Qatar Tourism and Mwani expect 200,000 visitors from cruises in the 2022/2023 cruise season
Qatar Tourism and Mwani expect 200,000 visitors from cruises in the 2022/2023 cruise season
Qatar Tourism (QT) and Mwani Qatar announce the return of the 2022/2023 cruise
season and forecast more than 50 cruise liners with approximately 200,000
visitors from now to the end of April 2023.
Over the season, cruise liner passengers will be welcomed at the Cruise
Terminal, a newly designed infrastructure that pays homage to classic Arabian
architecture. Docking in Doha Port, passengers will witness the newly renovated
port that recently stood home to major international cruise liners offering
‘floating accommodation’ for thousands of international fans during the
tournament, including the MSC World Europa, MSC Opera and MSC Poesia.
Located at the Port is the Mina District, one of Qatar’s latest tourism destinations
whereby residents and visitors alike can enjoy a diverse offering of restaurants
and retail outlets or a refreshing stroll by the sea. For international
passengers, the Port is ideally situated within walking distance to iconic
landmarks, including the National Museum of Qatar, Souq Waqif, Msheireb
Downtown Doha, and the Doha Corniche, where visitors can take in stunning views
of the city's skyline.
Commenting on the new cruise season, Maryam Saoud, Head of Tourism
Product Support at Qatar Tourism, said: “Qatar’s cruise sector has a history of
less than a decade, yet the sector has grown tremendously and now contributes
an important pillar to our tourism strategy. We’re seeing continued, increasing
preference for Qatar as a destination for both regular cruise calls and cruises
with turnaround calls. Indeed, Doha Port’s strategic location in the heart of
the city is truly unique and offers our visitors an excellent opportunity to
make the most out of their time in Doha. We are ready to welcome thousands of
new travellers who are guaranteed a distinct tourism experience in Qatar through
the different tourism products on offer and in collaboration with our strategic
partners.”
He added: "As part of the renovation
work undertaken in Doha Port’s infrastructure, and after further expanding and
dredging the navigational channel and port docks to reach deeper depth, we are now able to receive mega cruise vessels.
Indeed, Doha Port is being developed to become one of the main tourist
attractions in the region.”
Mr. Al Ansari continued: "We look
forward to another successful tourism season that will contribute to strengthening
the cruise industry and maintaining Qatar's position as a leading tourism hub
in the region. In every cruise season, we always make sure that travelers are
receiving the best services and the most enjoyable experiences in every step of
their journey, and in a safe environment."
In addition to the attractions in and around the Mina District,
passengers are set to enjoy a busy calendar of events by Qatar Tourism (QT) in this
year. Already, QT has announced the return of the much-anticipated Doha
Jewellery and Watch Exhibition (DJWE), which is set to run from February 20-25,
2023.
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