Planning a trip to Qatar?
8/27/2002 11:36:41 AM
ST. JOHN’S, August 16, 2002 – Before College of the North Atlantic signed a deal to develop a comprehensive college of technology in Qatar, there weren’t many people in Newfoundland and Labrador who had even heard of the tiny Middle East State.
Now you can actually visit Qatar for less than it would cost to visit many Canadian provinces, thanks to the announcement of a new reduced fare from Qatar Airways and Air Canada.
The new “Qatar Express” fare was already announced to the Canadian community living in Doha, Qatar. Now it is being announced all across Canada and is available to travelers from 24 different cities nation-wide.
“It is exciting to be able to offer friends and family affordable fares to visit College staff working in Doha,” says Janet Rivers, Vice President of Sales and Marketing in Canada for Qatar Airways. Mrs. Rivers was at College of the North Atlantic’s Prince Philip Drive campus in St. John’s to make the announcement on Friday, August 16.
“Having recently returned from escorting a Canadian press group to Qatar, I can tell you it was very gratifying to see the many myths and fears about this region quickly vanishing as they discovered Qatar to not only be beautiful, but modern, hospitable and above all else, safe. This is a wonderful opportunity for Canadians looking for a safe adventure to discover the Middle East in a peaceful setting.”
The Qatar Express promotion also allows Business Class passengers to save 15% off the published Business Class fare. It offers economy year-round fares, excursions, as well as child and infant fares. For example, a return trip to Qatar from St. John’s on the excursion fare is only $1,656 Canadian.
Unlimited European stopovers are allowed free of charge for Qatar Express Economy and Business passengers, while one free European stopover and a second at $150 is permitted with Qatar Express Excursion fares. These connections and stopovers are valid on Air Canada and Qatar Airways flights via London - Heathrow, Paris - Charles de Gualle, Munich, Milan, and Frankfurt. Also, Qatar Airways First and Business Class passengers have unlimited use of the luxurious Virgin Clubhouse at London – Heathrow Airport.
Qatar, a peninsula nation situated along the western shore of the Persian Gulf, is safe, friendly and pristine. Leisure and business travellers are now discovering this jewel and its many opportunities. While in Qatar, visitors will enjoy the architecture, souqs (markets), camel races, golf, luxurious hotels and spas and historic landmarks. Off-road 4-wheel drive dune adventures, sunset cruises, deep sea fishing trips, camel safaris and sightseeing tours are just a few of the countless touring options.
Qatar Airways boasts a modern fleet of Airbus aircraft, with the latest fleet addition being the Airbus A330-200 now operating out of Europe. Doha’s state-of-the-art International Airport is clean, efficient and offers travellers all services. Currently serving over 33 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Sub-continent and Asia, Qatar Airways provides a personalized, professional service to its passengers and stands alone in the Middle East as the airline of choice.
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For more information, please call Qatar Airways toll free: (866) 728-2748; E-mail: jrivers@qatarairways.ca or visit www.qatarairways.com. Media requests, contact Travel Marketing Experts, 55 Town Centre Court, Suite 642, Toronto, ON, M1P 4X4 or call (416) 861-1022, fax (416) 861-1108 or email info@qatarairways.ca
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Stephen Lee
Communications Manager
College of the North Atlantic
(709) 643-7929