Qatar Airways Focuses on Stop-Over Programs to Help Boost Nation's Tourism

Qatar is now looking to boost its status as a prime stop-over hub to boost its tourism sector.

Doha's largest airport, Hamad International, connects to more than 170 destinations, making it the second-most connected airport in the region behind Dubai International. The country's flagship carrier, Qatar Airways is cashing in on this with a new stop-over scheme.

The new packages will remove the need for separate reservations and enable travelers in the region to streamline their travel plans through a new and improved booking process that incorporates flight and hotel bookings in one itinerary.

It allows travelers to stay in Qatar for as long as four nights, availing subsidized packages for hotels and activities. It operates through Qatar Airways' holiday subsidiary: Qatar Holidays.

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