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Unified tourist visa to drive demand in GCC member states
Reading Time: 2 minutesGCC: Member states in the GCC [Gulf Cooperation Council] have agreed to roll out a unified tourist visa, which is set to fuel a spike in short-term rental demand across the region.
Golden goals: Qatar and the World Cup
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhile not without controversy, Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is a significant milestone on its journey to becoming a premier league tourism destination. IHM’s editorial team reports.
Qatar proposes 1000 “Bedouin style” tents for World Cup fans
Reading Time: 3 minutesQatar: The organisers of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar are proposing to pitch 1000 “Bedouin style” tents in the desert for football fans visiting the Emirati state for the tournament.
Qatar launches holiday home regulations ahead of World Cup
Reading Time: 2 minutesQatar: Qatar Tourism is set to introduce a complete licencing and classification process to regulate the operation of holiday homes owned by individuals. The new regulations outline the requirements for homeowners to apply for a licence, including quality standards, amenities, health and safety, accessibility criteria, code of conduct and environmental sustainability. Similar to the Qatar […]