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Poland’s ambassador to Qatar Tomasz Sadzinski has detailed prospects for Qatari investors in the country’s tourism and hospitality industry, which he said employs nearly 150,000 people and accounts for almost 5 percent of national GDP. Sadzinski told Gulf Times that Polish officials are presenting these openings to members of the Qatari Businessmen Association along with family offices, stressing the nation’s stable economy within the European Union and its demand for high-quality services. The envoy described the outreach as part of broader efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
According to Sadzinski, Warsaw secured third place in the CBRE European Real Estate Survey 2026 among the continent’s most attractive cities for property investors, ranking ahead of Paris, Barcelona and Milan. He noted that these rankings and supporting data on economic fundamentals are being shared directly with Qatari partners to highlight Poland’s favourable business climate. The ambassador added that international recognition of the country’s potential continues to build.
Sadzinski identified premium hotels, serviced apartments, lifestyle hospitality, wellness and spa facilities plus mixed-use tourism projects as the areas offering the strongest returns, reflecting year-round demand for quality accommodation and experiences. The envoy said sustainability has become a central element of Poland’s strategy, with the Polish Investment Zone and European Union programmes providing incentives for energy-efficient and environmentally responsible developments that combine growth with conservation. World Travel & Tourism Council figures show the sector contributed PLN 165.5 billion to the economy in 2025, representing 4.4 percent of GDP while supporting 901,100 jobs.
Tourism forms an increasingly important element of Poland-Qatar bilateral relations, complementing existing political, economic and energy cooperation while building people-to-people links, Sadzinski stated. The direct flight connection between Doha and Warsaw has driven rises in both leisure and business travel, boosting Qatari interest in Poland as a year-round destination. A Poland-Qatar Investment Forum organised in November 2025 featured dozens of Polish firms from the tourism and hospitality sectors alongside institutional partners promoting cross-border opportunities.
Cooperation between tourism bodies has grown through joint appearances at exhibitions such as Qatar Travel Mart, where the Polish Tourism Organisation, regional offices and private operators have presented the country’s diverse attractions. Sadzinski said preparations for the 2026 edition include wider regional participation in collaboration with Qatar Tourism, supplemented by operator engagements and familiarisation visits that market Poland as a safe choice for GCC families and female travellers. These activities build on prior events to expand visitor flows from the Gulf.
Poland has moved to adapt its tourism infrastructure for the rising number of Muslim travellers from Qatar and other Arab countries as well as the roughly 150,000 Muslims who live and work domestically, according to the ambassador. Halal food options have become more widely available in cities including Warsaw, Krakow, Lodz, Gdansk and Poznan while hotels and providers receive training on Gulf visitor preferences. Prayer rooms, mosques and dedicated spaces have expanded in urban centres to align with growing international arrivals.
The embassy remains available to facilitate introductions between Qatari investors and Polish counterparts in relevant sectors, Sadzinski said. He added that sustained participation in events such as Qatar Travel Mart alongside closer work with the Polish Tourism Organisation and Qatar Tourism will continue. Bilateral trade between Poland and Qatar doubled to $1.4 billion from 2020 to 2023, earlier reports indicated.
