Qatar Duty Free, a subsidiary of Qatar Airways, is celebrating Chinese New Year with an exclusive Chinese-themed promotion this month at Doha International Airport (DIA).

To compliment the festive spirit and atmosphere of the Chinese New Year celebrations, the promotional area of the Departures Terminal has been beautifully decorated with oriental designs offering an exciting array of popular products for Chinese consumers across various categories including fragrances, cosmetics, skincare, luxury watches, gifts and souvenirs.

Chinese New Year is the most significant date on the Chinese calendar, celebrated not only in China, but across the Asia Pacific, from Japan to Singapore. The year 2012 is special as it is the Year of the Dragon, signifying good fortune and prosperity.

Qatar Airways, the national airline of the State of Qatar, flies to five destinations across China - Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou and Chongqing with a total frequency of 35 flights each week.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker hailed the efforts of Qatar Duty Free for coming up with such an innovative promotion and providing Chinese travelers with a memorable shopping experience at Doha International Airport. "China is a huge market for Qatar Airways and, on behalf of our airline in celebration of Chinese New Year, we offer our best wishes for a very happy and prosperous New Year."

Qatar Airways Duty Free Senior Vice-President Keith Hunter added: "Traditional red color which signifies good fortune and joy has been used to design the promotional area and every customer making a purchase is given a 'red envelope' with a discount coupon as a token of appreciation."