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The Peninsula
DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) is offering up to 25 percent discount on flights to Doha from the other GCC counties and Qmiles as part of Qatar Summer Festival (QSF).
The special promotion, in partnership with Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), is available on flights from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain and Oman in Economy and Premium cabins.
Travellers from Doha can also enjoy a special summer promotion of up to 40 percent discount on select destinations across the national carrier";s network.
QSF is a month-long series of special events, promotions and entertainment for families, reflecting the rich culture and heritage of Qatar.
The nation-wide festival is one of the largest annual events in Qatar, attracting visitors from the GCC.
It features the largest Entertainment City at Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, featuring games, rides, entertainment and food. The festival also includes a three-day Doha Comedy Festival, ‘Street Madness"; at Al Gharrafa Sports Club, and fireworks displays on the Corniche.
Ehab Amin, Senior Vice-President, Commercial, GCC, Levant, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Africa and Indian Subcontinent, QA, said: 'There is no better time to invite our friends from across the region to visit Doha and experience exciting QSF. 'With 25 percent discount on flights to Doha, travellers can also take advantage of incredible hotel deals and enjoy an amazing entertainment programme during the festival.
'We want to spread the word that Qatar is the No. 1 choice for families looking for a getaway this month, and we are pleased to be able to facilitate travel to our home city,” Amin added.
Rashed Al Qurese, Chief Marketing and Promotions Officer, QTA, said: 'QSF is one of the marketing initiatives planned by QTA for the annual festival calendar to encourage families from the region to come and enjoy the innovative festival entertainment programme this month. We are particularly encouraged by the extremely positive response at the festival venues so far and look forward to welcoming further visitors from the region.”
As part of the promotion, travellers can take advantage of special discounts and packages in 56 hotels in Qatar, choosing from ‘pay for two nights and stay for three"; or, ‘pay for five nights and stay for six"; in hotel apartments by visiting www.qatarsummerfestival.qa/en/promotions
Travellers must book by August 31 to benefit from these offers.
Flights can be booked through any QA sales office, preferred travel agents, or through qatarairways.com