Qatar Airways, ranked Five Star for service excellence and recently voted third best airline in the world, following the annual Skytrax survey, has organized successfully the 1st Shanghai Familiarization Trip exclusively for Marine Travel Agencies, between the 14th-18th Mar 2011.
Mrs. Sapfo Panagiotidou,Qatar Airways Marine Account Manager escorted the group formed by Mrs. Vassia Avdela from Marine tours, Mr George Fytilis from Argo Travel, Mr.George Kyvernitis from Kyvernitis Travel, Mr. George Fafalios from Aktina Travel and Mr.Nikos Papanastasiou from Griffin Travel Marine s.a.
The group was accommodated in the Hilton Shanghai Hotel, the ultimate expression of style and sophistication in the French Concession area of the city, renowned for its charm and cosmopolitan energy.
Agents were able to visit the old shanghai Yuyuan Garden with its traditional Chinese park and shop in the old town market. Also they enjoyed a traditional tea ceremony for a good Feng Shui!
On the next day, after their morning walk around the famous Bund area, they experienced passing under the Huangpu river via the Tourist tunnel and climbing on the 100th floor of World’s Financial Center which is the second tallest building in the world as of 2008.
By flying on Business class of Qatar Airways the agents had the chance to experience at first hand the World’s Best Business Class, awarded by Skytrax, and taste the airline’s Business Class catering, recognised separately as the best in the world, again by Skytrax World Airline Awards 2010.
In Shanghai, which is a bustling port with a pronounced European flavor that lingers from its heyday earlier this century as one of the world’s great maritime crossroads, all agents had the chance to walk through Shanghai‘s neighborhoods that reveal a surprising mix of European architecture and old Chinese facades. During their stay, they have also explored the gourmet tastes of the famous Waldorf Astoria.
On their trip back to Athens, the agents also visited the Doha International Airport (DIA) Premium Terminal and inspect all innovative facilities designed to provide the best level of comfort and hospitality for the premium Qatar Airways passengers.
