The New Nation - Internet Edition

Emirates, the global airline flying to six continents, has started the year on a sweet note with the 'The Most Creative Business Cabin Food & Beverage of the Year' award from M.I.C.E Travel, China.

Launched this year, the MICE China Industry Awards has set out to recognise the best performers of 2007 in the sector. Finalists were chosen by a distinguished panel of judges comprised of highly respected travel professionals, university professors and online Chinese netizens. Yi Wei, Editor in Chief, M.I.C.E Travel said: "M.I.C.E. Travel is the authoritative voice of the MICE industry in China and the award is commendation for Emirates great contribution to the creative F&B services in its business class by our professional judges and readers. We believe Emirates, a pioneer of the industry, will make persistent efforts to develop its creative inflighl services."

The airline's First and Business Class passengers can order multi-course meals created by top international chefs from an extensive menu including stylish sundries such as hot toast and cappuccino coffee at any time via a phone call to the crew. Emirates' Business class passengers are treated to a sumptuous array of hot breakfasts, pastries, five- course meals and dessert. Emirates' Economy class passengers enjoy five course meals from hors d'oeuvres and salads, to main courses, desserts and chocolates.

A wide range of 23 special meal varieties are available to meet religious and medical dietary needs across all three classes. Passengers also can savour ethnic variations on its 90-plus routes.