Qatar Tourism conducts field visit to Barcelona Port for exchange of experiences, international best practices

Doha, Qatar: A Qatari delegation, comprising of representatives from Qatar Tourism, the Permanent Committee for the Management of Maritime Ports, Mwan...

Doha, Qatar: A Qatari delegation, comprising of representatives from Qatar Tourism, the Permanent Committee for the Management of Maritime Ports, Mwani, and the General Authority of Customs, recently conducted an official field visit to the tourist port of Barcelona, Spain. During the visit, members of the Qatari delegation met with management officials of the Spanish port to learn about best practices, workflow mechanisms, services provided to visitors, cruise arrivals, as well as port security and safety systems.

The three-day visit is part of efforts aimed at supporting Cruise Tourism in Qatar. It focuses on exchanging expertise and experiences, as well as enhancing the operational processes and logistical services necessary for the sector’s growth in the country.

The first day of the visit focused on exploring the cruise ship terminal and ships, where the Qatari delegation met with Spanish port officials to learn about operational systems, workload, and tourism activity levels at the port. A portion of the program was centered around reviewing modern security measures, coordination between various port authorities (such as passports, customs, administration, and security), ship reservation procedures, and priority determination processes.

A joint workshop at the Port brought together members of the Qatari delegation and Barcelona Port officials. The workshop provided insights into passenger entry and exit systems, as well as innovative solutions aimed at managing tourist flows effectively at one of Spain’s prominent landmarks. A comparison was also made between the procedures and efficiency of the Spanish Port and Doha Port.