PHNOM PENH (Cambodia) QATAR Airways (QA) ' inaugural flight to Cambodia landed in the capital Phnom Penh on Wednesday, further expanding the airline's reach in Asia-Pacific.
With the launch of daily scheduled services is the only Middle East airline Qatar Airways fly to the Southeast Asian nation.
The flight QR602 arrived to a traditional water salute followed by a ceremony with Cambodian Phnom Penh colorful dancers on the International Airport.
The event was attended by a number of dignitaries, including the Cambodian Foreign Minister Tekreth Samrach, Minister for Foreign Affairs of civil aviation Mao Havanall and Undersecretary of State of the Cambodian Ministry of tourism Pak Sokhom.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar al Baker was joined on the first flight of the carrier by Cambodian Ambassador to Kuwait Doha hub, which is also responsible for Qatar he long Kem and representatives of international media.
The last route by the airline to open up a new market for business and leisure travelers from all over the world, while at the same time facilitate the access of air from Cambodia to destinations worldwide, Baker said.
"I take this opportunity to thank the Cambodian Government and the local airport authorities for their support in helping us launch daily flights to this beautiful country. Although Cambodia one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, it has a air travel very underserved market.
Qatar Airways is here to fill this void and we look forward to working with the travel trade and our business partners to make this a successful operation, said Baker.
He added: "we are sure of Cambodian travelers will be impressed by Qatar Airwaysâ € ™ award-winning hospitality.
Qatar Airways can connect Cambodia travelers through our Doha hub with various cities such as Paris, London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Milan, Dubai, Cape Town, New York and Montreal.
"At the same time, with our new daily service between Doha and Phnom Penh, we offer travelers from around the world access to tourist spots in Cambodia heritage including the world famous Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap and the scenic island resorts in Sihanoukville." The tourism of Cambodia's second-largest source of income, received 3.6 million international tourists in 2012, a 24 percent increase from the previous year.
Cambodia is also the home for a new industry after the recent discovery of oil and minerals, offers huge opportunities for foreign investors.
Baker said: "Qatar Airways is to spread its reach in Asia and we are proud to say that our commitment to this diverse continent will continue. In just a month's time, we'll be adding Chengdu in China, who will join our family of destinations in Asia, a continent that now about 30 percent by Qatar Airways global network represents.
"Another important milestone for Qatar Airways this year will be the introduction of Chicago as our fourth US gateway to add to the daily operations to New York, Washington and Houston."
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