Doha, June 17 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism (QT) officially launched the fourth edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards.

The Qatar Tourism Awards is an initiative by Qatar Tourism, developed in collaboration with the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), to recognize individuals and businesses across Qatar's tourism and hospitality sector for their outstanding contributions to service excellence.

Chief of the Tourism Development Sector at Qatar Tourism Omar Abdulrahman Al Jaber said: "The Qatar Tourism Awards have become an important platform for recognizing the individuals and organizations that contribute to delivering exceptional tourism experiences across Qatar. Since its launch, the program has continued to evolve and expand year after year, reflecting the growth and increasing competitiveness of Qatar's tourism sector.

Through our continued partnership with UN Tourism, we remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, credibility, and excellence while encouraging innovation and continuous development across the sector."

Director of International Development and Cooperation at UN Tourism Jaime I. Mayaki said: "UN Tourism is proud to deepen its strategic partnership with Qatar Tourism as the Qatar Tourism Awards continue to expand their reach, influence and regional significance.

Together, we are consolidating a leading platform for excellence, one that celebrates outstanding achievements, advances best practices across the sector, and contributes to a more competitive, inclusive and sustainable tourism future for Qatar and the wider region."

In line with its efforts to further enhance accessibility and improve the applicant experience, Qatar Tourism has launched a new Qatar Tourism Awards application portal developed in collaboration with Hayya Platform.

The new platform offers a streamlined application journey, simplified profile creation, improved navigation, and enhanced user experience, enabling applicants to manage submissions more efficiently throughout the Awards cycle.

Applications will undergo an initial assessment conducted jointly by Qatar Tourism and UN Tourism, followed by a final evaluation by an independent panel of local and international experts. The panel members will be announced at a later stage to ensure transparency and fairness throughout the process.

To support prospective applicants, Qatar Tourism will organize a series of educational workshops throughout the application period, providing guidance on profile creation, registration requirements, submission criteria, and best practices for completing applications.

Throughout the Awards cycle, applicants will also be able to access support and submit inquiries through Qatar Tourism's existing 106 contact centers.

Winners of the fourth edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards will be announced at an official awards ceremony to be held later this year, as part of Qatar Tourism's ongoing efforts to support excellence across the tourism sector and recognize impactful contributions that enhance Qatar's position as a leading global tourism destination. (QNA)