Onset of cruise season to boost domestic tourism, says indus… – MENAFN.COM

  • Date: 31-Aug-2021
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Onset of cruise season to boost domestic tourism, says indus… – MENAFN.COM

(MENAFN - Gulf Times) The start of the cruise season in the last quarter of 2021 is expected to create a series of benefits to domestic tourism in Qatar, according to an industry expert. "Come November, we are expecting huge cruise ships to start their intra-regional cruise and subject to approvals from Qatar Tourism, we can expect some turnaround cruises from Qatar, which will allow citizens and local residents to enjoy the world-class cruise sailing from Doha Port," said Tawfeeq Travel Group CEO Rehan Ali Syed. Speaking to Gulf Times, Syed explained:"The start of the cruise season will definitely be a booster for the tourism in the country. Some of the major shore excursions enjoyed by the travelers are desert safari, museum visits, and trips to the shopping malls. "Similarly, visits to the football stadiums, Al Shaqaab Race Course, traditional Souq Waqif, kayaking in the mangroves of Al Khor, and many more activities, are a huge crowd drawer. We were offering 19 different shore excursions to experience Qatar for the passengers when they were disembarking the ship." Syed also noted that the resumption of classes would also create a positive impact on the country's local tourism industry. "The travel pattern