Qatar Set To Host 51St UN Tourism Conference Wednesday

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Represented by Qatar Tourism, Qatar is preparing to host the 51st UN tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East, set to take place in Doha on Feb. 12.
The meeting will bring together tourism ministers, senior officials, and experts from various countries in the region, as well as leadership from the UN World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).
In a statement Monday, Qatar Tourism said that the selection of Doha as the host city underscores Qatar's growing status as a regional and global hub in the tourism sector and its leadership role in promoting both regional and international cooperation. This is especially significant considering the country's recent successes in hosting major global events, most notably the FIFA World Cup 2022.
During the meeting, the UN Tourism will present reports on the sector's performance for the 2024-2025 period, and future policies and plans will be discussed.
HE Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar Saad Bin Ali al-Kharji said: "Hosting the 51st meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Middle East reflects our steadfast commitment to enhancing regional cooperation and developing the tourism sector as a key driver of economic and social growth. Qatar has proven its capability to organize and host major international events, establishing itself as a global model for sustainable tourism. We are confident that this meeting will further advance regional cooperation in the tourism sector, and we look forward to exchanging ideas and expertise with partners from across the region to bolster the Middle East's position as a unique global tourism destination."
In addition to the ministerial sessions and official meetings, the conference titled "Sports Tourism and the Tourism Industry Post-World Cup" will be held on Feb. 13 at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Centre, featuring a distinguished group of experts and specialists.
The conference will explore the impact of major sporting events on tourism in the Middle East, their role in fostering sustainable tourism, and the role of technology in enhancing the sports tourism experience. It will also focus on how Qatar and its neighboring countries are collaborating to establish the Middle East as a global sports tourism destination, and the role sport plays in enhancing destination branding across the region, drawing on Qatar's successes and the lessons learned from its experiences.

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