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Qatar bustles with traditional and tourist stops

November 27, 20221093 Views

The winding cobbled alleys of Souq Waqif create a labyrinthine bazaar stuffed with dozens of small stores hawking spices and perfumes, scented oils, silk scarves, shimmering crystal chandeliers and glittering jewelry. The Qatari capital’s oldest souq also features shisha lounges, antique stores, art galleries, restaurants and a stop where shoppers can have a falcon — the national bird of this small Arab country jutting out into the Persian Gulf — sit on their arm. With the city skyline in the background, a traditional dhow boat sails at the corniche in Doha, Qatar, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) Qatar was once a dust-blown pearling port transformed into an ultra-modern hub following its 1990s natural gas boom, when expatriates, Western consultants and engineers,...

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Sporting events to boost Middle East tourism up to 30 percent

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October 4, 2022272 Views

Musafir.com, a leading online travel agency headquartered in the UAE, has revealed in its bi-annual travel trend report that sporting events will augment the tourism and hospitality economy up to 30 % in the region. The Middle East is becoming the world's fastest-growing sports tourism destination valued at an estimated USD 600bn, according to the World Trade Organisation. Major events such as FIFA World Cup Qatar, Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, etc. will give Gulf tourism a boost in the last quarter of the year. FILE PHOTO: Flag raising ceremony for the last three teams to qualify for the 2022 World Cup - Doha, Qatar - June 16, 2022 General view during the ceremony REUTERS/Mohammed Dabbous Amongst the GCC countries, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar will see the majority arriv...

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Airlines pledge to stabilise rocky recovery

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June 21, 2022496 Views

Global airlines wrapped up an annual summit on Tuesday by pledging to overcome operational problems that have marred the industry's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) comprising almost 300 airlines sought to put into perspective the furore recent airport and holiday chaos and also tempered plans to boost capacity as the battered sector tries to solve staff shortages since air travel collapsed during the pandemic. "Let's relax a little; yes, we have challenges, but it is not everywhere," IATA Director General Willie Walsh said, adding that the industry would be able to see its way through recent problems. FILE PHOTO: A passenger plane passes the moon as it comes into land at the international airport in Chennai, India. REUTERS/P...

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Travel recovery rebuilding airline profitability

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June 20, 2022734 Views

Resilient industry cuts losses to $9.7 billion The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced an upgrade to its outlook for the airline industry’s 2022 financial performance as the pace of recovery from the COVID-19 crisis quickens. It was presented at the three day 78th IATA Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit taking place in Doha, Qatar, 19-21 June 2022, hosted by Qatar Airways. Some 1,000 aviation leaders from IATA member airlines, governments, industry stakeholders, strategic partners and members of the media are attending the event. Forecast highlights include: Industry losses are expected to reduce to -$9.7 billion (improved from the October 2021 forecast for an $11.6 billion loss) for a net loss margin of -1.2%. That is a huge impr...

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Aviation Leaders Assemble in Doha for IATA’s 78th AGM

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June 17, 2022608 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Doha, Qatar, for the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), with Qatar Airways as the host airline. The event (19-21 June) attracts the industry’s most senior leaders from among IATA’s 290 member airlines, as well as leading government officials, strategic partners, equipment suppliers, and media. “In a few days, Doha will become the aviation capital of the world. The last time we met in Doha, in 2014, we were celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first airline flight. This year’s AGM is another momentous occasion: Airlines are simultaneously recovering from the COVID-19 crisis, setting the path to achieving net zer...

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Enjoy ‘The Whale Sharks of Qatar’ at Banana Island

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June 11, 2022970 Views

Anantara partners with Discover Qatar to launch daily explorer’ excursion Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara has partnered with Discover Qatar to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience to view one of the largest congregations of whale sharks that can be found on the planet. A dedicated high-speed catamaran takes guests of Discover Qatar and Banana Island on the newly launched, unique, excursion to view the biggest fish in the ocean. From April to September, the cooler waters off the north-east coast of Qatar provide the perfect location to see large numbers of whale sharks that gather to feed close to the surface. Upon arrival in the area where the sharks are found, the slow-moving gentle giants can be viewed for two hours from the front and back deck of the catamaran,...

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Top 10 unique day trips from Qatar’s capital

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March 29, 2022732 Views

• Qatar Tourism has rounded up some of the leading attractions to visit outside Doha• Iconic sites and hidden treasures are never more than 90 minutes away Qatar Tourism is calling on holidaymakers and fans attending the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to take a day trip out of Doha and discover Qatar beyond the capital. Within the 90-minutes it takes to play a football match, visitors can leave Doha for amazing adventures in mesmerising desert dunes, UNESCO heritage sites, ancient rock carvings, water parks, golden beaches, eco farms, lush green mangrove forests and so much more. Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: “Just a stone’s throw from Doha are fantastic cultural, natural and family-friendly excursions that some visitors...

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New superyacht luxury cruises to set sail from Qatar

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February 3, 2022910 Views

# Emerald Azzurra to launch in January 2023 with seven-night cruises from Doha# Extensive tourism development is underway in Qatar as the country prepares to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM# A new Grand Cruise Terminal also under construction in Qatar will host two megaships at one time and have an aquarium and art gallery Qatar Tourism has announced new superyacht luxury cruises in partnership with Emerald Cruises, sailing from Doha launching in January 2023. Emerald Azzurra will offer a seven-night, eight-day itineraries from Doha, with stops at Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi; Khasab, Oman; Fujairah, UAE; Zighy Bay, Oman; and Dubai and vice versa. Pre and post cruise tours are available where guests can opt for a three-day package to explore the sites and culture of Qatar....

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10 spectacular new hotels and attractions in Qatar

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November 26, 20211448 Views

All set to open before the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 • # Qatar Tourism reveals exiting projects set for completion before FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022• # FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to take place from 21 November to 18 December 2022 Qatar Tourism has revealed 10 spectacular new hotels and attractions set to open before the tournament kicks off. Qatar Tourism previously revealed there are over 100 hotels and hotel apartments in the country’s construction pipeline. More than 40 are scheduled to be opened over the next 12 months, as Qatar gears up to welcome more than one million fans across the duration of the tournament. Zulal Wellness Resort is the largest wellness destination in the Middle East To meet demand Qatar is looking to utilise every available accommodation option. Inn...

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Transformation of Qatar over last 50 years revealed through images

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September 28, 20211300 Views

Historical and present-day images reveal a country transformed as Qatar has capitalised on its natural resources to create a cosmopolitan society with vibrant urban landscapes Fascinating photographs contrast the old and modern history of Qatar over the past 50 years. While the images show that much of Qatar’s cultural heritage lives on, with souqs, palaces and forts proudly maintained and refurbished, the peninsula has undergone an extensive transformation with skyscrapers now dotting the skyline of the capital Doha. Now with Qatar’s borders re-open to fully vaccinated travellers, Qatar Tourism is spearheading a drive to encourage visitors to Qatar to enjoy its year-round sunshine, and exciting calendar of activities and events in the lead up to the FIFA World Cup 2022 next year...