What is Inbound Tourism?

The World Tourism Organization defines inbound tourism as the actions of the tourist traveling for a period of not less than 24 hours and not more than one year consecutively to a location outside his typical environment. Travel is being done for business, pleasure, and not to earn money.

 

What is/are the advantages or benefits of Inbound Tourism?

The economic benefits that inbound tourism provides to the host nation are among its greatest advantages. The local economy benefits from the money spent by foreign visitors on lodging, travel, food and drink, souvenirs, and activities. This generates employment and commercial opportunities and may encourage the expansion of regional enterprises. The government can use the tax money generated by inbound tourism to pay for public services and infrastructure.

The possibility for inbound tourism to foster international understanding and cultural interchange is yet another advantage. Foreign tourists can share their own culture and experiences while learning about the history, customs, and way of life of the host nation. This can promote intercultural communication and cooperation and help to dispel preconceptions and misconceptions.

 

Tourism in Qatar

One of the nations with the fastest tourism growth rates is Qatar. According to the World Tourism rankings, Qatar welcomed more than 2.3 million foreign visitors in 2017. Due to recent changes in visa facilitation, which include enabling citizens of 88 countries to enter without a visa and for no fee, Qatar has emerged as one of the Middle East's most accessible nations.

Qatar provides experiences that blend the traditional with the contemporary. As a result of Qatar's advantageous location at the nexus of East and West, major international travel hubs are typically 6—7 hours away from the nation.