3Rd Qatar Tourism Awards Launched

(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The search for Qatar's top tourism and hospitality performers is officially underway as Qatar Tourism (QT), in collaboration with the World Tourism Organisation (UN Tourism), opened applications for the third annual Qatar Tourism Awards 2025 Monday.
Addressing a press conference, QT's Tourism Development Sector chief Omar al-Jaber said:“We are proud to continue highlighting stories of excellence by honouring individuals and institutions that elevate service standards across the tourism sector.
“Our renewed partnership with UN Tourism strengthens the credibility of every stage of the awards. With the organisation's global expertise and established benchmarks, we are confident that this edition will be managed with the utmost transparency and precision”.
He stressed that QT has refined the evaluation framework for greater clarity and depth, maintaining its collaboration with UN Tourism in a shared effort to support Qatar's ambitions and uphold fairness for applicants. Submissions are now being accepted, with the portal open until August 7.
According to QT, this year's edition added two new sub-categories: Hotelier of the Year, for general managers demonstrating notable leadership and innovation in hotel operations; and Leading Chief Concierge, for five-star property concierges in Qatar who exemplify exceptional guest service and deep local knowledge.
Organisers noted that the initiative, now in its third year, continues to evolve as a legacy platform fostering exceptional performance and competition by recognising superior service and the shaping of distinctive Qatari visitor experiences. QT and UN Tourism will initially assess applications, before a distinguished panel of local and international experts, announced in June for transparency, conducts the final evaluation.
UN Tourism's International Development and Co-operation director Jaime Mayaki said:“As we launch the third edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards, we reaffirm our commitment to excellence, transparency, and global best practices.
“These Awards honour the pioneers shaping Qatar's tourism story – from chefs reimagining local flavours, to concierges creating unforgettable experiences, to innovators harnessing technology for smarter travel.
“Every nomination tells a story of dedication, with the power to shape not only the future of tourism in Qatar, but around the world. UN Tourism is proud to stand alongside Qatar in this initiative, built on trust, shared values, and a common pursuit of progress,” Mayaki added.
QT also launched the Qatar Tourism Awards Alumni Network recently to promote engagement between previous winners and its leadership. Winners of the third edition, set to be revealed in November, will gain increased visibility via QT/Visit Qatar platforms and sponsorship priority, reflecting ongoing sector support.
Meanwhile, Gastronomic Experiences applicants must be enrolled in the Taste of Qatar initiative, highlighting QT's commitment to industry-wide service quality.
Application guidelines and more information are available at: or email [email protected]

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