The Qatar National Day is celebrated annually on December 18. Prior to the Amiri decree in June 2007, the state’s National Day was annually celebrated on September 3, the day of Qatar’s independence.
This year’s celebrations will be special as fans and visitors from across the globe will carry the rich history of Qatar, traditions and culture to the rest of the world which will arguer well for the promotion of tourism, trade and investments,” the leisure sector expert said adding that visitors for the World Cup will be taking home positive vibes of being in a country that not only had lot to offer for travel and tourism but also a destination that was safe and secure.
The tourism industry is well geared to celebrate Qatar’s National Day today on a grand scale as the day coincides with the FIFA World Cup finals which will be the cynosure of all eyes across the sporting and travel world.
Director of Government and Sports Relations Radisson Blu Ali Mohd Battah said Qatari flags will be displayed in front of the hotel as well as in public areas with the highest guest visibility. All female staff members working on December 18 and 19 will be attired with the traditional Qatari dress, Nashl while all male staff members will wear the National Day pin and scarf.
The other events include an Arabic welcome corner with Qatari dates and Qatari coffee served complimentary to all hotel guests, the hotel entrance and lobbies decorated with white and purple flower bouquets, Qatari traditional food such Madroubah, Machboos, Thareed and Luqaimat served to guests at the buffet in Hyde Park Coffee Shop. The Qatari customs and traditions are observed all throughout the hotel and our guests receive the authentic Qatari guest experience, Battah said adding that the FIFA World Cup had brough rich dividends to the hotel.
“Guests rooms are occupied due to FIFA World Cup with an average occupancy rate of 95 percent all throughout the tournament”, Battah said.
