There’s lots of innovation and newness and plenty of store and food & beverage openings, of course. But there’s also a refreshing willingness to try different, even risky things.
Travel
A flying Kiwi once more
This is the closest I’ve got to Hainan since before the pandemic. Where’s my parachute when I need it?
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Miscellaneous
Rain and shine, a room indoors and edging towards a revival
Our gathering evoked the value of the relationships that so many of us in the industry have forged over many years, and the trust and friendship that underpins them.
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Airports
Passion, pride and purpose at Hamad International Airport
Visiting Hamad International Airport and Qatar Duty Free is like taking an elixir for those COVID blues.
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Airports
Experiencing a Eureka moment at Hamad International
My final trip of the year, and indeed of the decade, is over. And what a great way to close out the 2010s it turned out to be.
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Airlines
Epitomising the QR code
Maria, the member of the cabin crew who looked after me and other passengers nearby, was charming, warm and professional, nothing forced about her manner, simply an outstanding, natural human host and wonderful brand ambassador.
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Events
A tribute to Thabet as Qatar stands for quality at terrific Trinity
I wondered at one stage if Thabet had several body doubles such was his ability to be constantly on hand.