Qatar Tourism Chairman Saad Al-Kharji has called for stronger integration among GCC tourism markets, stressing the need to build on the sector’s resilience and move from cooperation towards a more competitive, unified tourism region.
Speaking at the 10th GCC Ministerial Meeting for Tourism
Officials in Manama, Al-Kharji highlighted the importance of developing joint
tourism packages, accelerating implementation of the unified GCC tourism visa
and expanding joint promotional campaigns in key international markets.
He said the measures would facilitate visitor movement and
strengthen the GCC’s position as an integrated global tourism destination.
Al-Kharji also said Doha’s designation as the Capital
of Gulf Tourism for 2026 provides an opportunity to deepen cooperation
among Gulf destinations and showcase the region’s shared cultural and tourism
identity.
Qatar also reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia’s
candidacy for membership of the Executive Council of the World Tourism
Organization (UNWTO), strengthening Gulf representation in international
tourism forums.
Al-Kharji further expressed Qatar’s support for Oman’s Jabal
Akhdar region to become the Capital of Gulf Tourism for 2027, underscoring
Qatar’s commitment to advancing tourism cooperation and integration across GCC
states. -TradeArabia News Service