Two million room nights booked for Qatar 2022; 30,000 rooms added to accommodation platform
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 administrators have announced that 30,000 additional rooms have been added to the housing options with just over 30 days until the opening match.
At the World Cup, which will take place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 1.2 million visitors are expected. Authorities have made it clear that they are committed to make the competition affordable and accessible; in order to ensure that spectators enjoy themselves, they will concentrate lodging alternatives and regulate costs.
Accommodation ranges from apartments and villas to cruise ship hotels, fan villages, hotels, and others, all available on the Qatar 2022 Accommodation Agency platform.
“There is a high demand for accommodation, especially among the group stages. We have sold around 2 million room nights throughout the tournament, and I’m happy to announce that an additional 30,000 rooms have been added to the Accommodation Agency platform. That’s equivalent to around 1 million room nights in line with the last minute ticket sales,” Supreme Committee for Delivery &Legacy Director General, Eng. Yasir Al Jamal told a press conference yesterday to mark ‘One Month to Go.’
Eng Al Jamal said the new options have been added to ensure all ticket holders have the best chance of securing accommodation.
“Fans, guests and visitors will enjoy a unique accommodation experience via our unique cruise ship hotels, apartments, villas and villages and hotels. We hope people will enjoy whatever accommodation options they choose for their stay,” he added.
Colin Smith, FIFA’s Chief Operating Officer for the World Cup, also spoke at the press conference. He added that information on how to download the ticketing app and use the mobile ticket will be sent to ticket holders shortly. He emphasized that although Hayya and the mobile ticket are distinct, both are necessary to access the stadium.
Smith mentioned that the first of two ticketing locations at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center will open today (DECC).
According to Smith, fans can obtain assistance here if they already have tickets or want to buy more that are still available. They’ll also receive real tickets there.