Visit Qatar and Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, have signed an agreement that includes the launch of a dedicated Visit Qatar television channel which showcases the country as one of the world's leading travel destinations.
The channel can be viewed on the Es’hail-2 satellite, broadcasted at the 26⁰ East hotspot, which has a large number of viewers due to its coverage of the entire Middle East and all of North Africa.
The partnership agreement was signed by Visit Qatar CEO engineer Abdulaziz Ali al-Mawlawi and Es’hailSat CEO Ali bin Ahmed al-Kuwari.
Hotels throughout Qatar will feature the Visit Qatar channel on the TV of all guest rooms, giving visitors the opportunity to explore the country’s tourism offerings and stay updated on ongoing events.
In a press statement, engineer al-Mawlawi said: “Qatar is an exciting global travel destination and has been receiving millions of visitors annually from across the globe over the past few years. This partnership with Es’hailSat for a dedicated tourism TV channel will showcase the diversity of the country’s tourism offering and promote its robust calendar of events.”
Al-Kuwari said: “Es’hailSat is delighted to power Visit Qatar’s TV channel and showcase the most attractive travel and tourist destinations across Qatar via its satellite hotspot.
“We believe that Es’hailSat’s experience in providing advanced satellite services to the public and private sector in State of the Qatar, in addition to the premier broadcasters and enterprises across Middle East and North Africa, aligns perfectly with Visit Qatar’s objective of enabling development of the tourism sector through new initiatives.”
Through partnerships and ongoing initiatives, Visit Qatar aims to strengthen Qatar's position as a premier, family-friendly tourist destination, distinguished by its service excellence.
Visit Qatar’s mission is to elevate the visitor experience and to promote and increase international visitor demand in Qatar by showcasing the country’s rich culture and thrilling attractions, as well as organising events that attract tourists from all over the world.
Es’hailSat, which has been providing satellite, broadcast, teleport and managed services from Qatar for 15 years, has two satellites at 25.5/26 East together with a 50,000 sqm teleport facility which ensures reliable and independent connectivity services.
The Visit Qatar channel is now part of the Es’hail-2 channels bouquet through the following details: Orbital Position: 26°E
Satellite: Es’hail-2, Transponder Number: F02, Downlink Frequency: 10,730 MHz, Polarizstion: Vertical (V), MODCOD: 8PSK, FEC: 2/3
