Saturday, February 10, 2024
Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism recently invited trade media and travel agents to Doha on a comprehensive familiarisation trip, showcasing Qatar as a premier travel destination. Utilizing the services of Discover Qatar (DQ), Qatar Airways’ Destination Management Company, travelers can take advantage of stopover packages in Doha, adding an exciting layer to their journey. The initiative was highlighted at a press event in the bustling Msheireb Downtown Doha, with Qatar Tourism Chairman, His Excellency Mr. Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, and Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, spearheading the conference.
Aiming to position Doha as an essential stopover point, Qatar Airways and DQ have curated a selection of unique stopover packages for passengers flying through Qatar Airways’ extensive network, which spans over 170 destinations. These packages range from:
All packages come with the convenience of 24-hour check-in, allowing visitors to maximize their stay in Qatar. Additionally, they can be customized with various add-ons like airport assistance, transfers, and diverse tours and experiences, including City and Desert Tours.
The press conference also served as a platform for Qatar Airways to announce its network expansion, summer schedule, and highlight attractive destinations for both short and long visits. With the resumption of flights to Venice and the launch of a new route to Hamburg, the airline aims to draw more international travelers through the award-winning Hamad International Airport, offering them the opportunity to discover Doha via DQ’s stopover packages.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “Our 2024 network expansion offers a very exciting summer schedule, which includes our resumption to Venice and our new route to Hamburg, along with increased frequencies on various international routes. We are committed to creating unforgettable travel experiences which will transform transit time as well as the airport experience itself. Looking ahead to the future, I am confident that Qatar is set to become the top stopover destination globally.”
Commenting at the press conference, H.E. Mr. Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism said: “The ‘Stopover in Qatar’ offering is an embodiment of continuity of the cooperation between Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways providing travellers the opportunity to expand their destination experience and explore this remarkable country. Recognising the richness and diversity of Qatar’s tourism, we believe that the ‘Stopover in Qatar’ package will be highly valuable for tourists with limited time”.
Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism extended their hospitality to media representatives at the exclusive, airline-owned luxury resort, “Our Habitas Ras Abrouq”. Situated on the fringe of the UNESCO designated Al-Reem Biosphere Reserve, this resort introduces the globally acclaimed luxury experience of the Our Habitas brand to Qatar. This collaboration between Our Habitas and Qatar Airways offers luxury seekers the opportunity to explore Qatar’s breathtaking natural landscapes. Furthermore, Qatar Tourism is set to work in tandem with Our Habitas to create immersive travel experiences, featuring art exhibitions, distinctive pop-up culinary events, cutting-edge wellness programs, concerts, and much more, aiming to transform and enrich the visitor experience.
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