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Semih Sefa Ceribasi has been appointed as Director of Entertainment at Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha

Semih Sefa Ceribasi will look after entertainment and events, a key part of Rixos' brand DNA. He previously worked at Rixos The Palm Dubai, on Palm Jumeirah after a spell at the huge Maxx Royal Kemer Resort in Antalya, Turkey, which is nestled between the sea and the mountains. Before that, he worked in Turkey at the five-star Amara Nirvana Dolce Vita Resort, located in a hidden paradise within pine forests on the Mediterranean.

Rosette Fares has been appointed as Director of Marketing & Communications at Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha

With more than 14 years of experience, Rosette Fares implemented B2C and B2B strategies and launched high-profile governmental projects which entailed multi-million-dollar marketing and communications budgets. She also worked for luxury brands in the hospitality industry, such as St. Regis for Marriott International. Fares was also part of the pre-opening team at Printemps in Qatar, one of the world's oldest department stores with the most expansive range of ultra-luxury designer brands and F&B outlets.

Joris Quintelier has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Doha

Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Joris Quintelier as Director of Food & Beverage. A true Four Seasons success story, Quintelier has spent more than a decade working in various positions in food and beverage and now takes the helm of the division at Four Seasons Hotel Doha at an exciting time with its debut of new restaurants, including a new iconic concept by Jean-Georges, and as the Hotel gears up to welcome guests from around the globe for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Deutsche Hospitality announces Steigenberger Residences in Doha

Deutsche Hospitality is pleased to announce the successful signing of the Management Agreement for the Steigenberger Residences Doha, Qatar. Complementing the recently opened Steigenberger Hotel Doha, the Residences will include 278 uniquely furnished apartments offering the warm comforts of a home and a space that allows guests to revel and relax in. The Steigenberger Residences Doha is planned to open in Q3 2022 - just in time for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar, starting November 21st, 2022.

Ali Moussa has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort

The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha, Qatar, which is the latest addition to the distinguished portfolio of General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM), today announced the appointment of Ali Moussa as Director of Sales & Marketing to lead its landmark opening scheduled in late 2022. Strategically located in the Katara Cultural Village, the beachfront property will offer 59 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites as well as 32 villas complemented by world-class culinary concepts. With more than a decade of senior sales and marketing experience opening luxury hotels in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, Ali will play a strategic role in the brand's debut and commercial success in Qatar's luxury hospitality landscape.

Mehdi Zaanoun has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons at The Pearl-Qatar

Veteran hotelier Mehdi Zaanoun has been appointed General Manager of the new Four Seasons at The Pearl-Qatar. Most recently General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca, Mehdi began his Four Seasons career 20 years ago at Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris before pursuing opportunities with several leading hospitality brands in Paris, Cairo and Dubai. Born in Tunisia and educated in Switzerland at the prestigious École Hôtelière de Lausanne, Mehdi speaks English, French, Arabic and Spanish, an excellent reflection of the eclectic community of residents and travellers in Doha.

voco continues its expansion in the Middle East with first Qatari opening: voco Doha West Bay Suites

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading hotel companies, has rebranded voco Doha West Bay Suites - the first voco property in Qatar and is introducing guests to new and refreshed dining and stay experiences in the coming months. As one of IHG's newest hotel brands, voco combines the reassurance of a global brand with the informality and charm of an individual hotel.