Tourism delegates explore Qatar’s natural treasures

Tourism delegates from various countries around the world had the opportunity to explore Qatar’s rich culture and heritage, natural treasures, and its eco-friendly practices in various tourism infrastructures in field trips organised by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA).

Tourism ministers, industry entrepreneurs and researchers, among other key actors in the sector, took part in celebrating the United Nation’s World Tourism Day in Doha on September 27.During one of the field trips on Thursday, led by QTA officials and staff, toured the participants to Msheireb Downtown Doha, considered as the world’s first smart and sustainable downtown regeneration project.The visit to this environmentally friendly and mixed-use development project showcased green and traditional Qatari architecture, and the history of the four century-old heritage houses (Msheireb museums) in Doha’s oldest district.Delegates also toured Mohamed bin Jassim House, Khalifa International Stadium, and Katara – the Cultural Village before having a stroll at Souq Waqif (market).The popular tourism destination in Doha, also one of the oldest souqs in the region, offers an array of traditional and authentic Qatari cuisine and spices, architecture, culture and hospitality.

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