nasair, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, honoured the best travel agencies from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait at Arabian Travel Market2012. Travel companies honoured at the awards ceremony are: from UAE: Al Thuraya Travel, Orient Travels Agency, Asia Travel/Asian Gulf, SNTTA, Al Rayah Travel, ALTA, Al Rehlat Travel and Omeir Travel. From Kuwait: AlMadina AlMunawara Travel, Global Holidays, AlDiwan Travel, NAPS Travel and Almalek Travel. From Saudi Arabia: Saudi Nofa and Portfolio and both are franchisee. In addition, Southern Sun Hotel group and Dusit Thani Hotel in Dubai were honored for their smart partnership.

The honouring ceremony took place at nasair’s stand and attended by CEO, Francois Bouteiller, CCO, Marco Renzo Ostini, Deputy CCO, Turki Al-Jawini, Sales Director, Fazal Muhammed Padbidri and Director Marketing & Communications, Waleed Al-Shaikh

nasair Chief Executive Officer François Bouteiller, said: "nasair enjoyed increased sales last year in spite of the exceptional political situation within some of our markets. Bookings through our travel partners account for almost 30 per cent of our sales and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their continued support and hard work.”

nasasir is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s first low cost airline. As part of the airline’s innovative new approach towards enhancing passenger experience, nasair recently introduced a new service offering passengers the option of receiving their boarding pass directly to their smartphone.

The airline currently operates to 21 national and international destinations and will be using ATM as a platform to highlight future expansion plans and forthcoming developments. ATM runs from April 30 to May 3 and is held at Dubai International Exhibition and Conference The event will be attended by nasair’s CEO Mr. Bouteiller CCO Marco Renzo Ostini and Deputy CCO Turki Al Jawini.