Visit Qatar and Qatar Airways Group, in cooperation with the Fanatics Festival, one of the most prominent global events that combine sports, entertainment and culture, announced today the provision of an exceptional hospitality experience within this year’s festival activities, through an exclusive hospitality pavilion for invitees.
The festival’s activities, organized by Fanatex, the global leader in the field of official sports products and souvenir cards for fans, will be held from July 16 to 19 at the Javits Center in New York City, with the participation of an elite group of athletes and leaders of leading institutions and companies from around the world.
This initiative comes within the framework of the efforts of the State of Qatar aimed at using sports and entertainment as a bridge for cultural communication and strengthening international partnerships, thus contributing to supporting intercultural dialogue and expanding the horizons of cooperation with various actors in this sector.
This participation also comes within the framework of the strategic partnership between the Government Communications Office and Fanatex, which aims to enhance the presence of the State of Qatar on the international scene through sports and entertainment platforms, thus contributing to highlighting its position as an active partner in the global scene.
In a statement on this occasion, His Excellency Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabr Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office, said: “The Fanatex Festival is an important platform for communicating with the public, strengthening partnerships in the sporting events sector, in addition to highlighting the experiences that make the State of Qatar a leading destination for tourism, business and sporting events.”
For his part, Engineer Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, said: “Following the success achieved by our first participation in the festival last year, we are pleased to return again and strengthen our communication with this influential global audience,” noting that this partnership reflects the State of Qatar’s commitment to excellence and its strategic vision aimed at building effective relationships with the most prominent partners in the sports, entertainment and business sectors.
He added: “Through our participation in Fanatex, we look forward to highlighting the elements that make the State of Qatar a leading destination for exceptional experiences, hosting major international sporting events, and creating new opportunities for cooperation and growth.”
In turn, Mr. Tucker Cain, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Fanatex, said: “One of the festival’s most notable points of distinction is its ability to bring together a wide spectrum of audiences, companies, leagues, athletes, celebrities, and industry leaders under one roof.”
He added: “Based on the success we achieved last year in cooperation with (Visit Qatar), we are pleased that the Qatar Airways Group has joined this partnership, which contributes to improving the exclusive hospitality experience that we provide during the festival.”
He continued: “As the festival continues to consolidate its position as a global destination for sports fans, we are focusing on providing unique experiences for all categories of audiences. We also look forward to cooperating with our partners from the State of Qatar to provide an exceptional hospitality experience to be one of the most prominent stations of the festival this year.”
In a related context, the pavilion provides an environment that reflects Qatari hospitality. It also provides a space for communication and building relationships between partners, senior executives, and elite athletes and celebrities. Guests will also have access to private meeting rooms, in addition to a group of selected activities throughout the four days of the festival.
The Fanatics Festival continues to consolidate its position as one of the most prominent sports and entertainment events in the world, as it annually brings together an elite group of athletes, celebrities, business leaders and sports fans from around the world, while the participation of the State of Qatar in this event reflects its commitment to strengthening its international presence and building strategic partnerships that contribute to supporting the tourism and events sectors and consolidating its position as a leading global destination.