Qatar Tourism Participates in International Cruise Summit in Madrid

Qatar Tourism participated in the International Cruise Summit (ICS) Madrid 2026, held in the Spanish capital, Madrid, and sponsored by Visit Qatar. The participation came as part of Qatar Tourism's commitment to developing the cruise tourism sector and strengthening Qatar's position as a leading regional destination in this field.

Qatar Tourism was represented at the summit, organized by Cruises News Media Group, by Omar Abdulrahman Al Jaber, Chief of Operations Affairs at Qatar Tourism, who took part in an open dialogue titled "Destination in the Spotlight."

During his conversation with Virginia Lopez Valiente, Founder and CEO of the group, Al Jaber reviewed the development of Qatar's tourism sector, its future direction and the promising opportunities the destination offers cruise passengers, operators and industry partners.

The Qatar Tourism delegation and representatives from Old Doha Port, alongside members of the Cruise Arabia Alliance, attended a series of summit sessions and held meetings with senior decision-makers and leading international cruise lines to strengthen industry partnerships and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

The summit is a prominent platform that brings together senior executives from cruise lines, port authorities, tourism destinations and the wider maritime industry to exchange insights and discuss developments shaping the cruise sector.

On the occasion, Al Jaber said cruise tourism is an important part of the State of Qatar's broader tourism ambitions and that participation in the International Cruise Summit in Madrid reflects a long-term commitment to this vital sector.

He added: "Because cruise itineraries and operations are planned years in advance, we are keen to continue working closely with cruise lines and our partners."

He expressed his desire to explore new opportunities to schedule future itineraries that would attract more travelers to enjoy the State of Qatar's exceptional offerings.

Qatar offers cruise operators an integrated tourism ecosystem combining modern facilities at Old Doha Port and global air connectivity through Hamad International Airport, as well as cultural and entertainment destinations across the country. This reinforces Doha's position as an ideal port of call and a key homeport.

Source: QNA

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