Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the operator of all catering outlets at Hamad International Airport in Doha, has achieved significant recognition at the 2024 Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards, held in Ontario, California. Hosted by The Moodie Davitt Report, the event celebrated QDF’s success across seven categories. This achievement underlines the company’s commitment to innovation, investment, and high standards, upheld by its diverse workforce of over 1700, including more than 340 chefs delivering over six million meals annually through 70 dining venues.
Judged by a panel of seven experts from the culinary, hospitality, and aviation sectors, Qatar Duty Free secured victories in several prestigious categories: [List the specific award categories and wins]. Additionally, QDF received regional accolades in the Middle East and Africa for: [List the specific regional awards]. This recognition highlights Qatar Duty Free’s outstanding contributions to the airport dining experience on both global and regional scales.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, expressed his pride in the achievement, stating: “As a leading hospitality provider, Qatar Airways Group is dedicated to exceeding industry standards to set new global benchmarks across all aspects of our operations. From our airline services to our airport lounges, we consistently strive for excellence, and that is equally true of our F&B offerings. This recognition at the 2024 FAB Awards highlights Qatar Duty Free’s leading role in delivering world-class dining that enriches the customer experience at Hamad International Airport.”
Qatar Duty Free Senior Vice President, Mr. Thabet Musleh, emphasized the company’s dedication to transforming Hamad International Airport into a destination in its own right. “Our team at Qatar Duty Free is continually striving to put Hamad International Airport on the map as a destination in its own right. F&B plays a pivotal role in the overall airport experience, and we are extremely proud to be recognised by a panel of experts for redefining this experience. We consistently invest in strengthening our offerings, upgrading outlets and delivering world-class concepts to ensure that our ability to truly deliver “Something for Everyone” is not an empty promise, but a guarantee. We are increasingly becoming the benchmark as the world’s best F&B airport experience and we are delighted to be recognised as such at the FAB Awards.”
The awards highlight Qatar Duty Free’s diverse and exceptional F&B offerings, catering to every taste. Notable among the winners were the Louis Vuitton Lounge, Souq Al Matar, and Basta. The Louis Vuitton Lounge, a world-first, merges luxury gastronomy, offering travelers a private haven for relaxation and indulgence. Souq Al Matar charms visitors with authentic Qatari hospitality and a vibrant array of local culinary delights, while Basta embodies a true ‘sense of place’. These accolades underscore Qatar Duty Free’s commitment to enhancing the airport experience, setting new hospitality benchmarks, and reaffirming its leadership in the global duty-free sector.
