IRONMAN Group Oceania announces Qatar Airways as title partner
The IRONMAN Group Oceania has announced Qatar Airways as title partner of the 2022 editions of IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney.
Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast is set to be held on Sunday 11th September, with Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney returning on Sunday 25th September.
Qatar Airways and IRONMAN have entered a long-term global partnership, making Qatar Airways the Official Airline Partner of the Global IRONMAN® Series and IRONMAN® 70.3® Series through the 2025 season.
In addition, Qatar Airways will be the title partner of the 2022 editions of IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, IRONMAN Maryland, IRONMAN 70.3 Washington, and IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney triathlons and will connect athletes, officials, and fans via Brisbane Airport, Dulles International Airport, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and Sydney Airport, respectively. Qatar Tourism will also be promoted to athletes and spectators across the global IRONMAN series as part of the partnership.
Geoff Meyer, Managing Director of Oceania for The IRONMAN Group, welcomed Qatar Airways onboard as title partner for the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney events.
Meyer enthused “we’re thrilled to welcome Qatar Airways onboard as title partner for both IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney this year, with both events set to see thousands of athletes from home and abroad race,.
“Our Australian IRONMAN 70.3 races are held in some of the most spectacular locations in the world and we can’t wait to share these events with the world through this new partnership.
“Both Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and Qatar Airways IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney are incredibly popular with athletes from around the world, and we look forward to both events being back up and running next month.”
As part of the partnership, athletes travelling to IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 events using Qatar Airways will have access to a range of benefits, such as promotional fares for themselves and family members, and for those travelling to or via Qatar, additional special offers to Doha attractions are also included. Furthermore, athletes who have completed an IRONMAN or an IRONMAN 70.3 event within the last 12 months will also be eligible to other unique benefits.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Qatar Tourism Chairman, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker advised "our partnership with The IRONMAN Group is a natural fit for our brand, where human endeavour proves that anything is possible. We admire the relentless effort and dedication of the athletes, attributes we strive to reflect in the way we serve our customers.
“IRONMAN races are hosted in different cities across the world, making our global network the perfect medium through which to connect endurance sports enthusiasts, athletes, supporters, and officials.”
Andrew Messick, President and Chief Executive The IRONMAN Group shared “oroviding our athletes with an unmatched race experience is at the core of what we do, so we’re thrilled to partner with an airline that reflects our customer centric approach and is committed to the highest standards in everything they do.
“Our IRONMAN events have long brought together different communities and cultures through their love of endurance sport, so how better to continue doing this than with the world’s fastest growing airline. This is the beginning of an exciting partnership for both of us, our athletes, and future athletes and supporters who we hope to welcome at an event in the near future.”
The partnership was marked on 21st August 2022 at the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sport Museum in Doha, Qatar. Along with leadership from both organisations, Lulwa Al Marri – the first Qatari female athlete to participate in an IRONMAN triathlon was in attendance.
For more information on Qatar Airways, visit www.qatarairways.com.
For more information on Qatar Tourism, visit www.visitqatar.qa.
For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, visit www.ironman.com.Athletes who have completed an IRONMAN or an IRONMAN 70.3 event within the last 12 months will also be eligible to other unique benefits. To learn more about the benefits, please visit: qatarairways.com/IRONMAN
Image: His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Lulwa Al Marri, Andrew Messick Credit: IRONMAN
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