Emirates celebrates launch in Brazil
Sunday, 21 October 2007
FE Report
Emirates Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum celebrated the airline's historic launch of services to South America on 10th October by hosting a gala dinner for over 600 guests in Sao Paulo, Brazil, said a press release.
Emirates' arrival in Sao Paulo represents the airline's 94th destination, 60th country and its first gateway into South America as the carrier quickly expanded its network around the world. With the opening of the route to Sao Paulo, Emirates now flies non-stop to six continents from Dubai.
Sheikh Ahmed was accompanied to Sao Paulo by a delegation from Emirates including Emirates Airline President Tim Clark, Executive Vice President (Commercial Operations Worldwide) Ghaith Al Ghaith, Divisional Senior Vice President Ali Mubarak Al Soori, and Divisional Senior Vice President (Cargo) Ram Menen. In Sao Paulo, the delegation was joined by Emirates' Senior Vice President (Commercial Operations - The Americas) Nigel Page and Country Manager (Brazil) Ralf Aasmann.
During the glittering evening, which was held at Daslu, Sao Paulo's most fashionable venue, Sheikh Ahmed addressed his guests saying, "Emirates looks forward to forming a strong bond with Brazil in terms of trade and tourism. With our non-stop service, we will bring tourists and business people from across our network to Sao Paulo."
"Travelers from Brazil are now able to take advantage of our hub in Dubai to connect to over 90 destinations around the world, including Lebanon, China, Japan and India."
During their stay in Brazil, Sheikh Ahmed and his delegation traveled to the Brazilian capital Brasilia to meet with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Sheikh Ahmed also met with Sao Paulo Governor Jose Serra, Mayor Gilberto Kassab and UAE Ambassador to Brazil Yousef Ali Al Usaimi.
Emirates Chairman and Chief Executive Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum celebrated the airline's historic launch of services to South America on 10th October by hosting a gala dinner for over 600 guests in Sao Paulo, Brazil, said a press release.
Emirates' arrival in Sao Paulo represents the airline's 94th destination, 60th country and its first gateway into South America as the carrier quickly expanded its network around the world. With the opening of the route to Sao Paulo, Emirates now flies non-stop to six continents from Dubai.
Sheikh Ahmed was accompanied to Sao Paulo by a delegation from Emirates including Emirates Airline President Tim Clark, Executive Vice President (Commercial Operations Worldwide) Ghaith Al Ghaith, Divisional Senior Vice President Ali Mubarak Al Soori, and Divisional Senior Vice President (Cargo) Ram Menen. In Sao Paulo, the delegation was joined by Emirates' Senior Vice President (Commercial Operations - The Americas) Nigel Page and Country Manager (Brazil) Ralf Aasmann.
During the glittering evening, which was held at Daslu, Sao Paulo's most fashionable venue, Sheikh Ahmed addressed his guests saying, "Emirates looks forward to forming a strong bond with Brazil in terms of trade and tourism. With our non-stop service, we will bring tourists and business people from across our network to Sao Paulo."
"Travelers from Brazil are now able to take advantage of our hub in Dubai to connect to over 90 destinations around the world, including Lebanon, China, Japan and India."
During their stay in Brazil, Sheikh Ahmed and his delegation traveled to the Brazilian capital Brasilia to meet with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Sheikh Ahmed also met with Sao Paulo Governor Jose Serra, Mayor Gilberto Kassab and UAE Ambassador to Brazil Yousef Ali Al Usaimi.