*Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas and the Desert Falls Water and Adventure Park bolsters Qatar's position as a leading destination for both domestic and international tourism
Domestic tourism in Qatar continues to get a further boost as citizens and residents find local destinations such as resorts and adventure parks “very attractive” amid the current situation.
“We see a tremendous development in the tourism industry caused by a shift in the travel patterns of consumers who are opting for domestic tourism options as opposed to international travel due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic,” Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas’ commercial director Daniel Norman told Gulf Times.
He said the opening of Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas and the Desert Falls Water and Adventure Park was timely and very strategic as it received a positive response from public since its inception.
“From the positive reviews and mentions across digital platforms, we know we have designed unique and innovative room and food and beverage offerings. We have also redefined the meaning of entertainment through our Water and Adventure Park, which is one of the largest in the Middle East,” Norman said.
Desert Falls, which features 28 adventures and 56 rides and slides, is one of the biggest and most unique attractions in the Middle East, providing guests with a safe and curated hospitality experience.
To support the rising interest in domestic tourism, Norman said the resort follows rigorous cleaning standards across its facilities through the Hilton Clean Stay Programme, an initiative designed to provide exceptional hygiene standards for guests.
With a resilient and thriving hospitality industry, he expressed confidence that Qatar will strengthen its position as a leading destination for both domestic and international tourism.
Norman said the resort is strategically positioned to help Qatar reach this goal, and it is actively partnering with the government to achieve its global hospitality and tourism objectives.
“In addition, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas has introduced local and global food concepts across its over 20 restaurants to create an immersive dining experience for domestic and international travelers,” he added.
The resort, in partnership with the Qatar Triathlon Federation, also hosted its first triathlon and brought together more than 400 sports enthusiasts, according to Norman.
He said the resort is planning to launch a state-of-the-art sports academy later this year. It will house training facilities, football pitches, indoor swimming pools, team briefing rooms, a medical centre and a variety of courts for different sports.
In addition to the resort’s entertainment facilities, Norman noted that it also has purpose built, customisable meeting spaces with a capacity to host up to 1,200 guests.
“Our dynamic spaces are perfect for celebrating luxury occasions, intimate private parties and social gatherings taking into consideration social distancing. We also recently partnered with Qatar National Tourism Council to conduct an extensive seven-day shoot to showcase our facilities and promote investment opportunities within the tourism sector in Qatar,” he said.
The resort’s rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology; each beach villa has its own private gardens, pools, indoor and outdoor living spaces, rooftop terraces, sea view and direct beach access.
“We also have coming up the Arabian Village, which offers 31 authentically styled villas and apartments set in a labyrinth of alleyways, and designed to reflect the beauty of the Arabic culture,” Norman said.
As an exciting new addition to the hospitality sector, Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas combines world-class services with all the sensational experiences of a destination vacation, firmly placing Qatar on the map as a key leisure destination in the region.
