This year's conference was held on July 11 and 12th. The event is a major for Gulf Air Cargo as the airline's top management meets with the company's worldwide cargo marketing and sales team to review its past performance while building the foundation for the forthcoming and future years.
The conference theme also focused on 'WE CAN DO IT,' as part of the ongoing restructuring program of the company.
Topics of discussion included changes in policy resulting from the implementation of the new network and preparations for Bahrain becoming Gulf Air's single hub. The meeting also touched on issues related to the IATA e-freight program, joining IATA's Message Improvement Program (MIP) and Cargo 2000.
Acting Head of Cargo, Sam Okpro said matters that would ensure GF Cargo's success today and lay the foundation for the world of paperless cargo in the future were intensely discussed during the meeting.
Other key speakers included David Marton, DHL Express' General Manager Bahrain hub who gave a key customer's viewpoint in addition to our partners the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority and the Bahrain Airport Services (BAS).
The meeting also included regional workshops where stations had a chance to discuss and outline what needs to be done to meet 2007 revenue targets and the support required from headquarters to achieve the desired results.
Gulf Air Cargo hosts annual marketing and sales conference
Over 90 members of Gulf Air's Cargo Marketing and Sales team converged in Bahrain recently for an annual two-day conference to chalk out strategies for the year.
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About Gulf AirFounded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 40 cities in 26 countries. The fleet comprises 28 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A new strategy to create a platform for sustained commercial operation has been put in place as part of a two-phased turnaround programme announced in April 2007 by the airline's new management.
Gulf Air's onboard service caters high quality products and services, including the innovative, unique and award winning Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies.
Some of the notable recognition include:
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Business Airline 2006 (British Travel Awards)
Best Onboard Service 2006 (Gold) (Mercury Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2005 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2005(Sky Trax Awards)
Best designed in-flight magazine 2005 (American Creativity Awards)
Middle East Leading First Class Airline 2005 (World Travel Awards)
World's Leading Airport Lounge 2005 (World Travel Awards)
Middle East region's best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge 2005 (PAX International Readership Awards)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2008
For further information please contact:
GULF AIR PRESS OFFICE
T: +973 17 338821
F: +973 17 338207
Posted by Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News EditorThursday, August 02 - 2007 at 11:53 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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