NT Bureau
Doha: Visit Qatar and Qatar Airways have jointly launched stopover flight packages for passengers to promote tourism in Qatar.
Addressing international media at Msheireb Downtown Doha, Qatar Tourism (QT) President Saad bin Ali al-Kharji and Qatar Airways Group CEO Engineer Badr Mohammed al-Meer, said passengers can now choose one of the stopover flights which offer several unique benefits.
The stopover packages offer five options at over 100 hotels for travellers embarking on their journey on Qatar Airways’ network of over 170 destinations.
Standard: Choice of over 100 four-star hotels, is the best value stopover package, offering 24 hours check in and prices starting at $14 per person per night.
Premium: Choice of 5-star hotels.
Premium with Beach Access: choice of 5-star hotels with access to Doha Sands Beach, West Bay.
Luxury: choice of 5-star luxury hotels including breakfast.
All-Inclusive Beach: choice of 5-star hotels including breakfast and all-inclusive beach access to Doha Sands Beach, West Bay.
All stopover packages include 24-hour check-in facilities and can be tailored to add-on options including airport assistance, transfers and a range of tours and experiences, such as City and Desert Tours.
A-Kharji, said: “It is imperative to highlight that in 2023, the number of travelers and hotel room nights for stopovers in Qatar more than doubled compared to 2022 as a direct result of Qatar Airways flying to over 177 international destinations.
“January 2024, witnessed another remarkable achievement with over 700,000 visitors, setting a new monthly record, and we are continuing this growth, with the aim of welcoming six million annual visitors by 2030. These statistics underscore the significant accomplishments and momentum of Qatar’s tourism sector, solidifying its status as a leading premier international destination”.
