Stopover Tourism and Qatar Rail Unveil New Sustainable Tour Packages
Stopover Tourism LLC, in collaboration with Qatar Rail, proudly launched three new sustainable city tours, utilizing Qatar Rail’s metro system as an eco-friendly transportation solution. This initiative supports Qatar’s National Vision 2030, which emphasizes sustainability and responsible development in the tourism sector. The launch event was hosted at the Park Hyatt Doha, a sustainable property in Msheireb Downtown, in celebration of the upcoming World Tourism Day and Qatar Sustainability Week.
Three New Sustainable Tours Introduced:
1. Discover the City of Doha - by the Metro
This tour covers iconic sites such as Westbay, Katara Cultural Village, National Museum of Qatar, Msheireb Downtown, and Souq Waqif, allowing visitors to explore both historic and modern attractions using sustainable transport.
2. Sports City: Doha’s Athletic Wonders - by the Metro
Starting at Souq Waqif, this tour leads to major sports landmarks like Khalifa International Stadium, Aspire Dome, Aspire Park, and Villagio Mall, showcasing Qatar’s sports infrastructure and its sustainability efforts.
3. Education City and Mall of Qatar - by the Metro
This tour begins at Souq Waqif, visiting the Qatar National Library, Education City Mosque, and the Botanical Gardens in Education City, before concluding at the Mall of Qatar. This tour blends education, culture, and leisure, emphasizing sustainability in each destination.
These tours were carefully curated by award-winning guide Pia Sundstedt, known for her deep knowledge and expertise in creating engaging, culturally rich experiences. Pia expressed her enthusiasm for the new tours, stating:
“Creating these tours was an opportunity to showcase Qatar’s vibrant mix of modernity and tradition while ensuring we prioritize sustainable travel. The use of the metro system not only highlights Qatar’s efficient public transport but also supports a greener tourism experience. I believe these tours will allow visitors to connect with Qatar in a meaningful and environmentally responsible way.”
Whisper System: First in Qatar
Stopover Tourism is also one of the first DMCs in Qatar to publicly introduce the Whisper System, an innovative earpiece technology that enhances the visitor experience by allowing guides to communicate quietly with tourists, reducing noise pollution in public spaces such as the metro. The system offers two key benefits:
1. Reduced Noise Pollution: Guides communicate more discreetly, maintaining a peaceful environment for both tourists and locals.
2. Enhanced Visitor Experience: The system ensures tourists hear the guide clearly, even in crowded or noisy environments, providing a more personalized and immersive experience.
Commitment to Sustainability and Responsible Tourism
These new tours and innovations reflect Stopover Tourism’s commitment to promoting sustainability and responsible tourism, in line with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. Through their new B2B contract with Qatar Rail, Stopover Tourism is expanding its portfolio of travel experiences, offering visitors unique opportunities to explore Qatar in a sustainable manner.
Noora Hoosen, Director of Sales and Operations for Stopover Tourism, emphasized the importance of this launch:
“We as a privately owned, small yet dynamic DMC are very proud and happy to collaborate with Qatar Rail. Our focus is product development, and this new set of sustainable tours is a great, authentic example of that focus. Clients are increasingly seeking new ways to enjoy destinations, and experiencing cities with quality guided services. This is our first step in providing sustainability-driven travel solutions within Qatar’s tourism sector. We are honored to support Qatar’s National Vision 2030, contributing to the country’s sustainability goals. By offering these new eco-friendly tours, we ensure that tourism in Qatar not only grows but does so responsibly, preserving its cultural and environmental heritage for future generations.”
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