QNTC to attend St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

• Qatar National Tourism Council has offices in Russia since 2018

• To attract visitors from new source markets, QNTC will showcase Fuwairit, Ras Abrouq and bin Ghannam islands

The Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) is part of a delegation representing Qatar at the 24th edition of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) that is taking place from 2-5 June.

As one of the largest investment-focused events of its kind, the SPIEF is a platform where Qatar can showcase its investment environment. 

As Guest Country for SPIEF 21, Qatar is hosting the Qatar National Pavilion at the venue with one of the largest business delegations due to attend. A cultural program will complement the business agenda, offering visitors a taste of Qatar’s offerings, as well as its heritage and culture. With offices in Russia since 2018, the QNTC is committed to further building ties with Russia. With representation from 145 countries, the previous edition of SPIEF in 2019 saw the signing of agreements worth nearly $50bn US.  

Through its participation at SPIEF, QNTC and other Qatari entities are demonstrating that Qatar’s economy is open for business. As Qatar looks to more diverse source markets for visitors and goods, its tourism sector continues to demonstrate growth, with new products and infrastructure under development. 

As part of its strategy to attract visitors from new source markets, and attract investment, the QNTC will showcase three new tourism developments– Fuwairit, Ras Abrouq and bin Ghannam Island. These meet the needs of visitors looking for sun, sea and sand holidays, an important requirement for tourists from Russia.  

Berthold Trenkel, Chief Operation Officer at Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC), said: “Stewarding efforts in the tourism sector, QNTC works with partners to develop offerings that showcase Qatar’s natural beauty and facilitates the development of the sector.”