Visit Qatar is participating in Fanatics Fest NYC, taking place in New York City from June 20-22, with an exclusive VIP lounge showcasing Qatar’s signature hospitality.
The Visit Qatar Lounge is designed to foster high-level networking among global executives, athletes, and cultural figures. This activation builds on a broader five-year strategic partnership between the Government Communications Office (GCO) and Fanatics, aimed at expanding Qatar’s global engagement across sports and entertainment platforms.
The event was attended by Chief Executive Officer of Visit QatarEng Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi and Director of the Government Communications Office Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani.
Fanatics Fest is a major multi-day event that brings together fans, athletes, executives, and brands across sport, culture, and entertainment, and business communities under one roof.
HE Saad bin Ali Al-Kharji Chairman – Qatar Tourism, Board of Directors – Visit Qatar
“This partnership builds on Qatar’s growing presence as a global destination for sport, business and cultural exchange. Fanatics Fest offers an unmatched platform to showcase Qatar’s renowned hospitality on an international stage while facilitating valuable connections that drive innovation and cross-industry collaboration.”
Michael Hermalyn, President of Fanatics VIP, said that, “After just one year, Fanatics Fest established itself as a one-of-a-kind melting pot that brought an incredibly diverse group of fans, brands, leagues, executives, athletes and celebrities together under one roof. As we expand all portions of the event this year and beyond, our partners at Qatar Tourism are creating an incredible new avenue to foster networking, dealmaking and connections, which will add a special element for the wide range of executives and influential figures throughout the industry who will be in attendance.”
