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Join the Nordic Business Travel Association Annual Meeting to learn about approaching the Nordic Market and the main differences between Danes, Swedes, Norwegians, and Finns. Discover Qatar Airways' growth, premium services, and environmental sustainability initiatives. Explore Qatar Airways in Europe and its ambitious expansion plans.
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Nordic Business Travel Association Annual Meeting - 10th March 2011 Paul E. Johannes – Vice President Commercial Europe
The Nordic Region • How to approach the Nordic Market? • What is the Nordic Market? • What are the main differences between the Danes, Swedes, Norwegians and Finns?
Qatar Airways • Launched 1997, under CEO: Mr Akbar al Baker • Over 120 aircraft by 2013 • More than 200 aircraft on order • 150 nationalities working for QR
Global Connections Across Six Continents Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North & South America 99 destinations worldwide
State of Qatar Total Population : Over 2M Inhabitants Local Population: Over 200,000 Qataris
Premium Terminal-Doha International Airport A unique experience • The world’s first dedicated terminal for Premium customers • Unsurpassed levels of luxury for First and Business class passengers • Separate building, adjacent to Main Terminal
Qatar Airways in Europe Oslo, the 3rd Qatar Airways destination in Scandinavia
QATAR AIRWAYS GOING FORWARD Targeting over 120 destinations in under 3 years Fleet size to grow to morethan 120 aircraft by 2013 Over 200 new aircraft pending delivery worth over US$40 billion Opening of New Doha International Airport by 2012
New Doha International Airport Phase One – Completed By 2012 • A terminal with 40 contact gates • Capacity: 24 million passengers a year • A 4,850m and a 4,250m runway • unrestricted A380 operation • Hotel with 100 rooms • New cargo terminal • New airline HQ, Maintenance and training center • Monorail
Environmental & Corporate Social Sustainability • Dedicated Environmental implementing CSR program “The Oryx Flies Green” • Pioneer in new generation fuel research • Qatar Airways completed the world´s first commercial passenger flight with GTL Jet fuel 15th October 2009 • Desire: Carbon Neutral Growth • Awarded the environmental accolade at the Airline Strategy Awards in 2010
Qatar Airways: • Award-winning service Middle East’s ONLY 5-star-ranked airline since 2004 Global positioning rose to 3rd Best Airline in the World – highest Middle East ranked airline World’s Best Business Class2010 Best Catering in Business Class 2010 Best Airline in Middle East for fifth year in a row First Airline to receive Service Excellence Award for Middle East Best Cabin Crew in Middle East 7 years running