Offering the best service in the skies with Qatar Airways.
What if air travel was a rewarding adventure itself? When your clients fly Qatar Airways from any of its 13 gateways in North America enroute to more than 150 destinations worldwide, a stopover of at least 12 hours means they can take in a variety of inspiring experiences in Qatar’s capital city, Doha. Whether your clients are traveling for business or pleasure, you can enrich their dream vacation by recommending a cultural immersion in Qatar.
For starters, your clients will feel like they’re on holiday before they even arrive, traveling in style with superior service on the World’s Best Airline—a distinction awarded by Skytrax seven times running, including in 2022. When your clients fly Economy or Business Class (most flights from the USA offer their awarded Qsuite Business Class) they can expect unparalleled service and amenities onboard.
Business travelers, in particular, will enjoy an elevated inflight experience while enroute to Doha. Business travelers who traverse the world regularly enroute to meetings and conferences will likely have a chance to familiarize themselves with Qatar Airways and its winning designs for Business Class cabins, services and lounges. And while premier travelers will find an elevated inflight experience with the airline’s unique Qsuite cabins, all passengers to Qatar will be equally delighted by what they find when they land.
Touching down at Hamad International Airport, travelers will be wowed by what’s in store as soon as they step foot on the ground. The top-rated hub is filled with luxury shops, multiple fine-dining options, and stunning public art installations. Beyond that, a recent expansion includes a peaceful indoor tropical garden, the Orchard, featuring upwards of 300 trees and more than 25,000 plants sourced from sustainable forests around the world, all bathed in natural light. It’s no wonder that HIA repeatedly wins the Skytrax award for “World’s Best Airport.”
For travelers on their way to somewhere else, the Al Mourjan Business Lounge is open 24/7. It’s the destination for Business Class passengers, but the 110,000 square foot lounge is open to any ticket class passenger who pays the administration fee. The open layout offers plenty of places to sit, lounge, work, rest and renew, plus two dining options. Semi-private sleeping quarters are also available.
For those travelers who’d rather not spend their layover in a lounge, Doha is an ideal location. The capital city of Qatar is a world of wonders, and a metro stop at the airport connects to the major tourism attractions of Doha. Qatar Airways operates Discover Qatar, which provides exclusive transit tour programs that you can book on the Discover Qatar Trade Portal. This includes a “Discover Doha” tour; the 3-hour city tour includes Dhow Harbor, the Corniche, Katara Cultural Village and Souq Waqif. Longer tours are also available with hotel stays.
Your clients can also take advantage of unbeatable Stopover Packages starting at $14* per night per person. Plus, luxury packages for two nights start at a mere $148*.
A visit to Doha, whether on a tour or in solo exploration, should include a sojourn to the National Museum of Qatar – a gypsum formation that resembles a desert rose; the I.M. Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art; Pearl-Qatar, which is home to a collection of art galleries, street art exhibitions and traditional architectural enclaves; Souq Waqif, a vibrant trading market for local crafts and delicacies; and the Gold Souq for precious treasures at seductive prices.
Finally, look to the desert for a sense of place and adventure. Try a bit of dune bashing in a 4WD, or ride a camel, kite surf, bike or take on the dunes on a wakeboard. Visit the Inland Sea at Khor Al-Adaid, now a UNESCO World Heritage site along the border of Saudi Arabia.
Qatar Airways makes the going easy with access through 13 North American gateways, including JFK, IAD, BOS, PHL, ATL, MIA, ORD, DFW, IAH, LAX, SEA and SFO in the U.S. and Montreal in Canada.
Travel to and transit through Doha on Qatar Airways is more than a flight to a destination. It is a journey to another place, another time, a World of Awes by any other name.
Learn more about Qatar Airways at qatarairways.com/tradeportal.
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