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QTM 2024 brought together over 300 exhibitors from 60 countries, offering an unparalleled platform for industry professionals to network, collaborate, and explore the latest trends in travel and tourism. Their focus was on fostering partnerships, sharing knowledge, and exploring emerging trends such as sustainable tourism and experiential travel. There were many Eastern European tourism boards, which is the emerging market for Qatar as a destination who attended and exhibited their offerings. The main travel agents in Qatar shared a wide space together providing the visitors an opportunity to connect and network with them. Asian tourism boards such as Korea tourism had brought in many partners with them this year. QTM 2024 aligns with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, which prioritizes economic diversification and sustainable development. Tourism is central to this vision, and Qatar is already seeing results, with 2.956 million visitors in the first seven months of 2024, representing a 26.2% growth compared to last year. The event has established itself as a premier platform for innovation and business development within the travel and tourism sector. We are fostering strategic partnerships, offering a robust hosted buyers program, facilitating B2B meetings, and hosting engaging conferences that encourage collaboration and drive industry growth. Speaking about Qatar Travel Mart 2024, Rawad Sleem, Co-founder and General Manager of NeXTfairs, the organizers of QTM, stated: “We are thrilled to open QTM 2024, which represents a milestone in Qatar’s journey to become a global tourism hub. This year’s expanded event, covering 15,000 square meters, reflects the rapid growth of Qatar’s tourism sector and its increasing importance on the world stage. QTM 2024 is not just an exhibition; it’s a catalyst for innovation, partnerships, and sustainable growth in …

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