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The Peninsula
Doha, Qatar: The decision to host the highly anticipated Web Summit next year, according to Qatar Tourism COO Berthold Trenkel, was motivated by several factors, including the successful delivery of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the country's impressive infrastructure.
Trenkel highlighted in a recent panel discussion the reasons behind selecting Qatar as the host country for the event.“Not only because of the great delivery of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and great infrastructures, but one of the main selling pitches is Qatar Airways' network and the open visa regime.”
“If you do the Web Summit here, it does not only include the Middle East, but it's the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asian nations. This, again, will be an immense opportunity that will probably smash any market in the event because it's easy to do it here, and we can pull it off.”
Qatar Airways' extensive global network provides convenient access for attendees coming from various regions, making Qatar an ideal hub for hosting international events.
Web Summit Qatar is set to take place from February 26 to 29, 2024. It will witness the convergence of thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders who will gather in Doha to connect the tech world and drive innovation.
Over 7,500 attendees are expected, along with over 600 startups and more than 300 investors. It will take place at DECC. Trenke said Qatar's exceptional ease in organising Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) events can be attributed to its reputation as one of the most open nations in the world and its streamlined visa scheme.
This is made possible through the recently relaunched Hayya platform, which offers event organisers a seamless process for obtaining visas. Qatar's efficient B2B visa solutions ensure that securing the necessary visas for participants will be a hassle-free experience. The country's unwavering commitment to optimising the potential of any MICE event guarantees that organisers and attendees can expect unparalleled support and access to resources, thereby ensuring the success of their respective events, the COO said.
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