HIA Voted as "Best Airport in Middle East" at Global Traveler Reader Survey Awards

Doha, December 15 (QNA) - Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been voted as the "Best Airport in the Middle East" at the 15th Annual Global Traveler's GT Tested Reader Survey Awards in Los Angeles. The award recognizes outstanding performance and customer service displayed by airports across the world. HIA's VP of Commercial and Marketing, Abdulaziz Al Mass, accepted the award during the gala reception at The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills on the 12th of December. Recognizing HIA's success in delivering the highest standard of service to its travelers, the Global Traveler's awards are highly sought after and respected as an unbiased reflection of the best in travel through an open-ended reader survey. Commenting on the award, Chief Operating Officer at HIA Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer stated: "It is truly an honor to be awarded the "Best Airport in the Middle East" award by Global Traveler for the second consecutive year. Since our opening, we have displayed an unwavering commitment to providing the best passenger experience and customer service excellence, which is increasingly being recognized by the international community." For his part, publisher and CEO, FXExpress Publications, Inc. Francis X. Gallagher Said: "Congratulations to Hamad International Airport on its second win in our GT Tested Reader Survey awards. And it's no wonder as the airport is truly a gateway to the rest of the world, and a wonderful place to transit, offering loads of amenities, shopping and quality dining." HIA continues to redefine the passenger experience through comfort, convenience and leisure, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities all housed within one its expansive terminal. HIA recently started offering on-the-go spa services for departing or transferring passengers at the airport with Be Relax', an international well-being and beauty service provider specialized in airports. Located in the North Node of the airport terminal, near concourses D and E, 'Be Relax' provides passengers with massage services, manicures, pedicures, and shower facilities in a calm and serene environment away from the airport hustle. The airport also has the Vitality wellness spa with a range of spa treatments and facilities, a swimming pool and for travelers that enjoy staying active during their journey. Since 2004, Global Traveler is a well-known luxury publication in the United States, recognized globally with a high readership of frequent luxury business and leisure travelers informing passengers about five-star airports, airlines and hotels. Global Traveler's yearly surveys are well acknowledged in the industry and include the First- and Business-Class Survey and Leisure Lifestyle Awards amongst others. (QNA)