| 1.1 Outstanding 3-Star Hotel |
Visit Qatar App
Explore things to do in Qatar!
-
The Awards
-
Categories
-
Criteria
-
Judges
-
Qatar Tourism Awards Alumni Network
-
2026 Shortlisted Nominees
Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 Nominees Announced
Meet the nominees of the Qatar Tourism Awards 2026! From hospitality and gastronomy to events, sustainability, and digital innovation, these outstanding contenders showcase the excellence shaping Qatar’s tourism future.
Service excellence
Sub-Cat
Nominees
Sub-Cat
Nominees
| Ibis Doha |
| Premier Inn Doha - Airport |
| Hampton by Hilton Doha - Old Town |
| Premier Inn Doha - Education City |
Sub-Cat
| 1.2 Outstanding 4-Star Hotel |
Nominees
| Movenpick Hotel Doha |
| Somerset Royal Suite - Al Mansoura |
| Marriott Executive Apartments - City Center |
| Adagio Aparthotel Doha |
| Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana hotel |
| Sapphire Plaza Hotel |
Sub-Cat
| 1.3 Outstanding 5-Star Hotel |
Nominees
| Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail |
| Mondrian Doha |
| Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel |
| Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay |
| The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar |
| Rosewood Doha |
| Marsa Malaz Kempinski - The Pearl, Doha |
| The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts |
| Four Seasons Hotel Doha |
| Park Hyatt Doha |
| Raffles Doha |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Doha |
| Mandarin Oriental, Doha |
| Le Royal Meridien Place Vendome Lusail |
| The Ned Doha |
Sub-Cat
| 1.4 Exceptional Spa Experience |
Nominees
| The Ritz-Carlton Spa - Sharq Village |
| Botany Lab |
| Asaya - Rosewood |
| Quan Spa - JW Marriott Marquis City Center |
| Longevity Hub by Clinique La Prairie |
| Guerlain Spa - St. Regis |
| Chiva-Som by Zulal Wellness |
| The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Doha |
Sub-Cat
| 1.5 Exceptional Resort Experience |
Nominees
| Waldorf Astoria Doha Lusail |
| Rixos Premium Qetifan island |
| Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel |
| Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Doha |
| InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa |
| Four Seasons Resort and Residence at the Pearl |
Sub-Cat
| 1.6 Exceptional Holiday Home Experience |
Nominees
| North Vacation Villa |
| Le Mirage Downtown |
| The Key - Luxury apartment |
| Villa De Mykonos |
| Tiny house |
| Green house |
| Pearl of the marina |
| Retaj Baywalk Residence |
Sub-Cat
| 1.7 Outstanding New Tourism Accommodation |
Nominees
| Millennium Place Doha |
| Andaz Doha |
| Swissotel Corniche Park Towers Doha |
| Westpac Hotel & Suites |
Sub-Cat
| 1.8 The "Heart of Hospitality" award |
Nominees
| Abdulla Alkaabi - North Sedra Farm |
| Tiago Rosa - Shanghai Me |
| Thant Eindar - Alwadi Hotel |
| Hajar Berrada - Raffles |
| Elaine Kao - Rosewood Doha |
| Nada Shaimi - City Centre Rotana |
| Mohamed Nazrul Islam - Hilton Doha |
| Mateja Simic - St Regis Doha |
| Praneeth Kankanamge - Zulal Wellness Resort |
| Sadhik Bage - Marriott Marquis City Centre |
Sub-Cat
| 1.9 Leading Chief Concierge |
Nominees
| Andrew Ferrer - Intercontinental Hotel Doha |
| Eduardo Rodriguez - JW Marriott Doha |
| Patrick - Velero Hotel Lusail |
| Aaron Kevin Cariaso - Park Hyatt Doha |
| Sanita HIASA - Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha |
Sub-Cat
| 1.10 Tour Guide of the Year |
Nominees
| Moustafa Elshibokshy |
| Golden Holidays Qatar |
| Bruna Bardavid Gobbo |
| Fatma Mahanna AlSulaiti |
| Noora khalifa al Matawaa |
| Sana Hamid |
Sub-Cat
| 1.11 Leading Destination Management Company |
Nominees
| Tawfeeq Holidays |
| 365 Adventures by Peninsula Compass Tourism |
| Qatar International Tours |
| Mannai Holidays |
| Doha Bus Adventure |
| Experience Tours and Events Services WLL |
| Ali Bin Ali International Travel & Tourism WLL |
| Regency Travel & Tours |
| Discover Qatar |
| StopOver Tourism LLC |
Gastronomic Experiences
Sub-Cat
Nominees
Sub-Cat
| 2.1 Outstanding Fine Dining Experience |
Nominees
| IDAM |
| Koo Madame |
| Isaan |
| Jamavar |
| Alba |
| Hakkasan |
| Novikov |
| Beefbar |
| Em Sherif Restaurant |
| Park Chinois |
| Liang |
| Nobu Doha |
Sub-Cat
| 2.2 Exceptional Casual Dining Experience |
Nominees
| Jiwan |
| REBERU |
| IKA |
| Mezami |
| Shanghai Me |
| Chabrat Al Mina |
| Mila at Rosewood |
| Gaimer w Kahi |
| IZU |
| Crazy Pizza |
Sub-Cat
| 2.3 Premier Quick Service Experience |
Nominees
| Desert Rose Cafe |
| Evergreen Organics - Hamad International Airport |
| Extra fries and more |
| Graze Cafe |
| Junior's |
| EXIT55 |
| Baladna Express |
| Crab Pot Seafood Restaurant |
| Hooga Cafe |
| Chia Nation |
Sub-Cat
| 2.4 Noteworthy Cafe Experience |
Nominees
| Float Cafe |
| Oblo |
| Flat White Specialty Coffee & Kitchen |
| HALO Restaurant and Cafe |
| MYLK |
| Thalatheen |
| Jasper Cafe |
| Chaclate |
| Harvest |
| Steep Cafe |
Sub-Cat
| 2.5 Outstanding Authentic Qatari Dining Experience |
Nominees
| Athr Cafe |
| Desert Rose Cafe |
| Al Marsa Restaurant |
| Karak Mqanes Signature |
| Feeh Al Aafia |
| Shai Bu Hamad |
| Belhambar |
| Fenyal Restaurant |
| SMAT |
| Basta |
Sub-Cat
| 2.6 Outstanding New Restaurant |
Nominees
| Al Sufra by Mama Halima |
| Mina Terrace |
| The Back Room |
| Raseef Regag |
| Burgreen |
| Ibn AlBahr |
| Awfully Good Restaurant - The Gate Mall |
| Em Sherif Deli |
| Azal |
Iconic Attractions and Activities
Sub-Cat
Nominees
Sub-Cat
| 3.1 Outstanding Cultural Tourism Experience |
Nominees
| North Sedra Farm |
| Embrace Doha |
| Dirwazh |
| Old Doha Port |
| Msheireb Museums |
| Hamad Port Visitors Center |
Sub-Cat
| 3.2 Unforgettable Adventure Tourism Experience |
Nominees
| Skymasters Sports Club |
| Monster Bus Safari |
| Desert Safari Adventure |
| Meryal Waterpark |
| Sealine ATV Area |
| Regency Sealine Camp |
| iFLY Quest - Doha Oasis |
Sub-Cat
| 3.3 Leading Local Retail Brand |
Nominees
| QC Market |
| Botany |
| MSK Vegan Skincare |
| Aljazeera perfumes |
| Addoony Beauty |
| Soleil Abaya |
| BluMen |
| WITR Jewelry |
| Al khattiya |
Sub-Cat
| 3.4 Premier Shopping Mall Experience |
Nominees
| Lagoona Mall |
| Mall of Qatar |
| Al Khor Mall |
| Place Vendome |
| Doha Festival City |
Sub-Cat
| 3.5 Premier Theme Park Experience |
Nominees
| Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park |
| Lusail winter Wonder Land |
| Meryal Waterpark |
| KidzMondo |
| KidZania |
| Doha Quest - Doha Oasis |
Sub-Cat
| 3.6 Iconic Local Attraction |
Nominees
| Old Doha Port |
| 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum |
| Museum of Islamic Art |
| National Museum of Qatar |
| Qatar Museums Public Art Department |
| Msheireb Downtown Doha |
| Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art |
World-class events
Sub-Cat
Nominees
Sub-Cat
| 4.1 Top MICE Event of the year |
Nominees
| Earthna |
| Web Summit Qatar 2026 |
| Doha Forum |
| The Aspetar World Conference 2025 |
| World Social Summit |
| Qatar International Agricultural Exhibition |
| Geekdom |
| Qatar Boat Show |
| LNG Conference 2026 |
Sub-Cat
| 4.2 Leading Event Celebrating Local Culture |
Nominees
| Hosh Msheireb |
| Doha International Music and Marching Festival |
| Dirwazh |
| Qatar Boat Show |
| Doha Film Institute |
Sub-Cat
| 4.3 Premier Sport Event of The Year |
Nominees
| Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025 |
| Warriors World Cup 2025 |
| Global Champions Arabian Tour |
| Al Shaqab - Doha Equestrian Tour |
| FIFA Arab Cup 2025 |
Sub-Cat
| 4.4 Outstanding Multi-purpose MICE & Events Venue |
Nominees
| The Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) |
| Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas |
| Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel |
| Qatar National Convention Centre |
| Barahat Msheireb - Msheireb Downtown Doha |
| Old Doha Port |
Digital footprint
Sub-Cat
Nominees
Sub-Cat
| 5.1 Outstanding Destination Campaign |
Nominees
| Make A Splash for a Cause |
| Baraha Ramadan Nights |
| Msheireb My Vibe |
| Qatar: Your Next Big Move - GCO |
| Qatar Museums Digital Experience |
| Journey Within: The Pearls of Ramadan |
| Experience Ramadan - Old Doha Port |
| Discover Your Quest Self - Doha Oasis |
Sub-Cat
| 5.2 Tourism Influencer (Content Creator) of the Year: |
Nominees
| ILoveQatar - MrQ |
| Alanoud AlSanafi |
| Bruna Bardavid Gobbo |
| New In Doha |
| Saad Al-Mslmani |
| Saoud Alkuwari |
| Qablawe |
| Oksana Arseniuk |
| Ali Mubeen |
| 4MyQatar |
Sub-Cat
| 5.3 Outstanding Qatar Travel Vlog of the Year |
Nominees
| Atnafas Creative(Omar Farooq) |
| Alp Galip |
| Walking OZ |
| Russianqatar |
| New In Doha |
| Kane and Pia Muehlenbeck |
| Qatar Airways Holidays |
Smart and Sustainable Tourism
Sub-Cat
Nominees
Sub-Cat
| 6.1 Tourism Innovation Award |
Nominees
| Solariscape |
| Darb |
| Snoonu City |
| Qatar Museums Digital Experience |
| Istidama |
| Regency Sealine Camp |
Sub-Cat
| 6.2 Accessibility Initiative of the Year |
Nominees
| Doha Festival City |
| Hilton Doha |
| Mannai Holidays |
| Qatar Museums Digital Experience |
| Museum of Islamic Art |
| Qatar Football Season 2025 |
| The St. Regis Doha |
| North Sedra Farm |
Sub-Cat
| 6.3 Leading Sustainable Attraction |
Nominees
| Doha Festival City |
| Qatar National Convention Centre |
| Heenat Salma Farm |
| Qatar Museums |
| Msheireb Downtown Doha |
| The St. Regis Doha |
| Centara Westbay Hotel & Residences Doha |
Sub-Cat
| 6.4 Leading Eco-Friendly Accommodation |
Nominees
| Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay |
| Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel |
| Movenpick Hotel Doha |
| Alwadi Doha - MGallery Hotel |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Doha |
| Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa |
| The St. Regis Doha |
| Mandarin Oriental, Doha |
| Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha |
Community leadership
Sub-Cat
Nominees
Sub-Cat
| 7.1 Hotelier of the Year |
Nominees
| Peter Katusak Huzsvar - Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel |
| Petr Pisekcy - Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas |
| Paris Aktypis - Banyan Tree Doha |
| Esra Parin - Park Hyatt Doha |
| Andrew Steele - Raffles Doha |
| Thomas Kinsperger - Mandarin Oriental |
| Ammar Samad - Zulal Wellness Resort |
| Marc Matar - The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar |
| Radek Cais - Le Royal Méridien Place Vendôme |
| Kazem Shamas - Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa |
| Raed Rabie - InterContinental Doha |
| Muhsin Qandeel - The Plaza Doha, LXR Hotels & Resorts |
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact our awards team.
Qatar Tourism Homepage
© 2026 Qatar Tourism | All rights reserved