The program of the group's stay in Qatar was intense and very interesting.
TOUR AGENTS TALKED ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF TOURIST QATAR
Among the advantages of the country, which will allow Qatar to attract more Russians, travel agents point out:
- Short direct flights (5 hours)
- Visa-free regime for Russians (90 days within 180 days)
- Attractive hotel prices compared to neighboring popular countries
- Comfortable climate throughout the year
- The ability to pay with UnionPay cards
- Exquisite hotels, including working all-inclusive
- Developed infrastructure
- A wide range of leisure activities: exciting excursions, gastronomy, shopping at competitive prices (goods are not subject to VAT)
- Bright entertainment component: nightclubs, bars with alcohol in hotels
- Holiday safety, exceptional street cleanliness
- Inexpensive taxi fares and no traffic jams
- Doha's compactness and proximity of hotels to all iconic sights
- The friendliness of the locals
- Aesthetic pleasure in everything that surrounds tourists in Doha
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As part of the field event, a conference was held with the General Director of Russian Express Taras Kobishchanov.
TRAVEL AGENTS GIVE RECOMMENDATIONS ON LEISURE IN QATAR CAPITAL
Travel agents who visited Qatar for the first time describe it as a unique and harmonious country unlike any other.
“Somewhere original and traditional like Oman, somewhere modern, progressive like the UAE. The mixture of tradition and modernity is fascinating,” says Natalya Dryakhlykh.
“Modern technologies in Qatar are harmoniously integrated into the heritage and culture of the country. One can feel that the Qataris take care of their traditions, education, nature, animals,” adds Nadezhda Beznos.
Russian Express travel agents pay attention to the security of the country, the goodwill of local residents.
“One of the safest in the world, sterile, noble and rich, with a friendly population, not spoiled by the mass flow of tourists. Everything is comfortable and enjoyable, from shops to walks around the evening city,” says the director of the Orange Mood company.
In the evening, travel agents recommend that you definitely go to the exquisite Provok restaurant overlooking Qatar at night, as well as on the Corniche, where you can admire the mesmerizing view of the skyscrapers sparkling in different colors of the West Bay business district of the Qatari capital.
During the day, it is worth visiting museums, Pearl Island, the ethnographic village Katara Cultural Village, Souq Waqif market, restaurants and going on an excursion to the desert.
“I was delighted with the National Museum of Qatar. I got an unforgettable adrenaline experience from riding jeeps along the sharp ridges of dunes as high as a two-story house and having dinner at sunset in the desert,” said Nadezhda Beznos.
Travel agents were delighted with Qatar.
WHAT QATAR NEED TO ATTRACT MORE RUSSIANS
Travel agents believe that in the future Qatar may become as popular a destination for Russians as the UAE.
This result will be achieved, among other things, by contracts between tour operators for block places with Qatar Airways, the launch of direct flights to Doha by Russian airlines, hotel rooms with guarantees from tour operators, the further development of tourism infrastructure that meets the needs of Russian tourists, as well as the expansion of excursion offers.
“In my opinion, it would be possible to organize tours of the stadiums where the 2022 World Cup games were held. Who would not want to see with their own eyes the locker room of Messi himself? ”Svetlana Borodina argues.
Travel agents, for their part, are ready to actively help popularize the destination and are determined to succeed in this matter.
They say that within the framework of the offsite event, together with the General Director of Russian Express, Taras Kobishchanov, they had a real brainstorming session on the promotion of Qatar in the Russian market.
TRAVEL AGENTS TOLD ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE RUSSIAN EXPRESS PARTNER PROGRAM
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Participation in the Russian Express Partners program, according to travel agents, helps to promote a VIP product, including Qatari.
“Thanks to this partnership, our company has grown in terms of financial indicators for 2022 and, most importantly, expanded its positions in VIP and business tourism,” Nadezhda Beznos describes the benefits of participating in the Partners program.
Svetlana Borodina from ST Travel” is also pleased with its participation in the top program of “Russian Express”. Personal acquaintance with the management of the company and with the leading managers in the areas gives efficiency in resolving emerging issues, as well as the ability to provide tourists with better service, which is especially important when working with VIP clients.
“Among the advantages, I would also highlight the availability of a credit line from a tour operator for participants in the Partner program. This allows us to book penalty hotels and services, and pay upon confirmation,” says Svetlana Borodina.
RUSSIAN EXPRESS IS PLANNING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS OF THE PARTNERS PROGRAM TO 50 TRAVEL AGENCIES IN 2023
Last year, the Russian Express holding announced a new approach to work with key agents by announcing the Russian Express Partners program.
Agents who actively cooperate with the tour operator and are at the “top” of the Precious Agents bonus program, that is, its “ diamonds.
Participants of the Partners program are, in fact, a full-fledged part of the holding team – they are personally acquainted with the management and leading employees of Russian Express, they are provided with serious credit limits and support on various issues, the company said.
< p> Now there are 27 travel agents in the affiliate program. By the end of this year, Russian Express plans to increase their number to 50 participants.
FREE RIDES FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE RUSSIAN EXPRESS VIP PROGRAM WILL BE ANNUALLY
“We are pleased that our retail partners were satisfied with the trip. We plan to continue organizing annual free off-site events for partners. The session for 2024 is already being discussed,” Russian Express said.
The tour operator expressed gratitude for the help in organizing the Qatar Tourism tour, Discover Qatar host company, Qatar Airways, The St. Regis Doha hotels, Fairmont Doha, Raffles Doha, Four Seasons Doha, Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha.
Alexandra Polyanskaya