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Jeremy Jauncey, Serial Entrepreneur, Luxury Travel Expert and Social Media Influencer, to Keynote at 2023 Global Wellness Summit

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

MIAMI, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the leading conference for the $4.4 trillion business of wellness, is thrilled to announce Jeremy Jauncey, founder and CEO of Beautiful Destinations, as a keynote speaker for its 17th-annual event taking place in Doha, Qatar from November 6-9.

Key Points: 
  • Jauncey, a British-born serial entrepreneur, travel writer and social media influencer with millions of followers on Instagram, is a prominent figure in the travel industry.
  • Jauncey also appeared on the cover Conde Nast – Middle East as part of the cover feature: "19 People Changing How We Travel."
  • Jauncey is a frequent speaker at high-profile events, including the World Travel Market, the World Travel & Tourism Council's Global Summit and Skift Global Forum.
  • "Qatar's wellness tourism ambitions make an incredible case study for Summit delegates and Jeremy is uniquely positioned to discuss the opportunities for wellness tourism in the MENA region."

The Global Wellness Summit, Heading to Fast-Transforming Qatar in 2023, Announces Host Sponsor and Co-Chairs

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

MIAMI, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the leading conference for the $4.4 trillion business of wellness, today announced the host sponsor and co-chairs for its 17th annual event that will take place in Doha, Qatar from November 6-9. Qatar, one of the smallest but mightiest Middle Eastern countries, where cultural authenticity meets hyper-modernity—and the sea meets the desert—is a powerful location for the conference. With its Qatar National Vision 2030, the country is at a pivotal time in its history, with an extraordinary mission and investment plan to become a global leader in sustainability, health and wellness, tourism, sports and culture. With its recent, successful hosting of the FIFA World Cup, $220 billion was spent radically reimagining its infrastructure, with 150 new hotels and resorts, and new smart, sustainable cities, museums, public beaches and green space, subway systems and sports complexes.

Key Points: 
  • Host Sponsor, Msheireb Properties—Qatar's Sustainability and Wellness Powerhouse:
    The 2023 host sponsor, Msheireb Properties , is a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Community Development and Qatar's leading sustainable property developer, supporting the goals of Qatar's 2030 Vision and Qatar Foundation's objectives.
  • "We are honored to host the 2023 Global Wellness Summit in Qatar at our smart and sustainable city Msheireb Downtown Doha," said Eng.
  • "The annual Global Wellness Summit brings these varied industries and sectors together to address the critical issues of our time."
  • As global travel analyst Skift recently summarized : "Qatar is, more so than many other tourism stories today, a fascinating mix of vision, ambition and taste."

GFFG Implements Swit Work OS for Company-Wide Collaboration in the Retail Industry

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Friday, February 24, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swit Technologies Inc., a global Work OS solution provider, announced this month that they will implement their hub company-wide across GFFG (Good Food For Good), a food and lifestyle brand company operating a total of 12 foodservice brands including Knotted, Downtowner, and Littleneck.

Key Points: 
  • GFFG, leading the F&B market in Korea with unrivaled growth potential, recorded sales of about KRW 100 billion in 2022 and raised investment of KRW 30 billion.
  • While preparing to launch new brands, boost e-commerce, and expand globally, GFFG decided to adopt Swit for streamlined and transparent communication between the head office and employees at each store location.
  • GFFG CEO Lee Jun-beom said, "GFFG values the connections between people as well as the connections people have with spaces.
  • Swit's co-founder Josh Lee said, "It is a pleasure to be working together with GFFG as a partner for digital transformation through bidirectional communication and project-based collaboration and management.

Qatar's 'World of Restaurants' Provides a Taste of Home for Football Fans

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Curious fans can try a taste of the home nation by breakfasting at Shay Al Shomous at Souq Waqif, famous for its charismatic owner Shams Al Qassabi.

Key Points: 
  • Curious fans can try a taste of the home nation by breakfasting at Shay Al Shomous at Souq Waqif, famous for its charismatic owner Shams Al Qassabi.
  • At Saasna , in Msheireb, creative Qatari chefs prepare local classics such as baddawi, saloona meat and saffron cake.
  • Fans with a sweet tooth should stop by Chocolataria Equador for some of the best chocolate treats in town.
  • The restaurant sits in the city's Tornado Tower and serves a variety of delicious Senegalese dishes, along with refreshing bissap juice.

100 Days Until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ - How to Enjoy 100 Hours in Qatar

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Friday, August 12, 2022

DOHA, Qatar, Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To mark 100 days until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar Tourism reveals how fans should spend 100 hours in Qatar while visiting for a match.

Key Points: 
  • DOHA, Qatar, Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To mark 100 days until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar Tourism reveals how fans should spend 100 hours in Qatar while visiting for a match.
  • With more than one million visitors set to descend on Doha for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, fans will be searching for activities to pack into their schedules whilst not attending matches.
  • The journey commonly includes dune bashing in a 4x4, swimming in the beautiful waters and, of course, a camel ride.
  • Qatar Tourism is the official government body responsible for the development and promotion of tourism in Qatar, facilitating the sector's exponential growth.

Qatar on a Budget: Insider Travel Tips From Qatar Tourism

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: "Qatar is easy and exciting to explore without breaking the bank.

Key Points: 
  • Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, Berthold Trenkel, said: "Qatar is easy and exciting to explore without breaking the bank.
  • Travellers set to transit through Qatar should turn one holiday into two with the world's best value stopover packages, launched by Qatar Airways and Discover Qatar and supported by Qatar Tourism.
  • Qatar Tourism is the official government body responsible for the development and promotion of tourism in Qatar, facilitating the sector's exponential growth.
  • Qatar Tourism seeks to boost the entire tourism value chain, grow local and international visitor demand, attract inward investment, and drive a multiplier effect across the domestic economy.

SC signs deal with Associated Press to manage host country broadcast services during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Hassan Al Thawadi, and the President and CEO of AP, Daisy Veerasingham.

Key Points: 
  • Hassan Al Thawadi, and the President and CEO of AP, Daisy Veerasingham.
  • AP Global Media Services, the news agencys production arm, will help Qatar deliver a seamless experience for broadcast media by providing a one-stop-shop for innovative services and facilities.
  • Services will include broadcast studios, broadcast equipment rental, workforce and technical support, logistical support, work areas and common areas.
  • APs extensive experience of covering major global events means they are perfectly placed to support both the host country and global broadcasters during their time in Qatar.

More than 90 companies and 60 countries will participate in Smart City Expo Doha

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Monday, March 28, 2022

BARCELONA, Spain, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From tomorrow until Wednesday, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate the second edition of Smart City Expo Doha (SCED), the main urban innovation event of its region.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From tomorrow until Wednesday, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate the second edition of Smart City Expo Doha (SCED), the main urban innovation event of its region.
  • The sessions can be followed both in person and online around the world, through the Tomorrow.city platform .
  • In addition to the congress part, Smart City Expo Doha will also have an exhibition area with more than 90 companies representing more than 60 countries around the world that will show the attending public the main advances in urban innovation.
  • Smart City Expo Doha is part of the internationalization strategy of Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading international summit on smart cities and urban solutions organized by Fira de Barcelona, which will hold its 12th edition from 15 to 17 November 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.

More than 90 companies and 60 countries will participate in Smart City Expo Doha

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 28, 2022

BARCELONA, Spain, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From tomorrow until Wednesday, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate the second edition of Smart City Expo Doha (SCED), the main urban innovation event of its region.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, Spain, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From tomorrow until Wednesday, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate the second edition of Smart City Expo Doha (SCED), the main urban innovation event of its region.
  • The sessions can be followed both in person and online around the world, through the Tomorrow.city platform .
  • In addition to the congress part, Smart City Expo Doha will also have an exhibition area with more than 90 companies representing more than 60 countries around the world that will show the attending public the main advances in urban innovation.
  • Smart City Expo Doha is part of the internationalization strategy of Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading international summit on smart cities and urban solutions organized by Fira de Barcelona, which will hold its 12th edition from 15 to 17 November 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.

Smart City Expo Doha 2022 will address the main challenges facing the cities of the future

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022

BARCELONA, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 29th and 30th of March 2022, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate a new edition of Smart City Expo Doha , the region's leading urban innovation event.

Key Points: 
  • BARCELONA, March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On 29th and 30th of March 2022, Msheireb Downtown Doha will allocate a new edition of Smart City Expo Doha , the region's leading urban innovation event.
  • With the theme "Sustaining a Future of Resilience," the second edition of the trade show will focus on the main challenges facing the cities of tomorrow and the solutions technology can offer to those who live in them.
  • In addition to the conference, the event will also have an exhibition area with over 50 participating companies, representing 20 different countries.
  • Smart City Expo Doha is part of the internationalisation strategy of Smart City Expo World Congress, the leading international summit on smart cities and urban solutions organised by Fira de Barcelona, which will hold its 12th edition from 15 to 17 November 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.