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Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and 10 industry partners will be participating in IBTM Barcelona this week where they will showcase a full range of hotels, destination management companies, event management companies, and state-of-the-art venues that make for an attractive business events destination in the region.
Following a series of winning bids to host international events in Qatar, QTA and its partners are aiming to build on buyers' interest and draw more event planners to the destination.
Twelve international conferences are already planned to be held in Doha next year. Among those confirmed are the first Middle East edition of ICEIRD (International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development) and IATA's International Ground Handling Conference.
Ahmed Al Obaidli, Director of Exhibitions at QTA said, 'Event planners and organisers are always looking for new destinations to host their events. IBTM Barcelona presents a unique opportunity for us to showcase Qatar as a welcoming and easily-accessible meeting point where professionals with shared interests, can learn and share knowledge while experiencing the country's unique cultural offerings.
He added, 'Qatar's authentic tourism offerings, combined with world-class venues, an expanded transport netawork, and exceptional accessibility via the national carrier, Qatar Airways have already proven Qatar to be a highly attractive business event destination.
During the three-day global trade event which opens tomorrow, QTA will hold a networking lunch where buyers are invited to learn more about the country's unique tourism products and services. QTA and partner delegates are will also attend match-making sessions with relevant industry representatives from across the world.
QTA partners which will be exhibiting at the Qatar Business Events stand include Alwadi Hotel Doha - MGallery by AccorHotels, Arabian Adventures Qatar, Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), Labbaik Tours & Travels, Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, Qatar International Adventures, Qatar Airways (QMICE), Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel and The Torch Doha.
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