”pr

Breaking News

Qatar Airways Discounts for Posidonia 2024 Attendees

A Quatar Airways airplane flying.
Quatar Airways has been the official airline partner of Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition since 2018. Credit: Fsheng666, Wikimedia Commons CC-BY SA 4.0 DEED

Qatar Airways, the popular global airline will offer a discount to those who want to attend the Posidonia 2024 shipping exhibition in Athens.

Qatar Airwaysis the official airline partner of Posidonia 2024 for another year. Posidonia is the world’s premier shipping exhibition and will take place between 3rd and 7th June 2024 in Athens, Greece.

To celebrate this partnership, Qatar Airways is offering an exclusive 10 percent discount on economy and business class tickets for flights to Athens from its extensive global network.

The special offer is valid for bookings made before June 7, 2024 for travel between May 20 and June 17, 2024. Attendees can take advantage of this discount by using the promo code POSIDONIA24 when booking on the Qatar Airways website or mobile app.

According to Mate Hoffmann, regional manager for Southern Europe at Qatar Airways said that “Qatar Airways is very excited to be the official airline partner of Posidonia 2024. Our support to the shipping industry has been instrumental over the years. Since 2018, we have been the official airline partner of Posidonia International Shipping Exhibition, offering special fares to people traveling from our network to attend the exhibition in Greece.”

About Posidonia 2024

Posidonia is the international shipping exhibition held biennially in Athens, Greece. It is the largest gathering of the Greek shipping industry and the global maritime community. Posidonia 2024 will be held at the Metropolitan Expo in Athens. It is expected to attract over 2,000 exhibitors and 28,000 visitors from around the world, putting Athens at the forefront of the industry.

Posidonia covers all sectors of the shipping industry, including shipbuilding, ship repair, port equipment, maritime security, electronics, and more. The event also features national pavilions, conferences, technical seminars, and networking events. Highlights of Posidonia 2024 will include the TradeWinds Shipowners Forum, Posidonia Games, and the Greek Shipping Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

According to the official website of Posidonia, banks, classification societies, law firms, shipbrokers, ship registries and insurers see Greek operators as being among their most important customers.

Additionally, many companies from around the world have made Piraeus, Greece’s largest port city their second base. ”Hundreds of service providers, technical firms, equipment makers and shipyards also have a presence in the cluster, playing their part in the operation of some 4,000 Greek-owned ships over 1,000grt each,” Posidonia organisers stated in their website.

Qatar Airways’ commitment to the maritime industry

Qatar Airways has a long-standing commitment to supporting the maritime industry. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline played a crucial role in repatriating over 500,000 seafarers stranded due to travel restrictions. Qatar Airways operated over 130 charter flights to help bring ship crews home safely.

The airline’s dedication to serving the maritime sector is also evident in its exclusive Mariner Lounge at Hamad International Airport in Doha. The lounge provides complimentary services and relaxation facilities for seafarers and offshore workers transiting through the airport.



Business Wire News Wire

No comments