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The Qatari travel and tourism industry is experiencing a golden age, shattering records and solidifying its position as a key economic driver. This surge in success is illuminated by the World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) report. Qatar Tourism Soars 2023: A Year of Remarkable Achievements The past year witnessed a phenomenal upswing in Qatar's travel and tourism sector. Here's a breakdown of the key milestones achieved: GDP Contribution: The sector's contribution to Qatar's GDP skyrocketed by 31%, reaching a historic QAR 81.2 billion. This translates to a staggering 10.3% of the nation's total economic output, emphasizing tourism's crucial role in the country's financial well-being. Job Creation Engine: The industry emerged as a significant source of employment, generating over 20,300 new jobs. This impressive growth pushed the total number of jobs in the sector to nearly 286,000, representing one in eight jobs across Qatar. Domestic Tourism Strength: Domestic visitor spending witnessed a significant uptick, reaching QAR 1.4 billion, indicating a growing interest in exploring the country amongst Qatari residents. However, despite hosting the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup in 2022 and witnessing a nearly 40% increase in visitor spending from abroad (reaching QAR 60.4 billion), international visitor spending still fell short of the previous peak by QAR 1.2 billion. Gearing Up for an Even Brighter 2024 The future looks incredibly promising for Qatar's travel and tourism industry. Here's a glimpse into what 2024 holds: Record-Breaking Projections: The sector is poised to contribute a staggering QAR 90.8 billion to the Qatari economy this year, representing the highest level ever recorded. This translates to a significant 11.3% of the nation's total GDP. Employment Boom: The industry is expected to be a major job creator, supporting more than 334,500 jobs across the country. This growth signifies that over 15.8% of the total workforce will be employed in the travel and tourism sector. International Tourism on the Rise: International visitor spending is projected to rise significantly, reaching a record-breaking QAR 69.6 billion this year. Coupled with a projected domestic spend of QAR 12 billion, the overall tourism revenue is poised for a historic high. These remarkable achievements are a testament to the government's dedication to fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors. This commitment focuses on enhancing Qatar's tourism offerings by creating diverse and immersive experiences that cater to a wide range of visitor preferences. Collaborative efforts include dedicated working groups across various industries. These groups hold regular meetings to identify challenges and leverage the expertise of the private sector to further propel tourism growth. Industry Leaders Express Optimism Julia Simpson, President & CEO of WTTC, is optimistic about the future of Qatar's tourism industry. "Qatar's Travel & Tourism sector is poised to break records this year, highlighting its significance as a leading destination in the Middle East," she stated. Simpson acknowledges the current gap in international visitor spending compared to the previous peak. However, she emphasizes the government's efforts to strengthen collaboration as a catalyst for propelling tourism growth. She concludes by expressing confidence in Qatar's tourism industry playing a crucial role in shaping a national economic landscape defined by prosperity and abundant opportunities. Beyond 2024: A Look at the Next Decade The global tourism body forecasts a robust upward trajectory for the Qatari tourism sector over the next decade. By 2034, the sector's annual GDP contribution is projected to exceed QAR 135 billion, representing nearly 13% of the nation's economy. Furthermore, the industry is expected to employ a staggering 458,000 individuals, with one in five residents working within the travel and tourism sector. A Thriving Tourism Landscape Across the Middle East The positive trend isn't limited to Qatar. The entire Middle Eastern travel and tourism sector witnessed an impressive growth of over 25% in 2023, reaching close to $460 billion. Job creation also saw a significant upswing, with the number of jobs reaching nearly 7.75 million.

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Makka Madina

A different light of tourism-Makka Madina

The utmost sacred city of Islam, Makka Madina was built in 19215 and situated in south Arabia. Place with the population of 2 Million and also known as the birthplace of Mohammad, who told people to come to this place once in order to get salvation from their sins. A large number of Muslim, as well as many visitors, come here to unfold the purity of this destination. The twelfth Lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah is the ideal time when most of the Muslim devotes and travellers visit here. The huge mosque built with stones in rectangular Qaa is made up of granite stone; the height of 40 feet long is the jaw-dropping structure. It is believed that this place is the most sacred site for Muslims where a large number of tourists also visit to explore the uniqueness of this place.

Some other sites to visit near Makka Madina;

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Masjid Nabawi is one of the holiest and second mosques built in the history of Islam. It was built by Prophet Muhammad right next to his house and also contain his tomb. The stunning and uniqueness of the construction of this place attracts so many visitors to experience its beauty. This is an open-air structure that includes the house of worship, court, and school and it also has a vast marble courtyard and enclosing white walls offers a wonderful sight for visitors. Quba Mosque Quba Mosque is located in Madina is the oldest Mosque in the history of the world that you don’t want to miss during the trip to Makkah Madina. Mainly all the attraction points here are related to the faith, and mostly visited by Muslims and devotes. For architecture lover this place is going to be interested, the spectacular design of the architecture of this mosque follows the tradition of Madina which characterized with simplicity but provide a holy edifice to viewers. Madain Saleh Tombs The ideal destination of Saudi Arabia is Madai Saleh. This is an ancient archaeological site in Makka Madina. The 131 big tombs are found here, when you visit here a stunning view of the golden hill, it is one of the spectacular scenes in the Arabian Peninsula. Mostly tourists here unfold the buried tombs here started with Al sane tomb, Al kheremat with the tweety shrines then followed by Qasr Al Sani tomb which indicates the key element of Nabataea grave style and the next  Al Jaballthlib, Qasr Al Bint, and Al Qasr Al Fareed tomb. Masjid Al-Qiblatain On the way to your trip to Makka Madina, you will find the Masjid Qivlatain, it is Mosque of the two Qiblas and historically very precious place for Islam and Muslims. The white constructed body of Masjid provides an amazing experience to viewers. The internal part is also made up of white marble with the lovely architect on it. It attracts many visitors during the year to experience its beauty. Accommodation of Makka Madina If you are planning a trip to Makka Madina, you can visit at any time during the whole year. Moreover, International visitors can catch this place by flights; airport service is also available for 24 hours. Along with this, many hotels and rented places are available to stay, from luxury to affordable to provide you with a better stay at this destination. Read the full article

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Spain gets record number of visitors in 2017 despite a turbulent year politically. In fact, Spain is now the second most visited nation in the world, overtaking the USA. 

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Happy Friday!!!!

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Nothing like front row seats to the harbor tour for Scout's first ride on the Whaler. #Charleston #bostonwhaler #dauntless230 #tallship #columbia #internationalvisitors #familyvacation (at Charleston Harbor)

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A Visit from Uzbekistan

By Leslie

In July, I along with many other Young Leaders had the opportunity to listen and speak to Margarita Urmantseva, a journalist under Pixland from Uzbekistan. Her infectious smile and laughter radiated her love of Uzbekistan. She generalizes that most Uzbekistanis are patriots. Margarita makes this claim due to the positive and loving atmosphere she experiences throughout the country.

Margarita taught us about Uzbekistan through the English alphabet. With each letter we learned more and more about Uzbekistan culture. “We have the BEST apples” she exclaimed. In Uzbekistan, especially in Namangan, the apples are superb, and the selection is endless.

After raving about apples Margarita showed us traditional Uzbekistan clothing, typically made of adras (traditional Uzbek pattern). On the adras there is typically an ikat pattern.

Much of the clothing is made of natural materials, including the dye colors which are usually extracted from plants into the form of juices. Another item of clothing we learned about was tubeteikas, which are soft or hard skull-caps with a soft lining are worn by people of all ages and genders in Uzbekistan. The patterns on a tubeteika depend on the embroiderer, making no one tubeteika the same. Embroideries on the tubeteika often have integrally intertwined Arabic letters of aphorisms, good wishes, and sayings.

Another intricate piece of Uzbekistan life is the suzani. The suzani is very much like a quilt. Mothers embroider the suzani with monumental events and occurrences in her daughter’s life from when she was born up until her marriage. To me this reflects the value of family in Uzbek culture. It shows the unity and closeness of family members, watching one another grow up, and recognizing this maturity as a graceful part of life.

Learning about Uzbek culture pushed me to think about my own culture in a new perspective. Much as the people of Uzbek wear clothing made of adras, Vietnamese women wear traditional long gowns called ao dai with silk pants underneath. An ao dai can be plain, but it is usually embroidered and very colorful. Other than for aesthetic value, these features of the gown can be used to represent the livelihood of the Vietnamese people, and the joyous acceptance of the spring season and natural beauty all around.

Clothing can separate one culture from another, but it can also bind one to another. Being exposed to random tidbits of Uzbekistan life such as the food that they eat, the traditions that they hold, and the extravagance of weddings, I’ve learned much about the values of a majority of a nation through different practices, and even through clothing.

In order to develop a sufficient amount of understanding of another culture, being exposed to the “cultural alphabet” of each language wouldn’t be terrible. Taking the time to examine and analyze the practices and clothing of another culture can greatly reveal the sentiments of a majority of the people in that country.

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Makka Madina

A different light of tourism-Makka Madina

The utmost sacred city of Islam, Makka Madina was built in 19215 and situated in south Arabia. Place with the population of 2 Million and also known as the birthplace of Mohammad, who told people to come to this place once in order to get salvation from their sins. A large number of Muslim, as well as many visitors, come here to unfold the purity of this destination. The twelfth Lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah is the ideal time when most of the Muslim devotes and travellers visit here. The huge mosque built with stones in rectangular Qaa is made up of granite stone; the height of 40 feet long is the jaw-dropping structure. It is believed that this place is the most sacred site for Muslims where a large number of tourists also visit to explore the uniqueness of this place.

Some other sites to visit near Makka Madina;

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Masjid Nabawi is one of the holiest and second mosques built in the history of Islam. It was built by Prophet Muhammad right next to his house and also contain his tomb. The stunning and uniqueness of the construction of this place attracts so many visitors to experience its beauty. This is an open-air structure that includes the house of worship, court, and school and it also has a vast marble courtyard and enclosing white walls offers a wonderful sight for visitors. Quba Mosque Quba Mosque is located in Madina is the oldest Mosque in the history of the world that you don’t want to miss during the trip to Makkah Madina. Mainly all the attraction points here are related to the faith, and mostly visited by Muslims and devotes. For architecture lover this place is going to be interested, the spectacular design of the architecture of this mosque follows the tradition of Madina which characterized with simplicity but provide a holy edifice to viewers. Madain Saleh Tombs The ideal destination of Saudi Arabia is Madai Saleh. This is an ancient archaeological site in Makka Madina. The 131 big tombs are found here, when you visit here a stunning view of the golden hill, it is one of the spectacular scenes in the Arabian Peninsula. Mostly tourists here unfold the buried tombs here started with Al sane tomb, Al kheremat with the tweety shrines then followed by Qasr Al Sani tomb which indicates the key element of Nabataea grave style and the next  Al Jaballthlib, Qasr Al Bint, and Al Qasr Al Fareed tomb. Masjid Al-Qiblatain On the way to your trip to Makka Madina, you will find the Masjid Qivlatain, it is Mosque of the two Qiblas and historically very precious place for Islam and Muslims. The white constructed body of Masjid provides an amazing experience to viewers. The internal part is also made up of white marble with the lovely architect on it. It attracts many visitors during the year to experience its beauty. Accommodation of Makka Madina If you are planning a trip to Makka Madina, you can visit at any time during the whole year. Moreover, International visitors can catch this place by flights; airport service is also available for 24 hours. Along with this, many hotels and rented places are available to stay, from luxury to affordable to provide you with a better stay at this destination. Read the full article

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Makka Madina

A different light of tourism-Makka Madina

The utmost sacred city of Islam, Makka Madina was built in 19215 and situated in south Arabia. Place with the population of 2 Million and also known as the birthplace of Mohammad, who told people to come to this place once in order to get salvation from their sins. A large number of Muslim, as well as many visitors, come here to unfold the purity of this destination. The twelfth Lunar month of Dhu al-Hijjah is the ideal time when most of the Muslim devotes and travellers visit here. The huge mosque built with stones in rectangular Qaa is made up of granite stone; the height of 40 feet long is the jaw-dropping structure. It is believed that this place is the most sacred site for Muslims where a large number of tourists also visit to explore the uniqueness of this place.

Some other sites to visit near Makka Madina;

Al-Masjid an-Nabawi Masjid Nabawi is one of the holiest and second mosques built in the history of Islam. It was built by Prophet Muhammad right next to his house and also contain his tomb. The stunning and uniqueness of the construction of this place attracts so many visitors to experience its beauty. This is an open-air structure that includes the house of worship, court, and school and it also has a vast marble courtyard and enclosing white walls offers a wonderful sight for visitors. Quba Mosque Quba Mosque is located in Madina is the oldest Mosque in the history of the world that you don’t want to miss during the trip to Makkah Madina. Mainly all the attraction points here are related to the faith, and mostly visited by Muslims and devotes. For architecture lover this place is going to be interested, the spectacular design of the architecture of this mosque follows the tradition of Madina which characterized with simplicity but provide a holy edifice to viewers. Madain Saleh Tombs The ideal destination of Saudi Arabia is Madai Saleh. This is an ancient archaeological site in Makka Madina. The 131 big tombs are found here, when you visit here a stunning view of the golden hill, it is one of the spectacular scenes in the Arabian Peninsula. Mostly tourists here unfold the buried tombs here started with Al sane tomb, Al kheremat with the tweety shrines then followed by Qasr Al Sani tomb which indicates the key element of Nabataea grave style and the next  Al Jaballthlib, Qasr Al Bint, and Al Qasr Al Fareed tomb. Masjid Al-Qiblatain On the way to your trip to Makka Madina, you will find the Masjid Qivlatain, it is Mosque of the two Qiblas and historically very precious place for Islam and Muslims. The white constructed body of Masjid provides an amazing experience to viewers. The internal part is also made up of white marble with the lovely architect on it. It attracts many visitors during the year to experience its beauty. Accommodation of Makka Madina If you are planning a trip to Makka Madina, you can visit at any time during the whole year. Moreover, International visitors can catch this place by flights; airport service is also available for 24 hours. Along with this, many hotels and rented places are available to stay, from luxury to affordable to provide you with a better stay at this destination. Read the full article