Al-Baker and ambassador Youzhen with officials of HIA, UnionPay International, and Qatar Duty Free after the opening of the Chinese pavilion at HIA yesterday.

 

The official opening of Qatar Duty Free’s Chinese pavilion at Hamad International Airport (HIA) took place yesterday in the presence Chinese ambassador Gao Youzhen.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker and Qatar Duty Free senior vice president Keith Hunter welcomed the ambassador to the bespoke built pavilion, created in honour of Chinese New Year.
Han Wang, general manager, UnionPay International Middle East, was present, offering his support to this innovative promotion by Qatar Duty Free, which includes a QR100 gift voucher for clients who make a purchase of QR1,000 or $274 and above, using a UnionPay payment card.
“This is the first year we have celebrated Chinese New Year at our new state-of-the-art airport, and I am proud of what we have achieved with this luxurious area, promoted to create a wide range of gifts for the holidaysin China,” al-Baker said.
The Qatar Duty Free Chinese New Year pavilion is located behind the iconic teddy bear in the departures hall of Hamad International Airport. The 180sqm pavilion will remain at the
airport until the end of February.
“China is an extremely important market for Qatar Duty Free and every year we try to go the extra mile by providing ever more exciting promotions and activities for our Chinese
customers,” Hunter said.

Special promotions and activities at the Chinese-themed pavilion inside HIA will continue until February 28. The pavilion offers a variety of activities and staff dressed in traditional costume.
At HIA, Qatar Duty Free offers 40,000sqm of combined retail, food and beverage facilities. There are more than 70 retail outlets offering a wide selection of designer labels, fashion, electronics, and gourmet foods among others.
In addition, more than 30 cafés and restaurants offer a selection of global and local cuisine. The most recently opened boutiques are: Chopard, Giorgio Armani, Armani Junior, Coach, Hugo Boss, Mont Blanc and
Al Motahajiba.




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