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Diyafa 2012: A Landmark for Qatar’s
Hospitality & Tourism Sectors
Diyafa 2012
adding value
Diyafa 2012, the 7th edition of the International
Hotel, Restaurant and Food Exhibition, is the
perfect platform to introduce the latest services,
Qatar’s Investment in the
travel & tourism sector Will
Reach Us$ 4.5 billion in 2012
products and technologies, to network and sign
agreements with market leaders and industry
professionals in Qatar’s vibrant market.
The show introduces new sections this year
including “SPA & Wellness”, “Franchising” and
“Careers in Hospitality”.
With a continuous strong economic growth and a per capita GDP ranking
among the highest in the world, Qatar remains a high quality destination that
attracts premier leisure, business, sports and education tourism. The country is
playing a decisive role in generating new opportunities in travel and tourism.
Qatar Named “World’s
Leading Business Travel
Destination”
Qatar has recorded in 2011 one of
its strongest years yet in terms of
• 77 new hotels and 42 apartment hotels are under construction currently in
Qatar
• 90,000 hotel rooms will be ready by 2022 from 12,000 rooms today
• Major hotel groups such as Rezidor and Accor plan to open in Qatar and the
Middle East
visitor numbers:
• 50% increase in the number of
visitors from the GCC region
• 12% rise in International tourism
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Diyafa 2012 is a comprehensive show
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and visitors alike:
• Salon Culinaire
72% of the total number of
• US-based ultra luxury beach club operator Nikki Beach is set to open a
tourists received by Qatar last year
ARMENIA
LITHUANIA
BAHRAIN
QATAR
• Chefs Table
BELGIUM
SAUDI ARABIA
• Specialists Training
CHINA
THAILAND
• Lifestyle Awards
FRANCE
TUNISIA
GERMANY
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
IRAN
UNITED KINGDOM
• Business tourism accounted for
• 41 new hotels will be operating by 2012 and 35 new hotels opened in 2011
8,302
complemented by a program of inspirational
and innovative attractions for professionals
With the World Cup 10 years away, Qatar has paved the way for endless
development projects, particularly in the hospitality sector including:
FaCts on DIyaFa
2011:
LEBANON
boutique beachfront resort with 47 luxury villas and spa suites.
vIsItoRs’ PRoFIlEs
Development of the hospitality industry further
boosts demand in the food sector
• Food Industry to flourish at an average of 10-15% annually
• Qatar currently meets 90% of its food requirement through imports
• Qatar National Food Security Programme (QNFSP) expects to attain 60 - 70%
food security by 2023 through the development of four sectors: renewable
energy, desalination and water management, agricultural production and
food processing.
DEvEloPmEnt oF
thE hosPItalIty
InDUstRy
FURthER boosts
DEmanD In thE
FooD sECtoR
• Hotel Representatives/
Managers
• Airlines
Representatives
• Chefs
• Club Owners/
Managers
• Restaurant Managers/
Owners
• Supermarkets & Outlet
Managers
• Catering Managers
• Diplomatic Officials
• Media & Press
• Hospitals F&B
Managers / Owners
• Investors
• Sport Stadium
Executives
• Wedding Planners