Qatar Airways Holidays is offering residents from Bahrain the opportunity to enjoy a gastronomical getaway at this year's Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) with a special travel package to Doha, starting at BD144 ($379.2) per person.

The short-break package for two passengers includes return flights to Qatar and a two-night stay in one of Doha’s five-star hotels.

Taking place from March 22 to 28, QIFF has grown in recent years to become of the region’s most anticipated festivals, showcasing cuisine from around the world.

Now in its seventh year, QIFF has proven to be one of the most popular festivals in the Middle East, leading to its expansion to seven days. Held on Doha’s stunning Corniche, at the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) Park, the combination of festival favourites, including Qatar Airways’ Dinner in the Sky and celebrity chef Cooking Theatre, the variety of eateries, entertainment and unique food experiences will wow visitors seeking to explore Doha.

Qatar Airways chief commercial officer, Dr Hugh Dunleavy, said: “Qatar Airways Holidays specialises in providing extraordinary holiday experiences and value offers that enable travellers to enjoy new destinations and exciting events, such as the Qatar International Food Festival. Our travel experts will plan your getaway, leaving you with nothing to do expect enjoy the trip. Many people choose to travel to discover new flavours, with this great value offer visitors from across the GCC can enjoy a quick escape, and combine a culinary tour of Qatar with the country’s must-see cultural highlights.”

The opportunity to sample international menus and experience new places is high on many holiday makers’ travel agendas. Global travel trends increasingly focus on cuisine as a primary driver in choosing a destination, with travellers seeking to explore new cultures through cuisine, or simply seeking the adventure of new tastes. Visitors to QIFF 2016 will be spoilt for choice with the addition of satellite festival experiences at many of Doha’s landmarks and eateries, including The Pearl and Katara Cultural Village, providing truly global fare. Chinese cuisine will also be featured throughout the celebrations as part of the Qatar-China 2016 Year of Culture.

The special travel package will be available for travel between March 22 and 28 and can be booked online or with an agent at one of the Qatar Airways Holidays shops. – TradeArabia News Service