As the countdown to the opening of the inaugural FIFA World Cup in the Arab region and the Middle East kicks off, Qatar is revealing daily updates on its preparations for the global sporting event.

The latest news is that the country announced less than a month before the opening of the World Cup: more than 20 new hotels, resorts, and tourist destinations.

The opening of these new projects is to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of fans who are expected to come to watch the World Cup, which is scheduled to take place between November 20 and December 18 this year.

Aiming to present a World Cup like no other, Qatar is putting the finishing touches on facilities, including stadiums, fan areas, and tours and attractions that will enhance the fan experience during the event.

1.Special year

On the other hand, the Qatar Tourism Authority stated that 2022 will be an unprecedented year in Qatar's development and transformation into a global tourism destination.

He also expressed hope to increase the number of tourists to the country to 6 million a year by 2030.

The Qatar Tourism Authority explained that the new tourist attractions also include entertainment venues, beaches, beach clubs, cultural art galleries, and shopping malls.

2.Unprecedented entertainment experience

974 Beach is located near the World Cup 974 Stadium, where there are beach huts, water games, beach sports, and various cultural activities, which can provide tourists with a pleasant beach experience.

As entertainment will be a major companion to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the newly opened tourism facility will also include a large number of destinations offering such services.

These include Almaha Island, which houses six world-renowned luxury restaurants, and the "Almaha Drive", which is only accessible to luxury car owners.

In addition, there is "Lussel Boulevard", a unique leisure and tourism destination that provides visitors with a unique outdoor experience and control of the weather.

3.Generated 180,000 hotel nights

Commenting on these newly opened tourism projects, international experts in the tourism sector said, the latest announcement from the Qatar Tourism Authority shows that Qatar is promoting Qatar as a global tourism destination by diversifying its tourism products and programs in the hospitality and entertainment sectors.

This is a qualitative leap and highlights the frontier position of the Qatar tourism industry in 2021 and 2022 at the regional and global levels.