Country to develop into unrivalled leisure vacation spot throughout event
DOHA, Qatar, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Ticket gross sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ are approaching 3 million because the countdown continues to the primary version of the event within the Middle East and Arab world, which can get underway at Al Bayt Stadium on 20 November.
During a press convention in Doha, organisers introduced an extra 30,000 rooms had been made out there to World Cup visitors as Qatar prepares to stage 64 matches at eight state-of-the-art stadiums. The largest number of lodging is offered from the Qatar Accommodation Agency. Rooms could be booked from $80 per individual, per evening based mostly on two-person occupancy. Accommodation choices embody resorts, residences and fan villages.
“We have always said that Qatar will deliver the best ever edition of the FIFA World Cup. And as you look around the country today, at the state-of-the-art stadiums, the training pitches, the metro, the wider infrastructure, everything is ready and everyone is welcome,” mentioned FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, throughout a video message. “The world is excited. Qatar is ready. The stage is set. Together, we will deliver the best World Cup ever on and off the field.”
Organisers mentioned 2.89 million tickets had been bought for the 64 matches to be staged in eight state-of-the-art stadiums. Demand has been highest amongst followers based mostly in Qatar, the United States, Saudi Arabia, England, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Argentina, France, Brazil and Germany. The event has additionally achieved record-breaking hospitality ticket gross sales. Tickets for all matches will proceed to be launched between now and the top of the event, with followers inspired to maintain checking FIFA.com/tickets for the most recent stock. From this week, ticket holders will obtain an e-mail with data on the best way to obtain the ticketing app and retrieve their cell tickets.
Tournament organisers reminded followers to use for the obligatory Hayya Card and e-book their lodging as quickly as doable. The Hayya Card will act as an entry allow for worldwide followers. It may even present free public transport throughout the nation and permit entry to stadiums for followers with a legitimate match ticket.
Organisers additionally outlined the huge array of leisure choices being ready for visitors through the event. The FIFA Fan Festival at Al Bidda Park will host as much as 40,000 followers on daily basis through the event. It will probably be free to attend and display reside matches, host globally-renowned artists and have soccer actions. There may even be a spread of native and worldwide meals and beverage choices.
In addition, the 6km Corniche Activation from Sheraton Park to the Museum of Islamic Art will characteristic roving performances, retail shops and meals and beverage kiosks. Other actions will embody the each day ‘Welcome to Qatar‘ present – a water and pyrotechnics show that can characteristic music from the Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack, Qatari composer Wael Binali and the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra.
Theme park rides and different sights at Al Maha Island Lusail may even be open to followers, as will the Ras Abu Aboud 974 Beach Club, the Hayya Fan Zone at Lusail South Promenade and the QetaiFAN Beach Fest. Dance music followers will flock to the 15,000-capacity Arcadia Spectacular and 5,000-capacity ARAVIA by MDL BEAST. In addition, Last-Mile Cultural Activations will characteristic greater than 6,000 performances in 21 places, entertaining followers on their approach to stadiums.
Eng. Yasir Al Jamal, Director General, Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, mentioned: “After more than a decade of hard work and close collaboration with stakeholders across the country, Qatar stands ready to host a memorable edition of the FIFA World Cup. The compact nature of our tournament means visitors will never be far from the action – always close to a stadium or entertainment activation. We look forward to hosting a tournament that will live long in the memory for fans from across the globe.”
Nasser Al Khater, CEO, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC, mentioned: “Qatar is ready to host a global celebration of the beautiful game. We look forward to welcoming fans and players from across the world as they sample our welcoming hospitality, vast array of entertainment options and, of course, top-class international football. It promises to be a unique edition of the FIFA World Cup – and one that will leave a lasting, positive impact on Qatar, the Middle East and the Arab world.”
“We operate over 168 official sites through the compact nature of Qatar, and each one of these sites is essential to the running and successful delivery of this World Cup. Way beyond testing the eight stadiums, the volunteers and accreditation centres are fully operational, with the ticketing centre at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Centre opening tomorrow and the International Broadcast Centre and Main Media Centre to follow. I can only reiterate FIFA’s confidence and deep appreciation for all the work preparing to deliver the best FIFA World Cup ever in just over one month’s time,” mentioned FIFA Chief Operating Officer – World Cup, Colin Smith.
Further details about Qatar’s additional cultural and leisure fan locations could be discovered at https://www.qatar2022.qa/en/live-it-all-in-qatar.
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