Qatar participates in 10th meeting of GCC Tourism Ministers and Officials
<p>Manama: The State of Qatar participated on Thursday in the 10th meeting of their Excellencies the ministers and officials responsible for tourism in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), hosted by the Bahraini capital, Manama.</p> <p>Qatar was represented at the meeting by President of Qatar Tourism HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji.</p> <p>According to a statement issued by Qatar…
Manama witnessed the 10th gathering of GCC Tourism ministers and officials on Thursday, with Qatar making the trip to represent its tourism sector. HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, the President of Qatar Tourism, presided over the event, underscoring the importance of enhancing resilience in the Gulf tourism industry and transitioning towards greater interconnectivity.
Al Kharji advocated for the creation of unified tourism packages, the hastening of the unified Gulf tourist visa, and the expansion of joint promotional campaigns in key global markets. These initiatives, he argued, could facilitate smoother visitor movement and elevate the GCC's reputation as a unified tourism destination.
The President of Qatar Tourism also pointed out that Doha's selection as the Capital of Gulf Tourism for 2026 provides an opportunity to further boost integration among the region's tourism destinations. This platform would allow the shared cultural and tourism identity of the Gulf to be showcased, according to Al Kharji.
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