FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 will run from December 11 to 21
A strong rush of tourists is expected in coming months as Qatar is all set to host several global sports events. The strong line-up of high-profile sports events will bring tourists from across the globe to Qatar. More than 20 major sports events will be hosted in Qatar in the next four-month time, making the country a must-visit place for every sports enthusiast.
One of the main highlights of this sports season is FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019. The much-awaited football tournament will not only bring some big names in the world of football to Qatar but will also bring thousands of fans who will come here to cheer their sporting idols. The seven-team club tournament will run from December 11 to 21.
The IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 is another big event where the world’s finest athletes will be competing for glory. Doha is all set to welcome over 3,500 athletes, coaches and officials to the sporting spectacle which will kick-off on September 28, and will run until October 6.
“Sports is a universal language that connects communities and engages people while eliminating barriers. Sporting events, such as the Olympic Games and World Cups have become powerful tourism attractions making a very positive contribution to the tourism sector of the hosting destination and worldwide,” Aya Kassab, Head of Business Development Unit, QSports, told The Peninsula.
“Furthermore, sports are becoming a key element in tourism and a catalyst in the development of tourism if successfully leveraged in terms of destination, infrastructure development and other economic and social benefits,” she added.
“Hospitality sector will be a big beneficiary of upcoming sporting events. These events will attract thousands of fans and tourists who will be staying in hotels and spending money food and other items,” a senior official tours and travels firm told The Peninsula.
