Connecting North Asia and Qatar

Tribune News Network

InterContinental Doha recently hosted a familiarisation trip of Qatar for North Asia. Organised by Discover Qatar, a subsidiary destination manager company of Qatar Airways, the familiarisation trip saw 100 leading trade partners from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan working closely with local hotels and authorities, including Qatar Tourism Authority in positioning Qatar as an emerging stop-over and holiday destination in the North-Asian marketplace.
InterContinental Doha partnered Discover Qatar in hosting the delegation and showing them the hotel's new facilities such as the new Club InterContinental, rooms and suites.
The delegation also took part in various activities during their stay in Doha, including a trade workshop at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, desert safari, a visit to some of the stadiums which will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar, as well as visits to renowned attractions including the Katara Cultural Village and Museum of Islamic Art.
"We are very honoured to have this opportunity to work with Discover Qatar, Qatar Airways, and Qatar Tourism Authority in hosting this familiarisation trip. This is definitely an exciting phase for us to continue promoting and showcasing Qatar as a leading tourism and business destination in the North-Asian marketplace," InterContinental Doha General Manager and IHG'ae Northern Gulf Director of Operations Andreas Pfister said.
Qatar Airways North Asia Vice-President Joshua Law said:"We were delighted to play host to this prestigious delegation of top North Asian trade partners in Doha. It was a fruitful week of showcasing the many delights Qatar has to offer for those seeking a true sense of Arabian culture and hospitality. Qatar Airways flies to and from 10 gateways in Greater China, Japan and South Korea, a total of 130 times per week in both directions, making it easier than ever for passengers to visit Doha on our award-winning airline. We thank the InterContinental Doha for their wonderful hospitality which was shown to our valued guests."