In Brief: Airline marks third year at airport; Spa re-opens after £500,000 refurb; and more
Qatar Airways has marked three years at Birmingham Airport, which has seen the airline carry almost 400,000 passengers from Birmingham to Doha.
The airline showcased its new A350 on the lunchtime service from Birmingham to Doha which holds the new Qsuite. The business class product, promoted as a first in business, has fully lie-flat double beds, and a new quad configuration; a private space fully adaptable with movable panels that allow passengers to transform the area in to a social or business space to work or socialise at 40,000 feet.
Nick Barton, CEO of Birmingham Airport said: “Birmingham Airport is delighted to join Qatar Airways in celebrating its third anniversary. Bringing the A350 to Birmingham Airport today gave passengers the opportunity to sample all that this new aircraft has to offer.
“Having carried almost 400,000 passengers during its three years, Qatar Airways is a key partner airline of Birmingham Airport. The service gives passengers access direct to Doha and onwards to over 160 destinations around the world. We look forward to continuing to work together with Qatar Airways in the future.”
Gary Kershaw, country manager (UK & Ireland) at Qatar Airways, said: “We’re proud to be in Birmingham and to have flown nearly 400,000 passengers over the last three years. It is a hugely exciting time for Qatar Airways. The demand from our UK destinations, including Birmingham, has never been stronger. That’s why this summer we’re providing our highest ever number of connections between the UK and Ireland and Doha.
“Bringing the A350 to Birmingham Airport is a great way to celebrate our third anniversary, and we look forward to showcasing our ever-growing fleet and the award-winning Qsuite offer on board the A350.”
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thespa at The Cube in Birmingham has re-opened following a £500,000 refurbishment.
More treatment rooms have also been added while the new look facilities also include two traditional Arabian Rasul mud-based spa treatment rooms.
Part of the refurbishment will see skincare brand Elemis open a flagship store on site.
Jennifer Butters, the spa’s manager, said: “There has been a steady rise in the demand for spa days so it’s great news that we can now accommodate more people looking to make the most of their leisure time.
“We’ve created the perfect environment where people can look forward to and enjoy some ‘you time’ while getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.”
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Altodigital, the office technology supplier, has strengthened its relationship with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC by signing a new contract with the Premier League club.
The three-year contract is to manage Wolves’ print system.
Kingswinford-based Altodigital, which has 12 offices around the UK, works with sports club, including Arsenal, Huddersfield Town, Glamorgan County Cricket Club and Cardiff Devils ice hockey team.
Tim Hubbard, of Altodigital, said: “Our partnership with Wolves goes back 10 years, so it’s fantastic that we’ve been able to renew the contract. I believe our success with the club is not just about the equipment we provide, but the service. The club can always count on us to deliver.
“Under the new contract we’ll be installing Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5500 series devices at Molineux and the club’s training facilities at Compton Park. Canon UK & Ireland is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and IT solutions for offices and its brand is among the best.
“Additionally, a key part of the club’s requirement is to become more environmentally friendly, including reducing waste. Staff will now have to use their door key cards to release print jobs, meaning no more carte blanche printing and significantly less waste.”
