As we are currently experiencing the thrill of the phenomenal DWP Congress in Doha, we got in touch with Qatar Airways, the country’s official airline which is remarkable in its impeccable services and world-class luxe amenities.
With a rapidly expanding list of destinations since its launch in 1997, Qatar Airways now provides more than 150 destinations to travelers all over the world. It aims to provide a very high quality of service, which coupled with increased efficiency, lays the foundation for an award-winning airline.
Being the Official Airline Partner for this year’s edition, we got in touch with them to know more about current travel trends, high-end services, and their association with DWP Congress, exclusively on DWP Insider!
What is the significance of being associated with the 9th annual DWP Congress as the Airline Partner?
The upcoming edition of the Destination Wedding Planners Congress is set to be a spectacular event, and this year, it is being held in the perfect location, Doha, home to the award-winning national carrier and international hub. Hamad International Airport is conveniently located just an eight-hour flight away from most major cities across the globe, making it an ideal location for families and friends to gather for a destination wedding.
What’s more? Qatar Airways, the airline partner for this event, plays a significant role in enhancing connectivity with its extensive portfolio of over 150 destinations. This means that families and guests can enjoy easy and seamless connectivity to their loved ones’ destination wedding, while the newlyweds can embark on their dream honeymoon.
With Qatar Airways’ commitment to providing world-class service and its reputation for being the ‘World’s Best Airline’, guests can rest assured that they will have an exceptional travel experience to and from the Destination Wedding Planners Congress. So, get ready to be transported to a world of luxury, comfort, and convenience with Qatar Airways.
How has travel changed post-pandemic based on your travel trends?
With the aviation industry recovering from this recent difficult period in the world, Qatar Airways is proud to have restored its global network to post-pandemic numbers and to sponsoring and supporting significant events all around the world. The national carrier of Qatar has just recently been the Official Airline Partner of what is being referred to as the greatest FIFA World Cup. With the usual goals of providing travelers with excellence, all football fans started their FIFA journies with an exclusive onboard experience that included bespoke menus, custom amenity kits, and complimentary live streaming of World Cup matches.
Adding to the tournament’s festivities were the two dedicated Passenger Overflow Areas that will support both Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport, and were available for passengers from 4 to 8 hours before departure at no additional cost.
Further enhancing the travel journey, Hamad International Airport introduced the new expansion which brought with it 90 brands in one vast shopping area, a world-class art collection, a refreshing environment with lush greenery, and a 10,000 sqm indoor tropical garden called The Orchard. The Orchard’s extensive flora includes over 300 trees and more than 25,000 plants and shrubs sourced from sustainable forests around the world, including Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. The indoor forest provides travelers with the perfect environment to begin their journey in a peaceful ambiance with natural surroundings.
What makes Qatar a unique destination for travel?
Qatar is fast emerging as one of the most exciting global travel destinations, featuring an abundance of undiscovered experiences. Offering a mix of warm Arabian hospitality and culture, this land captures the essence of the Middle East in one accessible, uniquely safe and unmissable destination.
In the last year, Qatar has elevated its annual calendar by hosting internationally renowned events and investing in its tourist offerings while expanding into more specialized areas, all gearing up Qatar to achieve the goal of welcoming 6 million travelers a year by 2030.
The country’s leisure offering is truly world-class and grants its visitors a broad and rich variety of choices, from iconic museums and authentic heritage sites to leading hotels and entertainment destinations. With a diverse range of activities and varied itineraries suitable for every type of traveler, Qatar is truly the ultimate destination.
What are some of the deluxe offerings Qatar Airways has for its premium clients?
Continuously ensuring excellence, Qatar Airways has recently re-opened its Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport for its First and Business Class passengers, which features facilities that uphold the quality of the airline’s premium product. This includes The Brasserie and The Global Deli, prayer rooms, a business center, shower facilities, Wi-Fi and zoned seating for more than 200 guests.
The national carrier of Qatar enhanced its passenger experience at London’s Heathrow Terminal 4 and unveiled a new Frequent Flyer Lounge, the first-of-its-kind outside of its home, exclusively for Privilege Club members and Oneworld ® alliance partners. Ensuring that all premium passengers enjoy their Heathrow experience, Qatar Airways also re-introduced its lounge for First and Business Class passengers. 2022 also saw the comeback of Premium Lounges at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok and Singapore Changi Airport.
Tell us about the flight connectivity, destinations, and other amenities that are unique to Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, unveiled new destinations and announced flight resumptions and frequency increases for over 25 destinations.
The seven new destinations including Chattogram, Juba, Kinshasa, Lyon, Medan, Toulouse and Trabzon are scheduled to launch throughout 2023. This year the award-winning airline is also resuming flights to 11 destinations which include Beijing, Birmingham, Buenos Aires, Casablanca, Davao, Marrakesh, Nice, Osaka, Phnom Penh, Ras Al-Khaimah, and Tokyo Haneda.
Unique to the airline are the inflight amenities by the luxury French perfumer Diptyque which includes bespoke products for First and Business class passengers. Each Qatar Airways amenity kit and gift box provides specially selected Diptyque products including: Nourishing Lip Balm, Fresh Lotion for the Body, Essential Face Cream and a Diptyque fragrance. Passengers on board long-haul Qatar Airways flights are also provided with The White Company exclusively-designed sleepwear made from 100% organic cotton for the highest level of comfort.
Come, meet them at the 9th Annual DWP Congress and explore more about what they have to offer!
PS: Don’t forget to take a picture at their booth to win 2 Business Class tickets to Doha, from any Qatar Airways online network destination. Know more here!
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