{
  "id": 12214085,
  "title": "Qatar Tourism announces shortlist for 4th Qatar Tourism Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/qatar-tourism-announces-shortlist-for-4th-qatar-tourism-awards",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T19:27:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/05/10/2026/qatar-tourism-announces-shortlist-for-4th-qatar-tourism-awards"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha - The Qatar Tourism Awards, a joint initiative with the World Tourism Organization, has revealed the shortlist of nominees for their fourth annual event, with the public now invited to cast their votes. /\n\nThis year's lineup comprises 276 nominees, chosen from an impressive 1,623 submissions across 35 subcategories, spanning seven main categories. According to a statement from Qatar Tourism, residents and visitors have the opportunity to participate in the selection process by voting from October 5 to 12.\n\nThe awards ceremony is scheduled for November 23, aiming to honor the winners in appreciation of their vital role in advancing Qatar's tourism sector and delivering top-notch experiences for both visitors and residents. The Qatar Tourism Awards are designed to recognize organizations and individuals who make significant contributions to the growth and development of the nation's tourism industry.\n\nBy hosting these awards, Qatar Tourism hopes to foster a culture of service excellence, innovation, and best practices within the sector, while celebrating the accomplishments of partners supporting the tourism landscape.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The Qatar Tourism Awards, organised in collaboration with the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), has announced the shortlist of nominees for its fourth edition, with public voting now open.</p> <p>This year's shortlist features 276 nominees selected from more than 1,623 submissions across 35 subcategories spanning seven main categories.</p> <p>Qatar Tourism said in a statement…",
  "key_points": [
    "Qatar Tourism Awards shortlist announced with 276 nominees",
    "Public invited to vote for favorites from Oct 5-12",
    "Awards ceremony on Nov 23 to honor tourism sector leaders"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}