02/05/2004

May 2, 2004

DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways is pleased to announce ?The Doha Golf Club as host of the Global Travel Tourism Golf Tournament set to take place on Monday May 3, 2004.

Delegates and their partners can take part in the tournament at the picturesque Doha Golf Course. Spectators and delegates alike can expect to enjoy an 18-hole championship course, with eight artificial lakes, designed by master creator Peter Harradine.

"Qatar Airways is proud to hold this important social event at the Doha Golf Club," said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Mr. Akbar Al Baker.

"The contribution and support of the Doha Golf Club is greatly appreciated, and it will no doubt add to the series of successes we have enjoyed throughout the summit.

"Delegates that will be arriving from around the world will finally have the opportunity to experience Qatar's world class sporting facilities and leisure activities"

"One of Qatar Airways' goals in hosting this summit has been to showcase Qatar's potential as a premier tourist destination, and with all that we have to offer, we have no doubt succeeded in delivering our message to the world," added Mr. Al Baker.

The Global Travel Tourism Golf Tournament will commence with a 7:30am shotgun start. Delegates will be grouped in teams of two. Teams will be vying for several titles including First, Second, and Third place, as well as the title of Longest Drive, Nearest to the Pin, and Most Golf. Winners will be announced at a lunch award ceremony later in the afternoon on May 3, 2004.

Qatar Airways hosted upwards of 800 delegates and 200 journalists for this year's event. Delegates included high-ranking executives of the world's top travel and tourism companies, including hotel chains, tour operators and airlines.

For further information

Salam Al Shawa,
Senior Manager Marketing & Communications, Qatar Airways
Tel: 974 4496613 Fax 974 4620132
Email: qrmedia@qatarairways.com.qa