Euromonitor, World Bank, WTTC, Qatar Tourism Authority, Booz & Company analysis

In 2012, total tourist spend reached between $1.3 and $1.4 billion. By 2030, that number is projected to grow to around $11 billion.

Qatars National Tourism Sector Strategy Sector Economic Impact Model; Booz & Company analysis

In 2010, Qatars tourism balance of payment was negative, with outgoing tourism expenditures surpassing incoming tourist receipts by around $400 million.The Strategy will help reverse that trend, with the tourism balance of payment to reach a positive $7 billion to $7.8 billion in 2030.