Qatar Airways CEO delivers key speech at 'Art for Tomorrow' conference

Qatar Airways group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, delivered a keynote speech today at the prestigious New York Times 'Art for Tomorrow' conference, held in Doha for the first time and addressed more than 150 international guests. The conference was chaired by Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani.
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The two-day conference, held at the W Hotel in Doha, explored the changing dynamics of art and architecture and their potential to change people and places. Bringing together guests from the arts, public and private sectors, the conference enabled those present to explore the links between art as a connector in society, with links to tourism, city planning and business development. 

Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive of Qatar Airways, spoke today highlighting the airline's role as a connector of people and the growing phenomenon of art tourism, and also detailing the crucial role that the Group's cargo business plays in transporting artwork around the world. 

Al Baker commented: “Art is renowned and appreciated around the world as an inspiring pillar of society, connecting people to places in their universal appreciation of cultural experiences. 

“Qatar is now recognised around the globe as a cultural hub and diverse location for the appreciation of art, not only from the world-class museums in our own country, but for the collaboration on major exhibitions brought to Qatar for display. We are proud as the national airline of Qatar to be specialists at transporting such fragile and renowned pieces around the world."

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