Tribune News Network
Dubai, UAE
Qatar Airways, an unprecedented seven-time winner of the ‘World’s Best Airline’ award, bagged the spotlight on the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, with a stunning holographic display of Sama, the airline’s second-generation AI-powered digital human cabin crew.
This innovative display, along with a cutting-edge stand featuring multi-sensory-rich experiences, showcased the airline’s technological prowess, captivating crowds at the biggest travel and tourism event in the Middle East.
Powered by advanced conversational AI, Sama engaged with ATM’s attendees, effortlessly demonstrating her knowledge on Qatar Airways’ diverse operations.
The digital human cabin crew, designed to enable personalised travel experiences, will continue to evolve over time to improve responses through passenger interactions in the airline’s immersive platform, QVerse.
In addition to the introduction of Sama, the multiple award-winning airline unveiled its innovative experience stand, offering enthusiastic crowds advanced immersive experiences.
From virtual reality (VR) tours to the revolutionary multi-sensory pod, Qatar Airways’ latest technological advancements continue to enthral visitors at ATM 2024, offering them a unique way to explore the interiors of the airline’s state-of-the-art the fleet, as well as the exceptional luxury and comfort of the award-winning Qsuite.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engineer Badr Mohammed Al Meer said, “Qatar Airways is thrilled to return this year to ATM Dubai with Sama 2.0, who not only represents the cutting-edge of digital innovation in human interaction but also enhances the travel experience for all our passengers. As a multiple award-winning airline, this aligns perfectly with our commitment to exceeding expectations, offering both experts and travellers unparalleled, innovative interactions that resonate with them.”
Earlier this year, the national carrier of Qatar announced several route launches and resumptions, as well as a significant increase in flight frequencies to meet the growing travel demand and enhance the airline’s global network comprising of more than 170 destinations.
Qatar Airways will start operating flights and resume services to the following destinations this summer:
Democratic Republic of Congo:Inaugural flight to Kinshasa on June 1, 2024 (triangle with Luanda)
Uzbekistan: Inaugural flight to Tashkent on June 2, 2024
Portugal: Lisbon resumption on June 6, 2024
Italy: Resumption of flights to Venice on June 12, 2024
Germany: Inaugural flight to Hamburg on July 1, 2024
The airline will operate to the following destinations throughout the summer season:
Adana: three weekly flights between June 9 and August 25, 2024.
Antalya: five weekly flights between May 30 and August 31, 2024.
Bodrum: three weekly flights between June 7 and August 19, 2024.
Marrakech: seven weekly flights between April 1 and October 26, 2024.
Mykonos: four weekly flights between June 7 and September 7, 2024.
Sarajevo: seven weekly flights between June 1 and September 29, 2024.
Trabzon: five weekly flights between June 7 and August 24, 2024.
Qatar Airways invites all guests at ATM Dubai to visit its new stand and meet Sama 2.0 – the embodiment of exceptional service and hospitality – at Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand ME1450 from May 6 to 9, 2024.
