Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup has put the destination in the spotlight, with the country facing criticism for its human rights record and treatment of LGBT+ people. As the tournament kicks off, TTG’s Sophie Griffiths and Tom Parry speak to members of the travel sector to hear their views on what has become an important – if uncomfortable – question for the industry.
Qatar’s Stadium 974 is a patchwork of steel and multicoloured shipping containers.
It’s late March and TTG deputy news editor Tom Parry is standing in the world’s first transportable stadium, set to host World Cup matches involving Brazil, France and Portugal, as a guest of Qatar Tourism. It’s just days away from the FIFA World Cup draw, an event that will kick-start the country’s dream of hosting the planet’s most popular sporting event.
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