Doha’s outbound flights register 30% increase
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Holidaymakers during the recent Eid break have helped increase outbound flights from Doha by 30%, as quoted by Gulf Times. Tourists flying out of Doha, comprised mostly of Qataris and expatriates, prefer European destinations such as London, Paris, and Turkey, said Tareq Abdullatif Taha, chief executive officer of Regency Travel & Tours.
“Europe will always be our number one destination,” Taha emphasised, adding that London tops the list of favoured tourist destinations for Qataris followed by Paris and Turkey. Taha further added that other European destinations that also take a big share of outbound flights from Doha include Munich, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid, Austria, Vienna, Brussels, and Rome.
“Holidaymakers should plan early and book their flights and hotel reservations before the peak season to get more value for money during their vacations. The earlier you book, the better deals you get,” Taha stressed. This was echoed by a booking agent of another travel agency located at Al Gharafa, who said travellers can save up to 40% on airfares alone from early bookings.
This year, the Qatar Tourism Authority’s (QTA) staging of family-oriented events at the Qatar Summer Festival has boosted domestic tourism in Doha, Taha said.
“We are getting tourists coming from neighbouring GCC countries, which is why I believe that Doha is putting itself on top of the tourism map of the region,” Taha emphasised.
Aside from Europe, Taha also said the US and Asia are favourite tourism destinations for Qataris. He said the US is attractive to Qatari families, who would prefer travelling from one State to another by road or enjoy the amenities of Disneyland and Universal Studios.
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