Qatar records over 9.6 million hotel room nights in 2025

Doha, Qatar: Qatar s tourism sector recorded a landmark year in 2025, with hotel room nights sold reaching 9.7 million and visitor numbers expected to...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s tourism sector recorded a landmark year in 2025, with hotel room nights sold reaching 9.7 million and visitor numbers expected to reach their highest level in the country’s history.

Ayman Al Qudwa, Member of the Tourism and Exhibitions Committee at the Qatar Chamber, said in an interview with Qatar Radio that “around 9.7 million hotel nights were sold during the first 11 months of 2025.”

He noted that “visitor arrivals between January and November reached approximately 4.4 million, while December figures have yet to be officially released.”

Al Qudwa said early indicators suggest that 2025 will surpass all previous records in terms of both visitor numbers and hotel occupancy.

He attributed the strong performance to a packed events calendar, describing December as a “grand finale” that featured major international and regional events, including the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the FIFA Arab Cup, and a range of sporting and cultural activities.