Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) has launched a vibrant programme of offers and activations for residents to enjoy during the summer holidays, as the country prepares to welcome back the world. A host of exciting hospitality deals, outdoor experiences and activities centred around fashion, arts and culture are in store for people of all ages and interests.
The Qatar Summer Programme will be offered in collaboration with QNTC’s partners from across the public and private sectors, including hospitality, Qatar Museums and United Development Company (UDC), among others.
To celebrate summer, QNTC has partnered with hotels to bring residents a wide range of staycation packages and other hospitality deals at more than 40 establishments across the country. These include discounts of up to 50% on room bookings, hotel packages with an additional free night stay, beach and pool packages, as well as special food and beverage (F&B) promotions. QNTC will feature the offers on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, as well as through its dedicated website, Qatar Staycation, which will be updated regularly with the latest offers.
As cultural institutions open their doors once again, residents will be able to avail of a 20% discount on select Culture Pass memberships including Culture Pass Plus and Culture Pass Family, entitling pass holders to exclusive privileges at all Qatar Museums entities, such as free admission at museums and galleries, VIP invites to tours, talks and workshops, and discounts at museum cafes, restaurants and gift shops. For more details please visit here:
Later this summer, residents will get a glimpse of the latest style trends with a virtual fashion show featuring local designers. The first of its kind, the show will be broadcast live from QNTC social media accounts including Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Live.
For those more inclined to adventure, a variety of outdoor excursions will be introduced to satiate any thrill-seeker. Residents can reconnect with nature on a camping and desert safari at the Inland Sea’s Al Bahar Beach Camp, enjoy a barbeque lunch or dinner, or rent a 4×4 for exhilarating rides over the sand dunes. Tour operator 365 Adventures will draw residents to Qatar’s stunning coastline with special promotions on kayaking and fishing trips, paratriking and scuba diving, speed boat and yacht rentals, in addition to sunrise and full-day desert safari packages.
This year’s summer programme presents ample choices for citizens and residents to explore and rediscover the unique experiences Qatar has to offer.
In preparation for welcoming back the community, QNTC recently launched the Qatar Clean programme in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health, which sets strict standards for sterilisation and disinfection that all hotel establishments must adhere to, ensuring guests can enjoy a worry-free experience this summer and beyond.