Best Thai Cuisine
Country award record
International Travel Awards in Qatar
67 nominations and 38 recorded winners between 2020 and 2026 — the full Qatar participation record, its categories, sectors and winners.
Qatar and the International Travel Awards
Hotels, resorts, travel companies and tourism businesses based in Qatar have recorded 67 nominations in the International Travel Awards between 2020 and 2026, across 7 award years. 38 of those entries went on to be recorded as winners — roughly 57 in every 100 nominations received from the country.
Participation is concentrated in Hotels & Resorts (55 nominations) and Travel & Tourism (8), which together account for the large majority of Qatar entries on record. Across the nine editions the awards team has recorded 30 distinct award categories against Qatar nominations, reflecting how finely the programme segments hotel, resort and travel-operator recognition rather than a single national prize.
The record below is published directly from the awards system. It is a participation history, not a ranking: entries are listed because they were nominated or recorded as winners in a given year, and no position, score or rating is implied.
Qatar participation at a glance
67Nominations recorded
38Winners recorded
7Award years
30Categories represented
2020First year on record
2026Latest award year
Data last updated: 20 September 2026 · source: International Travel Awards award records
Qatar participation in the International Travel Awards
Nominations and recorded winners for each award year.
| Award year | Nominations | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 2026* | 4 | 3 |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 |
| 2023 | 21 | 8 |
| 2022 | 12 | 10 |
| 2021 | 12 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 |
* 2026 is the current cycle — its winner count is what has been confirmed to date, not a completed year.
Hospitality sectors represented
Every Qatar entry carries a sector classification in the award records. The distribution below is counted directly from those records.
| Sector | Nominations | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| Hotels & Resorts | 55 | 31 |
| Travel & Tourism | 8 | 5 |
| Marketing & Advertising | 1 | 0 |
| Professional Service | 1 | 1 |
| Restaurant / F & B | 1 | 1 |
Most participated International Travel Awards categories in Qatar
The categories Qatar businesses enter most often. Counts are nominations recorded against each category, not a ranking of the categories themselves. The full list is on the award categories page.
| Award category | Nominations | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| Best Business Hotel | 4 | 3 |
| Best Luxury Hotel | 4 | 4 |
| Best Suite Hotel | 3 | 2 |
| Best Luxury Beach Hotel | 2 | 1 |
| Best 5 Star Hotel in Qatar 2021 | 2 | 2 |
| Best Beach Hotel | 2 | 2 |
| Best Luxury Beach Resort | 2 | 1 |
| Best New Hotel | 2 | 1 |
| Best Outbound Tour Operator | 2 | 2 |
| Best Travel Agency | 2 | 2 |
| Best Family Beach Resort in Qatar 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Best Family Hotel | 1 | 1 |
Recently nominated from Qatar
Qatar organisations recorded against the International Travel Awards for 2026, taken straight from the award records. Only the organisation, its category and the award year are published — never contact details.
- Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island NorthBest Luxury Beach Resort2026 · Winner
- Busaba Bangkok ThaiBest Thai Cuisine2026 · Winner
Full nominee list: browse all nominees.
International Travel Awards winners from Qatar
24 of the 38 Qatar winner records on file, grouped by award year and led by the hotels, resorts and travel operators the programme is built around. Descriptions are the ones held in the award records (14 of 38 Qatar records carry a verified description).
20262 winners
Official website ↗
Best Luxury Beach Resort
Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North
20254 winners
Best Travel Agency
Rayan Travel & Tours WLL
Rayan Travel & Tours WLL, located in Qatar, is an ISO 9001:2015-certified and IATA-accredited travel agency established in 1998. With over 23 years of experience, it offers a comprehensive suite of services including corporate and leisure travel, worldwide hotel bookings, travel insurance, and visa assistance. The agency is known for its tailored holiday…
Official website ↗Best Luxury Hotel
Shaza Hotels & Resorts
Shaza Hotels & Resorts is a luxury hotel operator located in Qatar, offering a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern elegance. Inspired by the Silk Route, Shaza provides guests with curated experiences in beautifully designed spaces. Each hotel serves as a sanctuary, delivering rich culinary experiences and a commitment to generous hospitality. The…
Official website ↗Best Luxury Hotel
JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
Best Business Hotel
JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
20244 winners
Best Suite Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is a premier luxury hotel situated in Doha, Qatar, offering a blend of modern sophistication and local heritage. With spacious rooms and signature suites featuring stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and city skyline, the hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers. Guests can enjoy award-winning dining options, a private…
Official website ↗Best 5 Star Hotel Apartment
Centara West Bay Hotel & Residences Doha
Best Outbound Tour Operator
MAPS AND VOGS HOLIDAYS
Best Family Beach Resort
Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort
20235 winners
Best Suite Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is a distinguished luxury hotel situated in Doha, Qatar, offering a blend of modern sophistication and local heritage. The hotel features spacious rooms and signature suites with stunning views of the Arabian Gulf and Doha skyline. Guests can indulge in award-winning dining experiences, relax at the Ritz-Carlton Spa, and enjoy…
Official website ↗Best Sightseeing Tour Company,Best Bus Tour Company
DOHA BUS
Best Luxury Hotel
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Best New Hotel
Fuwairit Kite Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Best Beach Hotel
Hilton
20225 winners
Best Family Hotel
Jouri A Murwab Hotel
Jouri A Murwab Hotel is a boutique luxury hotel situated in Doha, Qatar, offering a blend of Arabian hospitality and modern comfort. With 110 rooms and 26 suites, the hotel caters to both leisure and business travelers, featuring high-tech amenities and a central location near major attractions. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities including an all-day…
Official website ↗Best 5 Star Hotel
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel Doha
Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, is a luxurious beach hotel in Doha, Qatar, designed to reflect the elegance of a Sheikh’s palace. It features 174 opulent rooms and suites, each with private balconies and stunning views. Guests can enjoy a private beach, multiple pools, and a world-class spa offering traditional Arabian treatments. The hotel is…
Official website ↗Best Business Hotel
The Avenue, A Murwab Hotel
The Avenue, A Murwab Hotel is a premium hotel situated in the heart of Doha, Qatar, catering to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel features a variety of elegantly designed rooms and suites, along with diverse dining options that fuse global cuisine with Qatari influences. Guests can enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, spa, and meeting…
Official website ↗Best Business Hotel
The Avenue, A Murwab Hotel
The Avenue, A Murwab Hotel is a luxury hotel situated in Doha, Qatar, designed to cater to both business and leisure travelers. The hotel features a variety of elegantly appointed rooms and suites, each equipped with modern amenities and stunning views. Guests can enjoy a range of culinary experiences at its diverse restaurants, including international…
Official website ↗Best Luxury Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is a premier luxury hotel situated in Doha, Qatar, renowned for its sophisticated hospitality and stunning views of the Arabian Gulf. The hotel features spacious rooms and signature suites, award-winning restaurants offering diverse culinary experiences, and a full-service spa. Guests can enjoy a range of recreational facilities…
Official website ↗20214 winners
Best Family Hotel in Qatar 2021
dusitD2 Salwa Doha
dusitD2 Salwa Doha is a modern hotel located in Doha, Qatar, known for its Thai-inspired hospitality. The hotel features 235 spacious rooms and suites, a variety of dining options, and family-friendly amenities, including an outdoor pool and versatile meeting spaces. Positioned just 20 minutes from Hamad International Airport, it provides easy access to…
Official website ↗Best Family Beach Resort in Qatar 2021
Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort
Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort, is a premier family-friendly resort situated in Qatar, managed by Murwab Hotel Group. The resort features a diverse selection of accommodations, including villas and suites, all designed for comfort and stunning sea views. Guests can enjoy a range of recreational activities, from water sports to desert safaris, making it an…
Official website ↗Best Business Hotel in Qatar 2021
The Avenue, A Murwab Hotel
The Avenue, A Murwab Hotel is a luxury hotel situated in the heart of Doha's vibrant business district. It features a range of elegantly designed rooms and suites, catering to both business travelers and leisure guests. The hotel boasts diverse dining options, including international cuisine with Qatari influences, and offers facilities such as a fitness…
Official website ↗Best 5 Star Hotel in Qatar 2021
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is a premier luxury hotel situated in Doha, Qatar, offering refined hospitality and a blend of modern sophistication with local heritage. The hotel features spacious rooms and suites with stunning views, award-winning dining options, and a full-service spa. Guests can enjoy a private beach, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities,…
Official website ↗Nominate a Qatar hospitality business
Nominations are open to hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, travel agencies, tour operators, destination management companies and other tourism businesses operating in Qatar. A nomination may be submitted by the organisation itself or on its behalf.
- Choose the category that matches what the business actually does — 30 categories appear against Qatar entries in the records.
- Entries are assessed per award year; the current year on record is 2026.
- Fee and cost information is published on the fee / cost page.
- The assessment route is described on the judging process page.
What participation offers
- Consideration in an international awards programme rather than a single-market listing.
- A published winner record, carrying the category and award year, for confirmed winners.
- Inclusion in the public winner directory, which is indexed and linkable.
- Industry visibility alongside other recognised hospitality and travel organisations.
- Gala participation opportunities where applicable to the award year.
Participation does not guarantee a win, media coverage, search ranking or commercial outcome, and nothing on this page should be read as implying otherwise.
How the selection process works
A nomination is submitted for a specific category and award year. Entries are reviewed by the awards team, assessed, and winners are then confirmed and recorded against that year. Once a winning category is recorded against an entry, that entry becomes part of the published winner record — which is exactly the data this page counts. An organisation can hold records in more than one category or year, and each is assessed separately.
The published process, including who assesses entries and how outcomes are confirmed, is set out in full on the judging process page. Fee information is kept separately on the fee / cost page so that neither page restates the other.
Qatar nomination questions
Who can nominate for the International Travel Awards from Qatar?
Any hotel, resort, serviced-apartment operator, travel agency, tour operator, destination management company or wider tourism business operating in Qatar can submit a nomination. Nominations may be submitted by the business itself or on its behalf. Start a nomination.
How many Qatar businesses have taken part so far?
67 nominations have been recorded from Qatar between 2020 and 2026, of which 38 are recorded as winners.
Which categories are available?
30 distinct categories appear against Qatar entries in the records — the most used are listed on this page. The full current category list is published on the award categories page.
Is there a nomination fee?
Fee and cost information is published in full on the fee / cost page. Figures are not reproduced here so that the published page stays the single source of truth.
How are winners selected?
Nominations are reviewed and assessed before winners are confirmed for each award year. The full process is set out on the judging process page.
Can a Qatar business enter more than one category?
Yes. The records include organisations that hold entries in several categories, and in several award years. Each entry is assessed on its own merits.
Where can I see every Qatar winner?
The complete, record-by-record list is published in the Qatar winner directory, which carries all 38 records with their category and award year.
When are winners announced?
Winners are confirmed per award year; the most recent year on record here is 2026, and those figures are updated as the year is completed.
About the Qatar award data
Every nomination and winner figure on this page is generated from the official International Travel Awards / Golden Tree Awards records, read at build time from the awards system's public data endpoints. Nothing is entered by hand and no figure is carried over from a previous version of this page.
- Data last updated: 20 September 2026
- Period represented: 2020–2026 (7 award years)
- What counts as a winner: an entry with a winning category recorded against it for a specific award year — not payment, attendance or nomination alone.
- Known gap: city-level data is not recorded against Qatar entries in the awards system, so this page reports by year, sector and category only and does not break participation down by emirate.
- Corrections: listed organisations can request a correction via the contact page; changes are made in the awards system and appear here at the next rebuild.
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