Articles tagged “doha”

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IDEAS: Hamad International Airport Blends Heritage with Hospitality at New Retail Experience

​​Qatar Duty Free has debuted Souq Al Matar - a new experiential mixed retail and dining concept - at Hamad International Airport in Doha. Credit: Qatar Airways Inspired by ‘the bustling energy and aesthetics of Qatar’s iconic traditional markets,' the seven shops and two restaurants are located in the North Node terminal of the airport. Offerings…

Adam Stacey | 1 week ago

Airlines

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

And then they say it's a dog's life! While sky may be the limit for these high-flying pets, did we hear someone mention climate change?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

Tourism

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer Edition

We're back with another installment of inspiration in hotels and hospitality, with an emphasis on craft and touch amidst a hyped-up business cycle for luxury. Here are a few brands, ideas, and services that deserved a hat tip in the first half of 2023.

Colin Nagy | 5 months ago

Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Summer Edition

Tourism

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Asfar's launch aligns with the Saudi sovereign fund’s broad strategy, which is centered around tapping opportunities within the tourism sector and building strategic partnerships with private companies.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Sets up Tourism Investment Company

Tourism

United Arab Emirates Revises GDP Forecast Higher on Tourism Resurgence

As Middle Eastern nations look to diversify their economy beyond oil, tourism will most likely be the strongest sector to drive this change.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

United Arab Emirates Revises GDP Forecast Higher on Tourism Resurgence

Hotels

So Much for Qatar’s World Cup Hotels and Rooms Shortage

What happened to the hospitality crunch that was creating so much anxiety in Qatar ahead of the World Cup? High prices are reportedly a deterrent while other are choosing to fly in and out for the matches.

Andrew Mills, Reuters | 1 year ago

So Much for Qatar’s World Cup Hotels and Rooms Shortage

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Qatar Will Allow Ticketless Fans to Enter the Country From December 2

Qatar will allow visitors without football World Cup tickets to enter the country from December 2 after the group stage matches end. However, even as a match ticket will no longer be mandatory for inbound arrivals to Qatar, visitors will still need to furnish a Hayya Card before traveling, organizers said. The Hayya Card is…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

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Qatar Drops Pre-Arrival Covid Test Requirement Right in Time for World Cup

Qatar will be dropping its requirement of a pre-arrival negative polymerase chain reaction test from November 1, just in time for the FIFA World Cup that kicks off from November 20. Qatari citizens and residents coming into the country will also not be required to undergo a rapid antigen or polymerase chain reaction test within…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Airlines

World Cup Organizers Urge Fans to Carpool and Travel Early to Venues

Traffic disruption may be the first of many concerns for Qatar as it gets set to host the most geographically-compact World Cup from next month.

Andrew Mills, Reuters | 1 year ago

World Cup Organizers Urge Fans to Carpool and Travel Early to Venues

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World Cup Boosts Flight Bookings to Qatar and Gulf Nations

Despite the requirement to present a negative Covid-19 test to enter Qatar, flight bookings to the country for travel during FIFA World Cup — between November 14 and December 24 — have witnessed a massive boom, according to ForwardKeys' data based on issued flight tickets, including day trips. The flight bookings to Qatar from countries,…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago