Tourexpi
Marking
the start of environmental celebrations with EXPO 2023 Doha, Qatar Airways
introduces new menu items onboard sourced from local organic farms in Qatar.
The airline’s latest delicious additions available for passengers travelling
from Doha until March 2024.
Onboard
World’s Best Business Class Cabin, passengers will be greeted with bespoke
beverages inspired by the Horticultural Expo. These drinks are curated by the
renowned healthy food expert from Evergreen Organics, Ghanim Al Sulaiti.
Cabin Crew will introduce passengers to an exclusive à la carte menu,
spotlighting a new Super Food Salad made from organic ingredients sourced from
Safwa, a Qatari farm and subsidiary of Alfardan Group whose main priority is
providing top quality local produce.
Economy
Class travellers will also be invited to enjoy the EXPO festivities. The
cutlery bands will showcase the EXPO's vivid colours, and dessert options will
be adorned with a chocolate disk displaying the event's logo.
The
award-winning Oryx One Inflight Entertainment will present a trailer video of
the Horticultural EXPO to all passengers, encouraging them to explore the
global event first-hand. Additionally, a dedicated Expo Channel will allow
passengers to watch over 30 gardening-related shows, promising a memorable
horticultural experience in-flight.
Oryx
One Expo Channel's line-up includes: Homegrown, Martha Knows Best, Learning
From Nature, Container Garden, Agritech and the Future of Farming, How to Save
a City, The Future of Water, The Plastic Predicament, Vegetable Garden, and
many more.
Expo
2023 Doha, is running from October 2023 to March 2024 at the scenic Al Bidda
Park, and is anticipated to draw around three million international visitors.
Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, the six-month event will feature a diverse array
of experiences including beautiful gardens, enlightening talks, art, cuisine,
and a special emphasis on innovative approaches to combat desertification.
As
the Official Airline and Strategic Partner of Expo 2023 Doha, Qatar Airways
proudly invites visitors to the “Qatar Airways Garden”. The mesmerising
attraction, part of Expo 2023 Doha, will run until the end of March 2024.
Inspired by global botanical marvels, with a special nod to the timeless
Gardens of Versailles, the garden is an exquisite blend of Qatar's modern
spirit and its cherished traditions.
Image
Credit: © Qatar Airways
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