Qatar Tourism (QT) participated in Seatrade Cruise Global 2023 - an annual global cruise industry gathering, which was held in Fort Lauderdale in the American State of Florida, with the participation of more than 500 exhibitors.
The event gathered more than 70 industry speakers who discussed key industry trends from sustainability to technology, and over 500 exhibitors including ports and destinations, ship equipment and shipbuilding, entertainment, environment and health, hospitality, information technology, and more.
During the event, QT participated in a panel discussion where it showcased the unique offerings of Doha as a premier cruise destination, highlighting Qatar's rich culture and history, modern infrastructure, and family-friendly entertainment.
QT also met with several major global cruise lines on the side-lines of the event, including Ponant, Silversea, TUI, Costa, AIDA, Windstar, MSC, Swan Hellenic and NCL. Qatar Tourism also attended the 'Meet the Itinerary Planners' event to promote Qatar as a top cruise destination and develop partnerships that will bring more cruise passengers to the country.
Head of Tourism Product Support Section at QT Maryam Saoud said: "events of global significance like the Seatrade Cruise Global present a valuable opportunity for tourism stakeholders to engage in meetings and share knowledge with prominent industry influencers and senior cruise executives," adding that such gatherings also offer an excellent platform to stay informed about the latest developments within the cruise industry and allow major international cruise operators to discover Qatar's world-class tourism infrastructure and the unique features that make it an appealing addition to their cruise programs. (QNA)
Source: Qatar News Agency