DOHA: Qatar National Day has attracted over 33,000 visitors from the neighbouring GCC countries as a result of a campaign held by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA).
Qatar National Day promotional campaign was launched by QTA prior to National Day celebrations. This campaign was part of QTA’s collaborative efforts with the National Day Organising Committee and stakeholders in the tourism sector, the QNA reported yesterday.
Visitors were greeted with gifts and flags and other promotional items as well as our warm Arabian hospitality at the Abu Samra Border Post and at Doha International Airport where volunteers gave away national flags, National Day pins, maps and other promotional items to everyone arriving in Doha.
QTA in collaboration with the National Day Organising Committee provided information on tourism in Qatar to visitors and residents at information centres in events across the country including eight centres along the Doha Corniche.
These initiatives include the launch of the second phase of ‘MyQatar’ initiative and installation of the billboard along the Corniche.
QTA will also be announcing the winners of the best decorated hotel front completion which was launched to shed light on Qatar’s iconic building designs and contemporary architecture.
QTA had launched a print and digital advertising campaign in GCC countries to boost tourism within the region by encouraging nationals to visit Qatar during the country’s most significant celebrations.
QTA in collaboration with the National Day Organizing Committee and tourism sector stakeholders organised a range of activities that entertained visitors from the moment they arrive to the country.
The campaign highlighted Qatar as a preferred family destination through various attractions and offerings represented in the country’s rich heritage, culture and customs and family-friendly atmosphere in addition to the facilitation of activities and events that appeal to all ages.
The latest figures released for Q3 2013 showed that all key indicators of the tourism sector demonstrated improvement and growth from the previous year comparable period. The largest source of tourism is from the GCC, with regional visitors increasing by 20 percent in Q3 2013 compared to Q3 2012. This is reflective of the draw of Qatar’s offerings that appeal to regional visitors.
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