Stay healthy with these special hotel offers on National Sports Day

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has finalised agreements with 47 members of the hospitality industry to offer Qatar’s residents and visitors health packages as the country celebrates National Sport Day this Tuesday, 9th February.

The initiative, which comes as a result of discussions between QTA and all of the country’s four- and five- star hotels, involves providing residents with free access to gym, offers on gym membership (up to 50% off), healthy brunch buffets, free gym classes, and special room packages including bed and healthy breakfast.

As the various participating hotels are providing different offers, QTA advises residents to check a detailed listing of the hotel deals which it has made available on its website. Prior reservations are required for all offers from hotels – those interested should contact the hotel directly to make a reservation.  

“QTA is committed to supporting the nationwide mission to promote a healthier lifestyle in Qatar,” commented Saif AlKuwari, Director of International Cooperation at QTA.

“We would like to thank all of the members of the hospitality sector who have supported our initiative this year, and made their fantastic sports facilities and specialty healthy cuisine more widely available for the duration of their offers.”

QTA will also be celebrating National Sport Day 2016 with the #QatarInMotion social media campaign. Residents will be asked to capture their view of Qatar while they are in motion – whether they are jumping rope, jogging, swimming or doing yoga, through videos posted on Twitter or Instagram with the campaign’s hashtag.  

Qatar has a thriving hospitality sector, with 119 hotels and hotel apartments and over 20,000 rooms. During 2015 the sector recorded a steady occupancy rate of 70%.

As the regulator of the tourism sector, QTA works with hotels and other tourism establishments to ensure they are operating at the highest standards and continuously perpetuating Qatar’s culture.

Last month, QTA launched a new hotel and classification system that raises the bar further for hotel facilities and services.

What are your plans this National Sports Day?