Qatar Airways bags four awards at Business Traveller Awards in London

Qatar Airways has triumphed in four categories at this year’s Business Traveller Awards at the Royal Garden Hotel in London.Qatar’s national carrier continues to be recognised for its excellence on a global scale, being awarded ‘Best long-haul airline’, ‘Best business class’, ‘Best Middle Eastern airline’, and ‘Best inflight food & beverage’ by Business Traveller.The airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport in Doha has also been named ‘Best airport in the Middle East’, and the ‘Second-best airport in the world’.The prestigious Business Traveller Awards have honoured the best names in the travel and hospitality industries for more than 30 years, as voted for by Business Traveller readers.More than 200 industry leaders gathered in London this year to celebrate the nominees and winners.Eric Odone, vice president (Sales-Europe) at Qatar Airways and Gary Kershaw, regional manager (UK and Ireland) at Qatar Airways, attended the award ceremony to accept the trophies on behalf of Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport.Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, HE Akbar al-Baker said, "Our success at this year’s Business Traveller Awards confirms Qatar Airways’ stature as the world’s leading airline and provides yet another demonstration of our ongoing commitment to being the best. Qatar Airways is dedicated to providing 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 has 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 to our passengers the highest quality of experience.”Chief Operating Officer at Hamad International Airport, 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.”Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 160 destinations worldwide, connecting through Hamad International Airport.