Qatar’s hospitality sector sees solid growth with over 41,000 hotel rooms in 2025

QATAR –  Qatar’s hospitality sector has witnessed solid growth in the first half of 2025 with the addition of 718 new hotel rooms, bringing the total supply to 41,463 rooms, according to global property consultancy Knight Frank.

Approximately 60% of these rooms belong to internationally branded hotels, underscoring Qatar’s position as a leading regional lifestyle and leisure destination.

The country is on track to reach 44,562 hotel rooms by the end of 2027, aligning with the government’s national tourism strategy aimed at expanding and diversifying its tourism sector.

This growth supports Qatar’s ambition to enhance its global hospitality appeal beyond the FIFA World Cup momentum.

Occupancy rates edged up by 0.3% to reach 70.7% over the past twelve months, reflecting steady demand despite the modest increase in supply.

Although the average daily rate (ADR) softened slightly by 0.2% to QR454 (US$124.2), revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased by 2.9% to QR321 (US$87.8), indicating sustained profitability within the hotel sector.

Oussama El Kadiri, Partner and Head of Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory at Knight Frank, noted, “Occupancy has continued to grow across all segments, driven by demand from regional tourists and business travellers.”

He emphasized the positive impact of upcoming events such as the launch of Art Basel Qatar in 2026 and the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix in November 2025, as well as enhanced airlift capacity boosting international tourism.

The country’s diversified tourism offerings include high-end shopping, cultural centres such as Msheireb and Katara, and active promotion of conferences and exhibitions, which further solidify Qatar’s role as an international hospitality hub.

Similarly, lifestyle F&B outlets remain resilient with rents averaging QR231 per square metre per month, supported by strong consumer demand for dining and experiential destinations.

Qatar’s tourism landscape remains healthy following a 24.6% surge in visitors in 2024, reaching 5.05 million, a significant increase from 4 million in 2023.

This growth is fueled by intensified regional promotions and the continuous development of cultural, retail, and sports tourism attractions.

With these positive trends, Qatar is well-positioned to achieve its strategic tourism goals and strengthen its status as a vibrant destination in the Gulf region.

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