Dear Partners,

In recent weeks, our region faced unprecedented challenges. But we proved something essential - that our fundamental values and commitments to one another are unshakeable.

I want to begin by thanking you unreservedly for standing with us during this period. Your partnership and support has been integral to what we accomplish together. And I want to assure you: we are not simply recovering - we are executing a deliberate, coordinated bounce-back plan grounded in the proven strength of our destination and the full readiness of our infrastructure.

How we showed up for our guests

Because we work as an integrated tourism ecosystem, when the crisis struck and thousands of visitors found themselves stranded and uncertain, our collective response was immediate and clear: we would care for them completely, with no questions asked.

Emergency visas secured within hours. Extended stays fully accommodated - accommodation, meals, care, reassurance - despite operational complexity. Thousands of travellers guided through uncertainty by our dedicated 24/7 call centre, working around the clock to provide answers and support at every step.

Throughout this period, we transcended mere operational efficiency to demonstrate the very best of Qatari hospitality - rooted in what tourism fundamentally is: human connection, trust, and genuine care.

A moment of opportunity

Tourism investment is a long-term commitment. Those who build hotels, develop experiences and deploy capital in Qatar do so with confidence that our business environments are stable, our operational excellence is unwavering and our commitment to exceptional service is non-negotiable.

What we have just proven - under real pressure, in real time - is precisely that commitment.

Your continued investment, your support and your commitment to excellence directly helps shape Qatar's future as a global tourism destination. We don't succeed in isolation - we succeed together. We look forward to welcoming international tourists back to Qatar very soon, when this crisis has fully passed - so they can experience the full warmth of our hospitality once again.

Warm regards,

Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi 

Chief Executive Officer 

Visit Qatar