21 September 2005
DOHA: Qatar Airways is showcasing its Five Star hospitality at a leading travel trade show and luxury exhibition in Moscow this week with tens of thousands of visitors expected at both events.

Travel agents and tour operators from across Russia will converge on the Olympic Sports Complex "SC Olympiisky" for Leisure Moscow 2005, being held in the Russian capital between September 21 and 24 where the airline will promote its latest products and destinations. There will also be performances from a group of Sri Lankan dancers on the stand during the show. From September 24 to 28, Qatar Airways' First Class flat bed seat will make its exhibition debut at the Millionaire Fair Moscow 2005, one of the world's most prestigious shows where companies unveil their newest products and services targeting the rich and famous. The event, being held at the Crocus International Exhibition Centre, will include a raffle draw on the Qatar Airways stand for visitors to win First Class tickets anywhere on the airline's global network.

Qatar Airways will be among hundreds of exhibitors at Leisure Moscow 2005 - now in its 11th year. The Millionaire Fair Moscow 2005 is part of the international luxury event calendar providing an ideal platform for product launches, networking between buyers and sellers, drawing visitors with high incomes from Moscow, the regions and neighboring countries. Visitors to the Qatar Airways stand will be served with First Class starters and drinks, as well as traditional Arabic coffee and dates. Qatar Airways' First Class seat, being showcased at the Millionaire Show, has a 79-inch pitch and widely acknowledged as one of the most spacious seats in the skies today.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker, said, both events promised to provide the airline with yet another opportunity to promote its award-winning services to the travel trade and consumers. "The Millionaire Fair in Moscow will be an excellent opportunity to showcase our First Class seat to the elite of society in Russia and visitors from neighboring countries. Leisure Moscow is a huge show, being held ahead of the busy outbound winter holiday season from Russia, and it gives us a great chance to strengthen our partnership with the travel industry which is, and remains, our most loyal partner. We rely on the full support of travel agents and tour operators to spread the services of our Five Star airline," the CEO, said.

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