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Etihad, Alitalia celebrate Expo Milano pavilion launch

MILAN, May 2, 2015

UAE national carrier Etihad Airways and its Italian partner Alitalia celebrated the opening of their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Both are official global carriers of Expo Milano 2015, which takes place under the theme of ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’ until October 31.

 A total of 20 million visitors are expected to attend from across the world over the six-month period, with Alitalia and Etihad Airways’ pavilion serving as a highlight of the Expo experience.

The launch was attended by Alitalia CEO Silvano Cassano and Etihad president and chief executive James Hogan, who is also the vice chairman of Alitalia.

Cassano said as official global carriers of the expo, both the airlines 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," he noted.

Hogan said the combined networks offer unmatched travel connections into Italy, making the duo the smartest option to bring the world to Expo Milano 2015, so that the mission of this important event is successfully achieved.

"In addition, 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," he added.

Alitalia and Etihad Airways’ two-storey pavilion has a prime location next to Palazzo Italia and measures 1,150 sq m. 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 & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi).

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, said the UAE national carrier in aa statement.

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,. it stated.

rofessional chefs will prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets in the dining area, and a meeting room will also be available for private business meetings, it added.-TradeArabia News Service




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