Qatar Tourism Awards 2026: Full Nominees List, Voting Dates and Winners
The Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 nominees are officially out, and this year’s shortlist is packed with some of the biggest hotels, restaurants, attractions, tourism brands, events and content creators in Qatar. With 276 nominees selected from more than 1,623 submissions, the fourth edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards is putting Qatar’s tourism industry firmly in the spotlight.
Public voting is now open from October 5 to October 12, 2026, while the Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony on November 23, 2026.
For anyone searching for the Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 nominees, Qatar Tourism Awards voting, best hotels in Qatar, best restaurants in Doha, Qatar tourism awards shortlist, tourism influencers in Qatar or the latest Qatar tourism news, here is the complete guide.
Qatar Tourism Awards 2026: What You Need to Know
The Qatar Tourism Awards, developed by Qatar Tourism in collaboration with UN Tourism, recognise organisations and individuals contributing to the growth of Qatar’s tourism and hospitality sector. The awards focus on service excellence, innovation, memorable visitor experiences and best practices across the industry.
The 2026 shortlist covers seven main categories and 35 subcategories, bringing together hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafes, attractions, shopping destinations, events, tourism companies, digital creators, sustainability initiatives and hospitality professionals.
Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 key dates
| What | Date |
|---|---|
| Shortlist announced | October 5, 2026 |
| Public voting opens | October 5, 2026 |
| Public voting closes | October 12, 2026 |
| Winners announced | November 23, 2026 |
| Total nominees | 276 |
| Total submissions | 1,623+ |
| Main categories | 7 |
| Subcategories | 35 |
Public voting is specifically open for Tourism Content Creator of the Year and Qatar Tourism Vlog of the Year.
Vote: Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 Voting
See the complete official nominee list: Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 Nominees
Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 Nominees
1. Service Excellence
Service Excellence is the biggest category this year, with 83 nominees across 11 subcategories. It covers Qatar hotels, resorts, spas, holiday homes, hospitality professionals, tour guides and destination management companies.
Outstanding 3-Star Hotel
- Ibis Doha
- Premier Inn Doha – Airport
- Hampton by Hilton Doha – Old Town
- Premier Inn Doha – Education City
Outstanding 4-Star Hotel
- Movenpick Hotel Doha
- Somerset Royal Suite – Al Mansoura
- Marriott Executive Apartments – City Center
- Adagio Aparthotel Doha
- Riviera Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel
- Sapphire Plaza Hotel
Outstanding 5-Star Hotel
The Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 best 5-star hotel category features 15 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
Exceptional Spa Experience
- 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
Exceptional Resort Experience
- 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
Exceptional Holiday Home Experience
- North Vacation Villa
- Le Mirage Downtown
- The Key – Luxury Apartment
- Villa De Mykonos
- Tiny House
- Green House
- Pearl of the Marina
- Retaj Baywalk Residence
Outstanding New Tourism Accommodation
- Millennium Place Doha
- Andaz Doha
- Swissotel Corniche Park Towers Doha
- Westpac Hotel & Suites
The “Heart of Hospitality” Award
- 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
Leading Chief Concierge
- 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
Tour Guide of the Year
- Moustafa Elshibokshy
- Golden Holidays Qatar
- Bruna Bardavid Gobbo
- Fatma Mahanna AlSulaiti
- Noora Khalifa Al Matawaa
- Sana Hamid
Leading Destination Management Company
- 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
2. Gastronomic Experiences
If you are searching for the best restaurants in Doha 2026, this is one of the categories to watch.
Gastronomic Experiences has 61 nominees across six subcategories, covering fine dining, casual restaurants, quick service, cafes, authentic Qatari food and new restaurants.
Outstanding Fine Dining Experience
- IDAM
- Koo Madame
- Isaan
- Jamavar
- Alba
- Hakkasan
- Novikov
- Beefbar
- Em Sherif Restaurant
- Park Chinois
- Liang
- Nobu Doha
Exceptional Casual Dining Experience
- Jiwan
- REBERU
- IKA
- Mezami
- Shanghai Me
- Chabrat Al Mina
- Mila at Rosewood
- Gaimer w Kahi
- IZU
- Crazy Pizza
Premier Quick Service Experience
- 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
Noteworthy Cafe Experience
- Float Cafe
- Oblo
- Flat White Specialty Coffee & Kitchen
- HALO Restaurant and Cafe
- MYLK
- Thalatheen
- Jasper Cafe
- Chaclate
- Harvest
- Steep Cafe
Outstanding Authentic Qatari Dining Experience
- Athr Cafe
- Desert Rose Cafe
- Al Marsa Restaurant
- Karak Mqanes Signature
- Feeh Al Aafia
- Shai Bu Hamad
- Belhambar
- Fenyal Restaurant
- SMAT
- Basta
Outstanding New Restaurant
- 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
3. Iconic Attractions and Activities
This category highlights some of the best things to do in Qatar, from cultural experiences and desert adventures to shopping malls, theme parks and iconic Doha attractions.
There are 40 nominees across six subcategories.
Outstanding Cultural Tourism Experience
- North Sedra Farm
- Embrace Doha
- Dirwazh
- Old Doha Port
- Msheireb Museums
- Hamad Port Visitors Center
Unforgettable Adventure Tourism Experience
- Skymasters Sports Club
- Monster Bus Safari
- Desert Safari Adventure
- Meryal Waterpark
- Sealine ATV Area
- Regency Sealine Camp
- iFLY Quest – Doha Oasis
Leading Local Retail Brand
- QC Market
- Botany
- MSK Vegan Skincare
- Aljazeera Perfumes
- Addoony Beauty
- Soleil Abaya
- BluMen
- WITR Jewelry
- Al Khattiya
Premier Shopping Mall Experience
- Lagoona Mall
- Mall of Qatar
- Al Khor Mall
- Place Vendome
- Doha Festival City
Premier Theme Park Experience
- Desert Falls Water & Adventure Park
- Lusail Winter Wonderland
- Meryal Waterpark
- KidzMondo
- KidZania
- Doha Quest – Doha Oasis
Iconic Local Attraction
- 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
4. World-Class Events
Qatar’s growing events calendar is also getting its moment in the spotlight.
The World-Class Events category has 25 nominees across four subcategories, including major conferences, cultural events, sports events and venues.
Top MICE Event of the Year
- 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
Leading Event Celebrating Local Culture
- Hosh Msheireb
- Doha International Music and Marching Festival
- Dirwazh
- Qatar Boat Show
- Doha Film Institute
Premier Sport Event of the Year
- Polo AlMarsa Qatar 2025
- Warriors World Cup 2025
- Global Champions Arabian Tour
- Al Shaqab – Doha Equestrian Tour
- FIFA Arab Cup 2025
Outstanding Multi-Purpose MICE & Events Venue
- 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
5. Digital Footprint
This is arguably one of the most interesting sections for Qatar’s digital audience.
The Digital Footprint category has 25 nominees, including destination campaigns, tourism influencers and Qatar travel vloggers.
Outstanding Destination Campaign
- 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
Tourism Influencer, Content Creator of the Year
- ILoveQatar – MrQ
- Alanoud AlSanafi
- Bruna Bardavid Gobbo
- New In Doha
- Saad Al-Mslmani
- Saoud Alkuwari
- Qablawe
- Oksana Arseniuk
- Ali Mubeen
- 4MyQatar
Outstanding Qatar Travel Vlog of the Year
- Atnafas Creative, Omar Farooq
- Alp Galip
- Walking OZ
- Russianqatar
- New In Doha
- Kane and Pia Muehlenbeck
- Qatar Airways Holidays
Public voting is open for the Tourism Content Creator of the Year and Qatar Tourism Vlog of the Year categories until October 12.
6. Smart and Sustainable Tourism
Sustainability, accessibility and tourism innovation are becoming increasingly important to Qatar’s visitor experience.
The Smart and Sustainable Tourism category features 30 nominees across four subcategories.
Tourism Innovation Award
- Solariscape
- Darb
- Snoonu City
- Qatar Museums Digital Experience
- Istidama
- Regency Sealine Camp
Accessibility Initiative of the Year
- 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
Leading Sustainable Attraction
- Doha Festival City
- Qatar National Convention Centre
- Heenat Salma Farm
- Qatar Museums
- Msheireb Downtown Doha
- The St. Regis Doha
- Centara Westbay Hotel & Residences Doha
Leading Eco-Friendly Accommodation
- 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
7. Community Leadership
The final category recognises the people behind Qatar’s hospitality industry.
Hotelier of the Year
- 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
Which Qatar Tourism Awards 2026 Categories Are Getting the Most Attention?
The shortlist covers almost every side of Qatar’s tourism industry, but several categories are particularly relevant to residents, visitors and people planning their next Doha experience.
For hotel stays: Outstanding 3-Star, 4-Star and 5-Star Hotel, Exceptional Resort Experience and New Tourism Accommodation.
For food lovers: Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Quick Service, Cafes, Authentic Qatari Dining and New Restaurants.
For families: Theme Parks, Adventure Tourism and Local Attractions.
For tourists: Cultural Tourism, Tour Guide of the Year and Destination Management Companies.
For content creators: Tourism Influencer of the Year and Qatar Travel Vlog of the Year.
For sustainability: Tourism Innovation, Accessibility, Sustainable Attractions and Eco-Friendly Accommodation.
How to Vote for the Qatar Tourism Awards 2026
Public voting is open from October 5 to October 12, 2026.
Residents and visitors can participate in the public voting process for:
- Tourism Content Creator of the Year
- Qatar Tourism Vlog of the Year
The winners will be announced at the Qatar Tourism Awards ceremony on November 23, 2026.
