Doha Airport was named the Best Airport in the Middle East
Qatar Airways won four award categories at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards ceremony held on September 13, 2023, at the Royal Garden Hotel in London, England.
The national carrier of Qatar was awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and Best Inflight Food & Beverage, as voted for by the readers of the UK-based Business Traveller magazine.
The airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar, was named the Best Airport in the Middle East and the Second-Best Airport in the World.
Long legacy
The BT Awards have honoured the best names in the travel and hospitality industries for over 30 years.
Over 200 industry leaders gathered in London to celebrate the nominees and winners.
Eric Odone, Vice President of Sales, Europe at Qatar Airways, and Gary Kershaw, Regional Manager of UK and Ireland at Qatar Airways, attended the BT Awards ceremony to accept the Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport trophies.
Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive of Qatar Airways, said: “Our success at this year’s Business Traveller Awards confirms Qatar Airways’ stature as the world’s leading airline and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to being the best.
“Qatar Airways provides nothing short of an unparalleled passenger experience built on the tenets of excellence and luxury.
“We are particularly pleased that our flagship product, the Q-Suite, and our industry-leading Business Class service have been once again acknowledged as the best in the world.
“We continue to expand our network, engage in thrilling sports and cultural partnerships, and deliver the highest quality of experience to our passengers,” Al Baker added.
Pat on the back
Badr Mohammed Al Meer, Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, said: “We are honoured to receive the prestigious award for ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ from Business Traveller.
“This recognition reaffirms our commitment to world-class services and underscores our unwavering dedication to offering our passengers an unforgettable travel experience.
“We take immense pride in our role as the ultimate gateway to Qatar and the Middle East – as we look forward to further enhancing our position as the favoured travel destination.”
Qatar Airways flies to more than 160 destinations worldwide, connecting through DOH, and continues to expand on its global network.
Featured image: Qatar Airways representatives at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards ceremony in London, England. Image: Qatar Airways
