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(Continued from Page 1) “German cities such as Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Mannheim are very well developed. We have developed historic city centres to provide great shopping experience and medical services, among others”, he said. “There are many Qataris who go to Germany for sports -- training for football, horse riding etc”, he added. Talking about investment opportunities for Qatari business people in Germany, the ambassador said they have a programme with Qatari Business Women’s Association and young entrepreneurs. “We are having a new programme which is also under the auspices of Qatar government.” Nicole Zaspel, Sales and Marketing manager for the Gulf countries at German National Tourist Office (GNTO), an affiliate of German National Tourist Board (GNTB), said: “Being Germany’s third-largest non-European source market after China and the US, the Gulf region is an extremely important market for us, where its travellers currently stay an average of 11 nights and spend on an average $5,300 per person per trip, significantly more than other international travellers.” Qatar Airways Vice President of Doha Sales Martha Paulos said, “Germany is one of Qatar Airways’ most important markets for both business and leisure travellers. As premium airline partner of the German National Tourist Office, we are committed to strengthening our strategic and commercial links with Germany and this roadshow has provided the perfect platform to engage in a fruitful trade and knowledge exchange between our two nations. Through our 35 flights per week from Doha to Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg and Stuttgart, we have incredible connectivity to Germany and offer travellers an unrivalled experience with our renowned five-star customer service.”
