By Fazeena Saleem
DOHA: The annual Eid and Summer festivals have become major events in promoting Qatar as a unique holiday destination, said a Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) spokesperson.
“For most sectors in Qatar this period is the beginning of a lull in activities, but for ours it is the peak in our calendars, especially with the arrival of the Eid Festival and Qatar Summer Festival 2016,” said Saif Al Kuwari, Director of PR and Communication at QTA.
He addressed the QTA’s third Annual Tourism Industry Ramadan Ghabga, on behalf of Hassan Al Ibrahim, Chief Tourism Development Officer, QTA. The event brought together QTA’s partners in the public and private sector and others at the Kempinski Marsa Malaz – The Pearl.
The Annual Tourism Industry Ghabga is one of many platforms for the members of the tourism sector to connect, exchange ideas and find new and innovative ways to develop the sector through partnerships.
The Eid Festival and Qatar Summer Festival expects to drive up regional tourism numbers with a range of new attractions, cultural events and brand promotions lined up every year.
The annual festivals aim to increase the number of inbound tourists in the long-term by building sustainable events into Qatar’s calendar, is building on the success of past years through events organised in collaboration with public and private sector partners to reinforce Qatar’s position as a preferred family tourist destination within the GCC.
“We have a lot of work coming up through the Eid and Summer festivals and I want to thank everyone for coming together to prepare for these two nation-wide events and show our visitors that Qatar is a world –Class hub with deep cultural roots,” said Al Kuwari. The month long Summer Festival targets visitors from the GCC with entertainment activities for families in a festive, safe environment that reflect their heritage. In 2015 the festival featured shows to suit different age groups and tastes — from open-air public displays, theatre and classical concerts to comedy, films and popular Eastern and Western musical performances. Qatar’s hospitality and retail sectors were engaged in ensuring the success of festivities.
Eid Al Fitr celebrations will be extend to all parts of the country as tourism hotspots presented a number of exciting shows, performances and activities throughout the Festival to visitors and residents alike.
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