Qatar Airways Holidays introduces special travel packages designed specifically for the 2016 Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF), hosted in Doha from March 22–28. QIFF has grown in recent years to become of the region’s most anticipated festivals, showcasing cuisine from around the world. For travelers in the GCC, QIFF makes the perfect quick getaway, made even easier with Qatar Airways Holidays.
Food lovers looking to combine culinary and cultural activities will discover “A Different Side of Food” at this year’s QIFF. Qatar Airways Holidays is offering residents from Saudi Arabia the opportunity to enjoy a gastronomical getaway with a special travel package to Doha for travel between March 22–28. The short-break package for two passengers includes return flights from Riyadh to Qatar and a two-night stay in one of Doha’s five-star hotels, starting at SR 2,200 per person and from Damam SR 1,849 per person.
Now in its seventh year, QIFF has proven to be one of the most popular festivals in the Middle East, leading to its expansion to seven days. Held on Doha’s stunning Corniche, at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park, the combination of festival favorites, including Qatar Airways’ Dinner in the Sky and celebrity chef Cooking Theatre, the variety of eateries, entertainment and unique food experiences will wow visitors seeking to explore Doha.
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Dr. Hugh Dunleavy said: “Qatar Airways Holidays specializes in providing extraordinary holiday experiences and value offers that enable travellers to enjoy new destinations and exciting events, such as the Qatar International Food Festival. Our travel experts will plan your getaway, leaving you with nothing to do expect enjoy the trip. Many people choose to travel to discover new flavors, with this great value offer visitors from across the GCC can enjoy a quick escape, and combine a culinary tour of Qatar with the country’s must-see cultural highlights.”
The opportunity to sample international menus and experience new places is high on many holidaymakers’ travel agendas. Global travel trends increasingly focus on cuisine as a primary driver in choosing a destination, with travelers seeking to explore new cultures through cuisine, or simply seeking the adventure of new tastes.
Visitors to QIFF 2016 will be spoilt for choice with the addition of satellite festival experiences at many of Doha’s landmarks and eateries, including The Pearl and Katara Cultural Village, providing truly global fare. Chinese cuisine will also be featured throughout the celebrations as part of the Qatar-China 2016 Year of Culture.
Travelers can book Qatar Airways Holidays’ fantastic packages online at bit.ly/QIFF-sa or with an agent at one of the Qatar Airways Holidays shops. Qatar Airways Holidays also provides amazing deals on car rentals, Doha city and safari tours as well as travel insurance all of which can be booked online.
Qatar Airways Holidays is the leisure travel division of Qatar Airways. It offers a diverse range of full-service holiday packages for all types of traveler that demand a seamless and hassle-free travel experience. Travelers planning holidays can choose tailor-made packages from Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman to more than 150 Qatar Airways destinations worldwide and beyond to over 1,000 tourism global destinations. — SG
