Lusail

Transportation Management Services Achieves Record-Breaking Electric Bus Fleet with 800 Vehicles

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
TMS, World cup, Transport, Guinness World Records, TMS Global, Airport, Lusail, Transportation management system, Rail transport

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Transportation Management Services, Inc. (TMS) was selected as Mowasalat's partner in 2019, and this engagement culminated recently with transportation of the final passengers for FIFA's World Cup held in Doha, Qatar at the end of 2022. The transportation plan was a three-year collaborative effort between Mowasalat, Qatar's premier transportation provider, and TMS Global, successfully delivering a transport program that included several features that the global transportation community has never seen before. These unique elements included the largest fleet of electric buses (800+) ever utilized during an event, as well as Mowasalat's electric bus depot at Lusail, which is certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest e-bus depot in the world. 

Key Points: 
  • The transportation plan was a three-year collaborative effort between Mowasalat, Qatar's premier transportation provider, and TMS Global, successfully delivering a transport program that included several features that the global transportation community has never seen before.
  • These unique elements included the largest fleet of electric buses (800+) ever utilized during an event, as well as Mowasalat's electric bus depot at Lusail, which is certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest e-bus depot in the world.
  • In addition to the three-year planning period, TMS Global was on-site for all transportation needs throughout the 29-day event.
  • To learn more about TMS global event transportation and management, click here .

Rosewood Doha And Rosewood Residences Doha To Open In Lusail City In Qatar In 2022

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Monday, November 25, 2019
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Companies, Rosewood Hotel Group, Rosewood, Lusail, Doha

HONG KONG, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts opens the next chapter of its Middle East expansion with its appointment to manage Rosewood Doha and Rosewood Residences Doha, opening in Lusail City in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts opens the next chapter of its Middle East expansion with its appointment to manage Rosewood Doha and Rosewood Residences Doha, opening in Lusail City in 2022.
  • The design concept of the Rosewood hotel and branded residences is based on underwater forms, specifically the local coral formations.
  • Housed in two striking towers, Rosewood Doha and Rosewood Residences Doha will consist of an ultra-luxury hotel with 185 exquisite guestrooms and sumptuous suites, 173 serviced apartments for longer-term stays and 300 residences available for purchase.
  • "Rosewood Doha and Rosewood Residences Doha will create a new and differentiated benchmark for ultra-luxury hospitality in the region," says Sonia Cheng, chief executive officer, Rosewood Hotel Group.