Qatar Airways to showcase new destinations at Arabian Travel Market

"The stand has been specifically designed to highlight our plans to fly to Russia and China in the not too distant future," said Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Airways.

"The Arabian Travel Market is the region's most important event for the travel and tourism industry. Participation is essential to better inform travel trade professionals from within the Middle East and further afield and also to build awareness among the travelling public."

The Qatar Airways stand at Arabian Travel Market will also highlight activities at Qatar Duty Free, a subsidiary of the Qatari airline.

Al Baker will lead a Qatar Airways' delegation to the show, which will be held at the Airport Expo Dubai from May 6-9. The delegation will also include Ali Al Rais, Qatar Airways' Regional Manager Arabian Peninsula, Iran and the CIS, and Krishna Kumari, Assistant General Manager, Qatar Duty Free.

Currently Qatar Airways flies to 40 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Far East and Sub-continent. The carrier plans to increase its network to 50 destinations by the end of this year.

The airline also operates a number of subsidiary companies including, Qatar Aviation Services, Qatar Aviation Catering Company, Qatar Airways Holidays, Doha International Airport, and Qatar Duty Free.