Visit Qatar and Es’hailSat have signed an agreement to launch a dedicated Visit Qatar television channel.
The partnership agreement was signed at an event by Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, Chief Executive Officer of Visit Qatar, and Ali Bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, CEO of Es’hailSat.
The dedicated Visit Qatar channel will be available on the Es’hail-2 satellite, broadcasted at the 26⁰ East hotspot, which has a large number of viewers due to its coverage of the entire Middle East and all of North Africa.
The channel will highlight Qatar as one of the world’s leading travel destinations. Hotels throughout Qatar will offer the channel on the TVs of all guest rooms, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the country’s tourism offerings and stay updated on ongoing events.
Commenting on Visit Qatar’s partnership with Es’hailSat, and the launch of the Visit Qatar TV channel, Eng. Al-Mawlawi, said, “Qatar is an exciting global travel destination and has been receiving millions of visitors annually from across the globe over the past few years. This partnership with Es’hailSat for a dedicated tourism TV channel will showcase the diversity of the country’s tourism offering and promote its robust calendar of events.”
“Es’hailSat is delighted to power Visit Qatar’s TV channel and showcase the most attractive travel and tourist destinations across the State of Qatar via its satellite hotspot,” commented Al-Kuwari. “We believe that Es’hailSat’s experience in providing advanced satellite services to the public and private sector in [the] State of Qatar, in addition to the premier broadcasters and enterprises across [the] Middle East and North Africa, aligns perfectly with Visit Qatar’s objective of enabling [the] development of the tourism sector through new initiatives.”
Boosting Qatar as a Tourist Destination
Through partnerships and ongoing initiatives, Visit Qatar aims to strengthen Qatar's position as a premier, family-friendly tourist destination, distinguished by its service excellence. Visit Qatar’s mission is to elevate the visitor experience and to promote and increase regional and international visitor demand by showcasing the country’s rich culture and thrilling attractions, as well as organize events that attract tourists from all over the world.
After welcoming a record-breaking four million visitors in 2023, Qatar's tourism industry has continued its remarkable growth throughout 2024. By September of this year, the country had already exceeded 3.7 million visitors, representing a 28% increase compared to the same period in 2023. As a favored destination for GCC residents and nationals, Qatar consistently draws millions of visitors from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, whether it be by land, air, or sea.
Es’hailSat Overview
Es’hailSat provides satellite, broadcast, teleport, and managed services across the State of Qatar and powers this partnership with 15 years of specialized experience in catering to the Qatar government, broadcasters, telecommunication companies, and enterprises across the Middle East and North Africa.
Es’hailSat’s infrastructure includes two satellites at 25.5⁰/26⁰ East together with a 50,000 sqm teleport facility, which ensures reliable and independent connectivity services.
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