In a bid to expand its share of the growing cruise tourism industry, Qatari officials are looking to redevelop Doha Port to include a dedicated docking station for passenger vessels, and have been successfully courting cruise lines to send an increasing number of their ships to the capital city. This should go a long way to enhancing Qatar’s...
Backed by a coordinated government strategy and strong investments in key economic enablers such as infrastructure, Qatar’s tourism industry continues to grow at a steady clip. Since 2010 Qatar has seen arrival numbers rise over 72% to reach 2.93m in 2015. The sector’s economic contribution hit QR39.5bn ($10.8bn) in 2014, and mid-2015...
What plans are in place to enhance cultural offerings following on what has been achieved so far?
Omar Alfardan: It is important to develop a wide range of hotels that will address the unique needs of various travelers; having projects in all segments will attract a more diverse selection of travelers who have particular needs in terms of facilities and budget.
Les autorités algériennes ont annoncé récemment une révision des conditions d’obtention des visas en vue d’accroître le nombre de visiteurs, une initiative qui s’inscrit dans le cadre d’une politique plus vaste visant à stimuler la croissance dans le secteur du tourisme et à diversifier l’économie.
Backed by a coordinated government strategy and strong investments in key economic enablers such as infrastructure, Qatar’s tourism industry continues to grow at a steady clip. Since 2010 Qatar has seen arrival numbers rise more than 72% to reach 2.93m in 2015. The sector’s economic contribution hit QR39.5bn ($10.8bn) in 2014, and mid-2015 estimates projected 2015 growth at 6.6%, according to...
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