Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar’s five-star gateway to the world, will reveal its spectacular plans for the second phase of the airport expansion at two key international events in October.
The first is Cityscape Qatar (22-24 October) to a global audience of real estate developers and investors; the second is
The Trinity Forum (30-31 October), organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, ACI and ACI Asia-Pacific and jointly hosted by Qatar Airways, Qatar Duty Free and Hamad International Airport.
At HIA’s exhibition booth at Cityscape Qatar, attendees will first experience the “awe-inspiring” look and feel of the expanded airport building, which will set a new standard in the traveller experience globally, the airport company promised. “The incredible new plans will propel Hamad International Airport to become a destination in its own right once complete,” HIA said.
3D mock-up designs of the much-anticipated expansion will be on display and the unique features of the plans will be available to visitors over the course of both events. Once complete, the airport’s capacity will increase to accommodate over 53 million passengers annually by 2022, an increase of almost +30% from its current passenger footfall.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive His Excellency Akbar Al Baker said: “The expansion of Hamad International Airport is a vital part of the continued success of the Qatar Airways Group, especially in the run-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup as we prepare to welcome millions of football fans to Qatar.
“The incredible new plans will propel Hamad International Airport to become a destination in its own right once complete,” says the airport company
“Expansion is also a sign that Qatar’s economy is going from strength to strength, as well as a factor that will support future growth. I am confident that Hamad International Airport will continue to attract investment into the country as we launch its second development phase.”
Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer said: “The second phase of our expansion is a testament to HIA’s growth in its relatively short time of operations. With the third quarter of this year being the busiest on record for the airport, HIA continues to grow and remain a preferred hub for travellers.”
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