August 2023

Positioned as the exclusive platform for Qatar’s travel and tourism industry, Qatar Travel Mart 2023 anticipates the participation of up to 200 exhibitors, and over 9,000 visitors from more than 60 countries.

Attendees can look forward to engaging in the event’s illustrious three-day international conference, global village, gala dinner and awards ceremony with business-to-business opportunities of the Hosted Buyers’ Program. There also media familiarisation trips and cultural tours of Qatar.

Qatar Travel Mart (QTM) 2023 is organised by NeXTfairs for Exhibitions and Conference under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar.

Qatar’s status as a flourishing tourism destination has been solidified with the recognition by The Arab Tourism Organization (ATO) – designating Doha as the Arab Tourism Capital for 2023. This notable title is poised to draw innovative investment projects aimed at harnessing the potential of Qatar’s natural, cultural, and historical resources while also elevating human capital capabilities in the region.

While selecting Doha as the Arab Tourism Capital is a testament to Qatar’s progress; exemplified by its exceptional development, luxurious hotels, resorts, pristine beaches, vibrant entertainment hubs, and inviting public parks.

For those attending Qatar Travel Mart three days of international conference, will be able to look forward to a gathering of a diverse lineup of experts and industry leaders to share invaluable insights and best practices. The conference attracts senior-level executives and decision-makers from the tourism sector, including academics, researchers, policymakers, consultants, government officials, students, and professionals from complementary industries in the tourism sector.

The Hosted Buyer Program organised in collaboration with Qatar Tourism, offers exhibitors and visitors the opportunity to meet with over 100 international buyers. Through pre-arranged face-to-face meetings, participants can explore potential investments and forge joint ventures with tourism experts, paving the way for numerous fruitful business deals.

Highlight of the event is the prestigious QTM Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner, celebrating excellence within the travel and tourism and hospitality industry – recognising and rewarding professional and corporate achievements.

The Global Village at QTM serves as a melting pot of diverse cultures, connecting different parts of the world under one roof, showcasing heritage, traditions, and philosophies. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in Qatar’s rich traditions and heritage through entertaining cultural tours, providing a deeper appreciation of the country’s unique offerings.

Qatar Travel Mart 2023 takes place from November, 20 to 22 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre.

If  you would like to reserve exhibition space at QTM 2023 or for more information, please visit www.qtmqatar.com or call 00974 5514 1188.

Asian incentive meeting planners and corporations are choosing Melbourne, with Melbourne Convention Bureau securing 17 Asian incentive groups across China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and India since the start of the new fiscal year of the bureau.

These wins will bring 2,345 delegates to Victoria, filling 4,033 room nights across the city’s hotels and injecting AUD9.6M into the economy.

The chief executive of Melbourne Convention Bureau, Ms. Julia Swanson stated, the bureau has always had a strong presence across the Asia Pacific region, with team members in China, Malaysia and India working with planners to create unique programs.

“MCB’s efforts to grow this market back to its full potential, has been rewarded with 19 per cent of wins in this segment to date hailing from China,” Ms. Swanson added.

Australia has once again join China’s list of Approved Destination Status (ADS) nations. At the same time, Melbourne’s aviation capacity expanded with seven out of eight carriers from Mainland China has resumed operating to Melbourne.

Across the 17 incentive groups arriving, delegates will visit an array of attractions in Melbourne and regional Victoria. The exciting line-up includes some of Victoria’s most popular regions, the Yarra Valley, Goldfields, Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island Nature Park for the iconic Penguin Parade as well as, enjoy a trip across the splendour of the Great Ocean Road.