Doha: Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism presented a roadshow to develop cooperation in the field of travel and tourism in business and leisure and highlight information about tourism to diversify the country’s dependence on oil and gas. Development of tourism is a key priority for Azerbaijan.
The roadshow was attended by Qatari ministers, pioneers in the industry and other dignitaries.
Rashid Al Noori, Representative of the ministry in the GCC, presented his country’s travel and tourism portfolio for various segments and discussed features to engage industries and government to support Azerbaijan’s tourism growth.
Minister for Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev gave a presentation on the solution basket to help make Azerbaijan the ultimate tourism destination offering unparalleled travel and holiday experiences.
“We’d like to inspire travellers from all over the world to visit and explore Azerbaijan. We’d also like to deliver a global network to support tourism promotion in Azerbaijan and to champion tourism.”|
He spoke about the importance of the Middle East, particularly the GCC states, for Azerbaijan’s tourism. He shared his best experiences working in cooperation with Qatar.
“The government of Azerbaijan has lifted advance visa requirement for the citizens of the GCC countries, as well as Japan, Malaysia, China, South Korea and Singapore.
“This is a milestone in our relationship with these countries. We are pleased to inform the public, travel trade companies and those planning to visit Azerbaijan and enjoy historical sites and its beautiful landscaping,” he added. Azerbaijan has diverse attractions to offer and this visa waiver will facilitate “an excellent traffic of all categories of people to visit Azerbaijan.”
Azerbaijan is a next-generation travel destination. It was chosen to organise World Tourism Forum Lucerne Think Tank with the presence of World Tourism Organisation Secretary-General Taleb Rifai, and World Tourism Forum President Reto Wittwer. It also hosted the First European Games in Baku in 2015 and has signed a contract with Formula 1 to organise Baku Grand Prix this year. These events will attract people from all over the world, impacting the tourism sector positively over the next decade. “With excellent air accessibility, world-class conference facilities and high-quality hotels to accommodate events, unique dining venues and authentic on site activities, we’re working together to make Azerbaijan visible to the world of meetings,” he added.The Peninsula
