visitors entering the country in 2014, generating 61,000 jobs in the tourism sector and an economic injection of USD7.6 billion, equal to 8.3 percent of Qatar's non-extraction GDP, according to IFP Info, the Peninsula reported.
Projects totaling USD8.48 billion are currently underway that will set Qatar up as a major tourist and venue attraction, including Doha Festival City, Doha Convention Centre, Rayyan Mall (Mall of Qatar), Doha Zoo, Lusail Museum and Katara Towers (Lusail Marina).
"Qatar has witnessed astounding economic growth over the past decade, and this has translated into a healthy tourism sector focused on culture, shopping, sporting events, meetings and exhibitions," the Exhibition Manager at Arabian Travel Market said.
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