Hamad International Airport has won the “Best Airport in the Middle East” award at the 2023 Business Traveller Awards, organised by the publishers of Business Traveller magazine.
The award ceremony took place at London’s Royal Garden hotel on Wednesday. Doha’s airport has also been recognised at the second-best airport in the world.
Commenting on the achievement, HIA chief operating officer Badr Mohamed al-Meer 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 providing world-class services and underscores our unwavering dedication to offer 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.”
HIA has been consistently ranked among the best in the world due to its passenger-first approach, ensuring operational excellence through digitised services and passenger autonomy.
The airport utilises advanced airport systems and continues to optimise airport operations by integrating smart solutions and strengthening passenger trust and confidence.
The airport has been designed as a diverse lifestyle destination with exquisite fine dining options, art collections, luxurious shopping options, entertainment and relaxation facilities with over 180 world-class retail and dining options curated by the award-winning Qatar Duty Free, many of them being world firsts and exclusives.