Travel & Leisure
More than 1mn people use Doha Metro in last two months
The Doha Metro set a "ridership record" as it carried some 1,082,112 passengers during the months of July and August, Qatar Rail said on Saturday. While 518,535 people used the Metro in July, the number increased to 563,577 in August, [...]
Katara Hospitality plans full renovation of Doha Marriott
Katara Hospitality, a global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has announced a full renovation of “Doha’s most iconic hotel, Doha Marriott Hotel. Opened in 1973 as the Gulf Hotel, this project will “see a first-time ever full [...]
Azerbaijan: The new destination every wedding planner should know The country emerges as a top spot for a big budget wedding
From its cool climate to its ethereal mountain slopes, Azerbaijan’s natural beauty is a true romantic backdrop for destination weddings. With developed infrastructure, experienced wedding planners, picture-perfect weather, beautiful locations and luxurious hospitality chains, Azerbaijan is the perfect option for [...]
Qataris Boost Tourist Traffic into Turkey
4.09% more Qatari nationals travelled to Turkey in the first third of this year; 66 flights leave Qatar for Turkish cities each week Qatari nationals continue to travel to Turkish cities in rising numbers. As per latest figures released by [...]
Another World at Mall of Qatar
As part of its support to Qatari entrepreneurs Mall of Qatar hosts Qatari inverted house An inverted experience in an inverted house for the first time in Qatar and the GCC! Tour guide to introduce Qatari cultural heritage and traditions [...]
Istanbul’s musical ferry can be a soulful experience
Istanbul: It's already one of the world's most original commutes -- the ferry trip between Istanbul's European and Asian sides gives a daily quarter of a million passengers unforgettable views on their way to work. Now the Turkish city is [...]