Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Chamber (QC) to jointly host an industry-wide forum in January 2016. Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Chamber (QC) to jointly host an industry-wide forum in January 2016.

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Chamber (QC) to host industry-wide forum in January 2016 to support local tourism and attract investment into the sector.

In support of local tourism business owners and to attract more local and foreign investment into the sector, Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and Qatar Chamber (QC) will be jointly hosting an industry-wide forum in January.

QC’s Tourism and Exhibition Committee and industry professionals will be present at the events discussions and will seek input from key stakeholders.

Discussions will aim to enhance the development of licensing solutions that will greatly improve the experience of Qatar’s future tourism sector investors.

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According to recent QTA figures, 97 tourism establishments were licensed by the Authority in 2015, including hotels, tour operators and destination management companies, in addition to the renewal of 167 licenses.

QTA has also licensed a total of 241 exhibitions and events, including charity events, in addition to licensing 90 exhibition organising companies.

The forum is intended to provide a channel for QTA to ensure that the new process alleviates any concerns or pressures they may be experiencing and reflects their needs.