Martin Schnider has been appointed as General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Doha
Martin Schnider has been appointed as general manager of Mandarin Oriental, Doha, and Jill Goh joins as general manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau.
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Nick Heath has been appointed as Complex General Manager at Sheraton Doha Hotel
The Sheraton Doha Resort & Convention Hotel recently appointed Nick Heath (pictured) as its new Complex General Manager. Heath has been working with Starwood Hotels & Resorts since 2007 and served as General Manager of W Bangkok and the W Seoul-Walkerhill prior to joining Sheraton Doha.
The Oberoi Group will manage two new projects in Doha, Qatar
The Oberoi Group opened a luxury hotel in the year 2013 in Dubai and will manage a luxury beach resort in Ajman which will open in the second quarter of 2016. The Oberoi Group has entered into Management Contracts for two new luxury properties in Qatar:
Wael Maatouk has been appointed as General Manager at Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
In his new role, Maatouk will be responsible for all aspects of the resort’s operations, including financial performance, guest engagement, employee development and brand recognition.
Jean–Luc Morcellet has been appointed as Executive Chef at St. Regis Doha
The St. Regis Doha has appointed Jean-Luc Morcellet as its new executive chef.
Carlos Manuel Diaz has been appointed as Director of Human Resources at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl
With more than a decade of valuable hospitality and recruitment agency experience, Díaz has led multi-market teams for global hospitality brands such as Kempinski, Sheraton and Hilton, as well as independent properties.
Christian Huschka has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl
Over the last 10 years, Huschka has played an integral strategic and revenue increasing role within a number of Kempinski properties. Most recently he worked at Hôtel des Mille Collines where he facilitated the successful takeover of ‘Hotel Rwanda’.
Stephen Wright has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel
The Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of the new Executive Chef, Stephen Wright. In his new position Chef Stephen Wright will lead a team of 180 chefs, oversee 11 kitchens and operate nine acclaimed restaurants and bars including the award-winning Ipanema Restaurant and the New York Steakhouse. Chef Stephen will also oversee the hotel’s culinary operations for the expansive banquet and outdoor catering facilities.
Marcus Dudley has been appointed as General Manager at Mövenpick Hotel Doha
Dudley brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his new role, and was most recently executive assistant manager in charge of operations at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate.
Markus Kraus has been appointed as General Manager at Meliá Doha
Assuming the position with over 25 years of experience, Kraus, originally from Switzerland, has worked across four continents and is fluent in three languages.
Thomas Fehlbier has been named General Manager at Banana Island Doha Resort by Anantara
The Minor Group has appointed Thomas Fehlbier as general manager of Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara in Qatar, which opened its doors in January.
Lana Jwainat has been appointed as Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications at City Centre Rotana and Oryx Rotana Doha
Lana comes from Jordan, where she obtained her degree in Information Technology. Her experience spans the InterContinental Hotels Group and Rotana Group. She joined Rotana in January 2012 as a Director of Marketing and Communications at Oryx Rotana Doha and recently has been appointed Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications at City Centre Rotana and Oryx Rotana Doha. With her new role, she will be working hand in hand with the Corporate Office team and Mr. Joseph Coubat, Area Vice President in Lebanon, Bahrain, Kuwait & Qatar, on the opening of the 381 five star City Centre Rotana while continuing to manage the MarCom operation of Oryx Rotana.
Gabriele Ferola has been promoted to Executive Assistant Manager at Oryx Rotana & Sedra Residences
Gabriele comes from Italy where he obtained his degree in Physical Education. With more than 20 years of experience in Hospitality, he started his career with Oryx Rotana as a Director of Sales in 2010 during the pre-opening & later was promoted to Cluster Director of Sales handling Oryx Rotana & Sedra Residences. His promotion has been announced as an Executive Assistant Manager effective 17th May 2015.
Katara Hospitality to manage Saraya Corniche Hotel Doha
Katara Hospitality, the global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, has announced that it will be managing the new Saraya Corniche Hotel under Murwab Hotel Group, its recently re-launched standalone operating arm.
Stella Giasta has been appointed as Director of Sales at Mövenpick Hotel Doha
Giasta joins with extensive hospitality industry experience, having spent the last three years at the Majestic Hotel Tower in Dubai, where she was in charge of developing new source markets for the property as well as driving revenue generation and e-commerce.
Meliá Hotels International announces the opening of Meliá Doha
Meliá Hotels International announces the opening of Meliá Doha, the first 5* Spanish hotel in Qatar. Located in the prestigious West Bay region of Doha, Meliá Doha, with its contemporary design, array of premium restaurants and spa, is the perfect choice for both business and leisure travellers alike.
Marco Arlotti has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Four Seasons Doha
Four Seasons Hotel Doha has appointed Chef Marco Arlotti as Chef de Cuisine at the Hotel’s Italian restaurant Il Teatro. In his new role, Arlotti will oversee all culinary operations for the 124-seat signature restaurant. Chef Marco brings more than 14 years of international luxury hospitality experience to Doha. Arlotti joins Four Seasons Hotel Doha most recently from Four Seasons Hotel Milano, where he served as Sous Chef, overseeing two of the Hotel’s signature restaurants – La Veranda and Il Foyer, as well as culinary operations for banquets and room service. During his six-year tenure at Four Seasons Hotel Milano, he was mentored by Italy’s acclaimed Chef Sergio Mei and had the opportunity to further advance his culinary skills and technique under Chef Sergio’s direction. Together with Chef Sergio, Chef Marco had the opportunity to teach Italian cuisine at the prestigious culinary school Le Notre in Paris. Prior to Milan, Chef Marco perfected his culinary skills working in acclaimed restaurants throughout Europe, such as Michelin Star Joël Robuchon in Paris as chef de partie.
141-key Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara Opens in Qatar
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara has opened its doors, offering guests a taste of traditional Qatari hospitality and a unique resort experience with the first and only over water villas in Qatar as well as a dedicated wellness centre, which is one-of-a-kind in the Middle East. Nestled in the Arabian Gulf off the coast of Doha, the resort offers a paradise island setting with extensive facilities for everyone from honeymooners to families and unlimited opportunities for relaxation and adventure, wellness, romance and indulgence. The distinctive crescent shape of the island provides a natural harbour framed by an 800-metre-long private beach where guests can relax and swim in the calm, safe waters of the turquoise sea.
Andrew Bozoki has been appointed as Chef de Cuisine at Nobu @Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Andrew Bozoki as Chef de Cuisine at the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant Nobu Doha, scheduled to open by the end of the year. As part of the 232-room luxury property, the restaurant is well appointed along the Hotel’s exclusive waterfront setting overlooking the Arabian Gulf. In the coveted role of Chef de Cuisine, Bozoki will oversee all culinary operations for the signature restaurant, which features Chef Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa’s signature new style Japanese cuisine blended with exotic global flavours.
Layne Nguyen has been appointed as General Manager at Nobu Doha
Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Layne Nguyen as General Manager at Nobu Doha, the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant scheduled to open by the end of the year. As the world’s largest Nobu, the tri-level restaurant is well appointed alongside the Hotel's idyllic waterfront setting overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Layne, who has had an extensive career with Nobu Restaurants, makes the move to Doha from Nobu San Diego in California, United States where he most recently served as assistant general manager. While in California, he earned the coveted certification and title as sake sommelier and created exquisite food pairing menus, including the ideal serving temperatures for each sake, elevating the already exquisite dining experience for guests. Layne originally began working with Nobu Restaurants at Nobu Dallas in Texas, United States in 2006, in various management roles. He is fluent in English and Vietnamese.