Sunday, January 26, 2025 Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s hospitality sector experienced rapid growth in 2024, with a significant increase in hotel room nights sold and high occupancy rates across various accommodation categories. According to Qatar Tourism’s 2024 Annual Performance Report, the number of room nights sold reached 10 million, marking a 23 percent increase from the previous year. This impressive growth reflected the broader expansion in Qatar’s hotel infrastructure and rising demand for its accommodation options.
The total hotel supply at the end of 2024 reached 40,405 room keys, underscoring the country’s efforts to bolster its tourism offerings. Hotel Performance and Occupancy Rates The report highlighted a notable rise in hotel occupancy across the board. In particular, five-star hotels and hotel apartments saw the highest demand, which indicated that there was continued interest in premium accommodations.
The average occupancy rate for all accommodation categories increased by 19 percent compared to 2023, reaching 69 percent. The five-star hotels recorded an average occupancy rate of 63.7 percent, while four-star hotels achieved a 69 percent occupancy rate.
Three- to one-star hotels performed well too, with a 70.2 percent occupancy rate, showing notable growth over the previous year. Hotel apartments had the highest occupancy rate, reaching 74.
6 percent, which signified strong demand for this category as well. During the peak months of November and December, the.
