Qatar Tourism highlighted its cruise expansion strategy at Seatrade Cruise Europe 2025 in Hamburg, showcasing Doha as a fast-growing hub for marine travel. With 73 cruise calls planned for the 2025/26 season, including four maiden visits, Qatar aims to strengthen global partnerships and expand visitor numbers. Backed by the country’s National Vision 2030, this strategy focuses on sustainability, infrastructure growth, and international collaboration to solidify Qatar’s role in Middle Eastern cruise tourism.
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