Qatar: Qatar Tourism hosted the 2nd edition of QT Awards Alumni Network gathering, bringing together winners from all editions of the Qatar Tourism Awards, alongside sector stakeholders.
According to Qatar News Agency, the event was held during Ghabga in the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to strengthen sector engagement and collaboration. The gathering reinforced Qatar Tourism's commitment to sustaining excellence beyond the awards cycle through long-term partnerships and knowledge exchange.
During the event, HE Chairman of Qatar Tourism Saad bin Ali Al Kharji stated that since the launch of the Qatar Tourism Awards in 2023, the programme has served as a leading national platform to recognise excellence. It has elevated standards of quality, innovation, and leadership while supporting the development of sustainable tourism services and experiences across the State. Through the Alumni Network, Qatar Tourism continues to build a community of leaders who exchange knowledge, share best practices, and open new horizons for growth. This approach reflects a firm belief that the success of the sector depends on collaboration and integration across the entire tourism ecosystem.
In his remarks, Chief of Tourism Development Sector at Qatar Tourism Omar Abdulrahman Al Jaber emphasized that the Qatar Tourism Awards were established to ensure that excellence does not end at recognition. Through the Alumni Network, Qatar Tourism is converting achievement into sustained sector impact by enabling collaboration, strengthening service standards, and encouraging innovation across the tourism ecosystem. As preparations are made for the 4th edition, the focus remains on enhancing the Awards framework and reinforcing the alumni's role as ambassadors of excellence within Qatar's evolving tourism landscape.
Since its launch in 2023, the Qatar Tourism Awards has delivered three successful editions, recognizing 127 winners. As the programme approaches its 4th Edition in 2026, Qatar Tourism continues to expand the Awards ecosystem through initiatives including the enhanced QT Awards Portal, the Guidebook, the Magazine, and dedicated digital platforms, reinforcing transparency, accessibility, and sector-wide engagement.