Air India Express resumes flights to Bahrain, Qatar
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Air India Express, India’s international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting April 30.
Qatar Airways resumes daily services to Bahrain, Kozhikode
Tue, 28 Apr 2026
Qatar Airways continues to reinstate its global network, announcing the return of daily flights to Bahrain (BAH) and Kozhikode (CCJ), starting May 1, 2026.
Qatar Airways suspends flights amid airspace closure; Qatar extends entry visas
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Qatar Airways announced on March 3 that its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Simultaneously, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior automatically extends all expired or near-expiry visas by one month, free of charge.
Visit Qatar opens registration for Qatar T100 Triathlon 2026
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Visit Qatar in partnership with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) and the Qatar Triathlon Federation, has announced the opening of registrations for the Qatar T100 Triathlon World Championship Final 2026, set to take place in Qatar on 11–12 December..
IHG to launch Kimpton luxury brand in Qatar
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, a 283-key luxury lifestyle hotel set to open in mid-2026 in the heart of Qatar’s capital. Located in a vibrant downtown area near major business districts and cultural attractions, the hotel will cater to both business and leisure travellers.
Qatar kicks off February 2026 with culture, sports, global events
Mon, 02 Feb 2026
The February 2026 edition of Qatar Calendar brings a wide-ranging programme of international conferences, cultural showcases, major sporting competitions, live performances and community celebrations.
Qatar welcomes over 5.1m guests in 2025
Mon, 05 Jan 2026
Qatar welcomed over 5.1 million guests from across the globe in 2025, drawn by the country’s dynamic year-round calendar of events and vibrant atmosphere, creating memorable experiences for every traveller.
Qatar offers two-month, multiple-entry GCC Residents Visa
Sun, 30 Nov 2025
Qatar Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior and the Permanent Committee for Managing Visitor Entry, has announced updates to the “Hayya” GCC Residents Visa (A2). The updates, which will take effect on November 30, 2025, allows visitors from GCC countries to stay in Qatar for up to two months and offers multiple-entry access.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain lead regional travel expansion: report
Wed, 12 Nov 2025
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are now driving the GCC’s outbound travel growth, with Qatar and Oman also experiencing remarkable rises as regional aviation capacity and tourism investments accelerate, according to new traveller insights released by Dragonpass.
Minor Hotels names Commercial Director for five Qatar properties
Tue, 11 Nov 2025
Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Adam Harvey as Commercial Director, overseeing five of the group’s properties in Qatar — Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli, Al Najada Hotel by Tivoli, Al Najada Hotel Apartments by Oaks, and Souq Al Wakra Hotel by Tivoli.
World of events landing in Qatar
Thu, 30 Oct 2025
Visit Qatar has unveiled a dynamic new campaign celebrating the nation’s vibrant year-round calendar of cultural, sporting, and entertainment events.
Qatar's international visitors surpass 3.5m by September
Tue, 28 Oct 2025
Qatar Tourism reported strong growth in 2025, with over 3.5 million international visitors by September, a 2.2% increase from 2024. The GCC contributed 36%, followed by Europe (25%) and Asia/Oceania (22%). Air arrivals constituted 60% of total entries.
Qatar, Kenya Airways add codeshare flights to 19 destinations
Tue, 21 Oct 2025
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways are launching codeshare flights to 19 destinations, starting October 26, 2025. Kenya Airways customers can book flights from Nairobi to Doha and beyond, while Qatar Airways customers access eight destinations in Kenya. Sales begin on October 21.
Travelex launches Mobile FX stores at Hamad International Airport
Tue, 07 Oct 2025
Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has unveiled a fleet of mobile currency exchange kiosks in the two newly unveiled Concourses, D & E, at Hamad International Airport, making it the first airport in the region to offer fully mobile, dual-sided FX kiosks.