(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The airlines are Official Global Carriers of Expo Milano 2015.
Abu Dhabi/Milan — Alitalia and Etihad Airways celebrated the opening of their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by Silvano Cassano Chief Executive Officer of Alitalia and James Hogan President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways and Vice Chairman of Alitalia.
The airlines are Official Global Carriers of Expo Milano 2015.
Silvano Cassano said: “As Official Global Carriers of Expo Milano 2015 Alitalia and Etihad Airways have been focused on increasing awareness of the event and encouraging large-scale participation from across the world. Public interest in the Expo has been constantly growing and as a result we have experienced significant demand on domestic flights within Italy as well as key markets in North and South America Europe the Middle East Africa and Asia. The opening of our pavilion today marks another important step in our support of Expo Milano 2015 and we are delighted to showcase the many exciting features that we will offer to attendees.”
James Hogan said: “The combined networks of Etihad Airways and Alitalia offer unmatched travel connections into Italy making us the smartest option to bring the world to Expo Milano 2015 so that the mission of this important event is successfully achieved. In addition as Official Global Carriers we are able to actively promote the event worldwide and provide visitors with a pavilion experience that is memorable entertaining and educational in line with the Expo theme.”
Alitalia and Etihad Airways’ two-storey pavilion has a prime location next to Palazzo Italia and measures 1150 square metres. The ground floor is open to all visitors and includes a Social Hub which provides a multimedia experience around the theme of ‘Connecting the World Journey’ using cutting-edge technology and large interactive screens.
Another highlight of the ground floor is the Imagination Lounge where several daily cooking demonstrations will be conducted by celebrity chefs including Italy’s Gabriele Rubini famously known as Chef Rubio and the UAE’s Chef Khulood Atiq. Both are successful chefs best-selling authors and television stars with a loyal following in their home countries and abroad. Chef Khulood is also an Emirati culinary consultant for Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority.
In addition two fully operational flight simulators will allow visitors with a passion for commercial aviation aircraft and travel to test their pilot skills while children will be entertained in the Kids Area which is packed with interactive games an augmented reality experience and a 360° Collective Map with Oculus Rift technology allowing youngsters to discover the world as they have never seen it before.
The first floor includes an exclusive lounge where top Alitalia and Etihad Airways clients and selected guests can relax in a luxurious and comfortable environment and experience the airlines’ award-winning products first hand. Professional chefs will prepare breakfast lunch and dinner buffets in the dining area and a meeting room will also be available for private business meetings.
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