Qatar Airways has once again been named Best Middle East Airline Serving China at the 2015 Business Traveller China Awards, picking up the award for the fourth consecutive year, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

In a press release Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said: "To be recognised and counted among the best airlines serving the Chinese market is a great honour for Qatar Airways. "We are delighted to have won this accolade for the fourth straight year and would like to thank all our valued passengers who have travelled with us and who voted for us. This win underscores our commitment to providing unforgettable flight experiences through our five-star service."

Qatar Airways started operations in China in 2003, with Shanghai being the first port of call.

Since then, Qatar Airways has expanded to seven cities in Greater China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Chongqing, Chengdu and Hangzhou, with 45 weekly non-stop flights to Doha, connecting passengers seamlessly to more than 150 destinations globally.

The Business Traveller China Awards are based on readers votes with the results authenticated by an independent auditing company.

Readers consist of frequent travellers in China who cast their vote for the top airline and hospitality organisations in the industry. Voters base their selection on the strength of the airlines customer service, its route network and services.

Conducted for over 10 years, the awards have created an industry-wide benchmark for excellence in China.