• Improving trends observed in first-quarter 2010 continued throughout the period, with like-for-like growth of 8.2% in Q2 versus 1.6% in Q1
• Strong growth in revenue, led by higher occupancy rates in the Upscale & Midscale and the Economy segments

Two Global 5000 Aircraft Set To Join Corporate Jet Subsidiary Qatar Executive Airline Capitalises On Growing Middle East Corporate Market

Qatar Airways has announced it has purchased two Bombardier Global 5000 aircraft in a deal worth US$90 million as part of plans to further develop its 12-month old corporate jet subsidiary, Qatar Executive. The new business jets are scheduled for delivery in October 2010 and

The Berlin Convention Office (BCO) has won the “2010 Pinnacle Award”

The Berlin Convention Office (BCO) has won the “2010 Pinnacle Award” presented by the American journal “Successful Meetings” for the third consecutive time. The award winners are selected once a year by the magazine’s readers. BCO put on a convincing
performance in the category “Convention Bureau International” thanks

The IMEX Group will continue to build on its strong environmental track record and reputation on green issues when it launches IMEX America in October 2011. To help the new US tradeshow achieve its environmental objectives, the organisers have appointed MeetGreen as the show’s Official Sustainability Consultants. The first IMEX America will take place at the Sands Expo Convention Center at the Venetian/Palazzo 11 – 13 October 2011. In the next year, the IMEX Group and its many partners will work closely with MeetGreen to set green standards for transportation, food and beverage and the venue in particular.

QTA organizes summer family-friendly activities in the Doha Exhibitions Center from July 20 to September 14

Doha Summer Fun Park, an exciting series of summer events organized by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), opened today at the Doha Exhibitions Center.  Running through September 14, the 8-week festival is timed to offer families an incentive and invitation to visit during the summer holidays; in addition it coincides with the return of many local families just before Ramadan. The event is expected to attract over 250,000

Mr. Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Qatar Tourism Authority, met with Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey H.E. Hakki Emre Yunt , on Monday. Also present at the meeting was Mr. Jabor Al-Mohannadi; Head of International Relations in QTA. The two sides discussed ways to boost engagement in activities between the two countries, as well as the opportunities of mutual collaboration between the State of Qatar and the Republic of Turkey on tourism matters.