New Delhi, 28-08-2014
QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES A PRESTIGIOUS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PROFESSIONAL GOLF TOUR OF INDIA
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, today announced the signing of a prestigious partnership with Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), the official sanctioning body of professional golf in India. As part of the agreement, Qatar Airways becomes the ‘Official Airline Partner’ of the PGTI for a term extending until the end of 2015.
Qatar as a nation and Qatar Airways as a national airline support various sports globally in many ways and the award-winning airline is closely associated with popular sporting events and teams around the world. The airline has consistently supported various top golfing tournaments and the association with Professional Golf Tour of India will help to increase the popularity of the game among Qatar Airways’ fans and passengers in India contributing towards the growth of Indian professional golf.
Qatar Airways’ Country Manager India, Mr. Henry Moses said: “We are extremely pleased to partner with PGTI as it represents a further extension of Qatar Airways’ commitment towards various sporting events. Through this partnership, we will definitely generate a lot of positive response from our Frequent Flyer members, premium cabin passengers and corporate customers as many of them share a passion for golf. This association will definitely see Qatar Airways as the first premium choice of travel for them.
PGTI Director, Mr. Padamjit Sandhu said: “We are proud to have a leading global brand like Qatar Airways come on board as the ‘Official Airline Partner’. Qatar Airways has been associated with premium sports teams and events across the world. PGTI’s partnership with the airline in India will help us leverage more opportunities for professional golf and golf tourism in the country. With our goals and vision strongly aligned, we are confident that this partnership will add immense value to professional golf in India.”
In the last five years, PGTI has formed several strategic partnerships that have proved conducive for the sport. It has also developed a strong domestic format which has developed home grown talent to golf professionals like Anirban Lahiri, Shiv Kapur, Gaganjeet Bhullar, SSP Chowrasia, Rahil Gangjee and Rashid Khan who have successfully made the transition into the international level by emerging as the top names in Asia.
Notes to Editors:
Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the State of Qatar. Currently undergoing rapid expansion, Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. Now in its 17th year of operations, Qatar Airways has a modern fleet of 134 aircraft flying to 144 key business and leisure destinations across six continents.
On October 30, 2013, Qatar Airways joined the oneworld Alliance, becoming the first Gulf carrier to join a global airline alliance, enabling its customers to benefit from almost 1,000 airports in more than 150 countries, with 14,250 daily departures.
Award-winning carrier Qatar Airways was presented with three honours at the annual Skytrax 2014 World Airline Awards held during the Farnborough Air Show in the UK. The airline was awarded World’s Best Business Class for the second year consecutively, World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge for the second year consecutively and, Best Airline in the Middle East for the eighth time.
At the Farnborough Air Show, the airline placed an order for 100 Boeing 777X aircraft, taking Qatar Airways’ orders to more than 340 aircraft with a value of US $70 billion. For more information, visit our homepage www.qatarairways.com or our sites on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, and YouTube.
For Qatar Airways corporate images, please click here: http://www.qatarairways.com/corporateimages
About PGTI:
Formed in 2006, Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) is the recognised official body of professional golf in India. PGTI's objective is to promote professional golf in the country, as well as to give players an opportunity to be involved in the decision making on all aspects of the game. Headed by Mr. Kapil Dev (President), PGTI's governing body comprises leading Indian golf professionals. PGTI currently has over 300 members.
For information on PGTI, please contact:
Nikhil Kalaan
Media Manager - PGTI
Mobile: 9910974846
Email: media@pgtofindia.com
