Doha: Qatar Duty Free (QDF), responsible for managing all catering outlets at Hamad International Airport in Doha, celebrated a remarkable achievement at the 2023 Food & Beverage (FAB) Awards held in Bangkok, Thailand. The prestigious event, hosted by renowned international publisher The Moodie Davitt Report, witnessed Qatar Duty Free Senior Vice President Thabet Musleh and the QDF team receiving 12 awards, a testament to their innovation, investment, and industry-leading standards.
The awards, judged by a panel of seven experts from the culinary, hospitality, and aviation sectors, recognized Qatar Duty Free's excellence in various categories:
• Airport Food and Beverage Offer of the Year (Worldwide) - Qatar Duty Free
• New Food and Beverage Opening of the Year (Worldwide) – Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alleno
• Airport Lounge of the Year (Worldwide) - Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alleno
• Airport Lounge, Food and Beverage Offering of the Year (Worldwide) - Louis Vuitton Lounge by Yannick Alleno • Airport Restaurant Design of the Year (Worldwide) - Fendi Caffe
• Airport Chef of the Year (Worldwide) - Chef David Sosson
• Airport Food Hall of the Year (Middle East & Africa) - Qatar Duty Free
• Airport F&B Offer Best Representing Sense of Place (Middle East & Africa) - Chapati & Karak
• Food to Go Offer of the Year (Middle East & Africa) - Oreo Café
• Airport Coffee or Tea Shop of the Year (Middle East & Africa) - Ralph’s Coffee
QDF also received high commendations for the following categories:
• New Food and Beverage Opening of the Year (Worldwide) - Fendi Caffe
• Airport Coffee or Tea Shop of the Year (Worldwide) - Ralph’s Coffee
Badr Al Meer, Hamad International Airport Chief Operating Officer, expressed pride in Qatar Duty Free's consistent excellence and its status as the world's top airport food and beverage operator. He highlighted the significant investments made in upgrading and expanding outlets, emphasizing the importance of food services to passengers.
Thabet Musleh, Qatar Duty Free Senior Vice President, attributed the success to the dedication, teamwork, and shared vision of the QDF community, acknowledging the unwavering support of customers and staff. Musleh emphasized their commitment to sustainability while delivering unparalleled quality, setting new standards for excellence in the industry.
