Doha, October 23 (QNA) - Qatar Tourism revealed the opening of more than 20 hotels, resorts and new tourist destinations in the country ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, stressing that these projects and tourist attractions will be ready to receive fans in the tournament, which begins on Nov. 20 and continues until Dec. 18.

In a statement on Sunday, Qatar Tourism stated that 2022 represents an unprecedented year in the process of development witnessed by the State of Qatar, its transformation into a global tourist destination, and its aspiration to increase the number of its visitors to six million visitors annually by 2030.

Acting Head of the Promotion Department of Qatar Tourism, Haya Al Noaimi, said that 2022 is an exceptional year, as it witnessed the opening of many hotels and major tourism projects, from shopping malls to beach clubs, museums and amusement parks.

She added by saying that they look forward to welcoming in the coming months all visitors to Qatar, who can now experience a new range of hotels, tourist resorts and world-class tourist attractions that suit all categories of visitors, and suit all budgets, noting that in light of expectations, more than one million fans will visit Qatar during the world's most prominent football event, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, these fans will discover in Qatar much more than iconic country-built stadiums, fan festivals and state-of-the-art facilities, thanks to the many activities and tourist experiences that will be offered throughout the country in conjunction with sports competitions.

New attractions include entertainment venues, seaside and beach clubs, arts and culture houses, shopping malls, and the new Qatar 2022 hotels and resorts.

The entertainment venues include many tourist sites, such as Al Maha Island, Lusail Winter Wonderland, Lusail Boulevard, Qetaifan Island North, Corinthia Yacht Club, and West Walk. These sites accommodate restaurants, brands, and other recreational activities.

In early November, three new beaches will be opened in the heart of Doha, including West Bay North Beach Project, West Bay Beach, B12 Beach Club Doha, and DOHASANDS Beach Club, in addition to other existing beaches, such as 974 Beach Club, La Mar Beach Club, and Makani Beach Club.

Qatar's iconic Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) reopened to the public on Oct. 5, 2022, following a year-long facilities enhancement project. The re-imagination of its permanent collection of over 1,000 objects will create a new visitor-focused layout and storyline, allowing the museum to showcase its world-renowned exhibits as never before. Aimed at families with children, the new galleries at MIA include hands-on experiences and activities.

It pointed out that the new Qatar 2022 hotels and resorts include: Fuwairit Kite Beach, The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha, The Outpost Al Barari, Rixos Qetaifan Island North Doha, Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay, Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail, The Ned Doha, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Raffles Doha and Fairmont Doha, Rosewood Doha, Katara Hills LXR Hotels, and DoubleTree by Hilton Doha Downtown The new landmarks and attractions that were launched this year come as part of a series of tourism projects to meet the needs of fans and visitors to Qatar from places of entertainment, housing and shopping, in addition to the availability of food and beverage outlets.

(QNA)