Qatar Airways is celebrating 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 by bringing Qatar to fans through ‘The Journey Tour’, an interactive bus tour across Europe providing several lucky winners with a chance to attend the world’s biggest sporting tournament this winter. Having already visited London last weekend, the awarding airline is set to make a stop in Manchester, home to two top football clubs, to provide a a BUS-iness class interactive experience.
The bus tour will feature several interactive experiences for fans, including the opportunity to test their skills against Brazilian football player Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, to learn more about the history of Qatar and the FIFA World Cup, and to meet Sama, the first-ever MetaHuman cabin crew. The Qatar Airways-branded bus, will be parked up in two Manchester locations this week, inviting fans to pass by and immerse themselves in World Cup fever.
The exhibition will be running from 12pm-8pm on August 18 in Spinningfields, near John Rylands Library and August 19 at the Trafford Centre. Fans will also have the opportunity to share their experience on social media using the #FlyToQatar2022 hashtag for a chance to win match tickets, and all-inclusive Qatar Airways travel packages to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which include return flights, accommodation and match tickets.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “At Qatar Airways, we are proud to support this incredible tournament as FIFA’s Official Airline Partner. With only 100 days to go, we are pleased to help build the excitement and passion for this event through ‘The Journey Tour’ – and we look forward to welcoming fans to Qatar for kick-off this November.”
Fans looking to secure their seats to cheer on their favourite team should do so by purchasing their Qatar Airways travel package as soon as possible, as tickets are quickly selling out. Fans across the world can reserve their seats for their preferred matches and follow their favourite team here.
After its Manchester visit, the Qatar Airways bus continue its tour stopping in Brussels, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Zurich, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona.
The upcoming FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be the first in the Middle East and will take place from November 20 and England’s first match kicks off on November 21 against Iran.