IHG opens new Crowne Plaza in Doha's West Bay
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Doha West Bay, in partnership with Tanmiyat Real Estate.
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Dusit International Continues Middle East Expansion with First Hotel in Qatar
hailand-based global hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with the Al Majed Group to operate Dusit Doha Hotel. Set to open in Q4 2018 this will be the group's first Dusit-branded property in Qatar.
Jeff Rednour has been appointed as General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Veteran Four Seasons hotel executive Jeff Rednour has been appointed General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Doha. In his new role, Rednour will be responsible in overseeing the award-winning 232-room luxury property.
Elie Saliba has been appointed as Resident Manger at InterContinental® Doha
lie started his career with InterContinental Hotels Group in 2002 and brings with him more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including directing a team of 500 employees in food preparation and service delivery, planning and coordinating training, maintaining operational excellence, and working with franchising management.
Ghassan Dalal has been appointed as General Manager at Oryx Rotana Doha
Oryx Rotana, Doha welcomes Mr. Ghassan Dalal as the new general manager. Bringing more than 27 years of international hospitality experience, 10 of which have been spent working with Rotana, Mr. Dalal will continue to grow the hotel's prominent position within the local, regional and international markets.
Claude Rababy has been appointed as General Manager at Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels
Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels by Tivoli announced the appointment of Mr. Claude Rababy as the new General Manager, having 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The appointment aims at strengthening the management's vision to enhance the Group's repute in the sector, as well as plan its growth trajectory in tune with the changing times. During his career spanning between Arab and Western countries, Rababy worked on analyzing market patterns, which helped him enhancing the hotels' performance and increase revenues and profit margins, in addition to working on the standards of the hotels and the implementation of a set of plans & procedures in order to upgrade those facilities.
Erik Guluta has been appointed as General Manager at Centro Capital Doha
Leading hotel management company Rotana has appointed Erik Guluta as the new general manager of Centro Capital Doha. A graduate from Les Roche School of Hotel Management in Switzerland, Guluta brings with him over 12 years' of experience in the hospitality industry, working in various countries like Switzerland, France, UK, Singapore, Thailand and other Arab countries and with prominent names in the industry before joining Rotana in 2015.
Rebecca Platt has been appointed as Director of Marketing at The St. Regis Doha, Qatar
Rebecca Platt, the newly appointed director of marketing at The St. Regis Doha, Qatar, has over 15 years marketing experience in the hospitality industry.
Why Qatar’s Project Pipeline has Quickly Become One to Watch
Within the hospitality industry, Qatar has long been a country known as a relatively busy transit spot. Its Hamad International Airport connects to 100 different destinations, making Qatar a popular destination for layovers as visitors wait to head to other countries.
Gilles Longuet has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Doha - The City
Gilles brings with him a wealth of international leadership experience in the hospitality industry with over 35 years of experience, 15 years of which was spent in the GCC. His first post outside of France was at the Hotel Ivoire InterContinental in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and since then he has spent over 3 decades working in over 15 countries around the world in award-winning hotels. A performance driven individual who has set a standard for service excellence, Gilles has successfully opened several five star properties as General Manager in competitive and challenging environments.
Kemal Bayik has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Doha
Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Kemal Bayik as Director of Marketing of the award-winning 231-room luxury property. As Director of Marketing, Bayik will be responsible in leading sales, reservations, public relations, and catering and conference services.
Axel Gasser has been appointed as General Manager at Mondrian Doha
A veteran in the hospitality space, Gasser joins Mondrian Doha from Starwood Hotels & Resorts where he was Complex General Manager at Westin Snowmass Resort in Colorado, USA. Prior to that, he spent four years in Miami as Managing Director of the Mayfair Hotel & Spa as well as Area General Manager of Jordache Hotels. Previous positions also include General Manager roles at ASI Hotels & Resorts in Austria, and various General Manager appointments with Marriott Hotels. His accomplishments include the relaunch of an iconic resort which later became one of the top hotels in Miami along with several successful new openings for both branded and independent high end luxury hotels.
Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park Opens in Doha, Qatar
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world"s leading hotel companies, announced the opening of Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park in partnership with the Trans Orient Group. The opening marks the brand"s debut in the country and will be the 24th Holiday Inn in the Middle East region.
Rebecca Platt has been appointed as Director of Marketing at The St. Regis Doha, Qatar
The St. Regis Doha, The Finest Address in Qatar, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Platt as Director of Marketing to join as part of their Executive Committee. With over 15 years marketing experience in the hospitality industry, Rebecca brings extensive PR, marketing and digital knowledge to the property.
Saeid Heidari has been appointed as General Manager at Sheraton Grand Doha
Heidari will be responsible for “strengthening the premier position of Doha’s iconic hotel and driving its growth in regional and international markets”, according to a press statement. Heidari has 28 years of experience in luxury hospitality, and brings in-depth insights on key industry trends, which will enable Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel to identify new opportunities, expand its brand reach, and ensure enhanced and memorable experiences for guests, the statement noted.Heidari is not new to Doha and has earlier served as general manager of Doha Marriott Hotel, where he played an instrumental role in redefining the hotel’s food & beverage offering, and establishing it as preferred destination for food lovers. He launched the brunch and JW Steakhouse, which won the F&B Awards of Excellence (Best F&B Marriott International) in 2008. From Doha, he moved to Mumbai to manage the Renaissance Convention Centre Hotel & Marriott Executive Apartment, the largest hotel complex in India with 777 rooms. Born in Iran, Heidari grew up in Germany where he studied chemistry and law.
Gaurav Khanna has been appointed as General Manager at Nobu Doha
The Four Seasons Hotel Doha has appointed Gaurav Khanna as General Manager of Nobu Doha. In his new role, Khanna will be responsible for overseeing all operations at the restaurant which features an 192-seat interior dining area, two private dining rooms, multiple lounges and catering operations. Khanna has more than 10 years of international five-star hotel operations and restaurant experience. Prior to being appointed General Manager of Nobu Doha, he most recently served as Assistant General Manager of the award-winning restaurant and was part of the pre-opening team.
Katara Hospitality and Stenden University Qatar reinforce partnership
Katara Hospitality, the global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar, reinforced its commitment to developing Qatar's next generation of hospitality leaders this week with Chief Executive Officer, Hamad Abdulla Al-Mulla delivering a keynote speech at Stenden University Qatar.
Mario Schuknecht has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha
Hailing from Germany, Schuknecht assumes his new role with over 28 years of hospitality industry experience, 16 of which have been spent in sales and marketing management roles. Schuknecht, who has a degree from the hotel management school, Dr. W. Blindow in Stadthagen, Germany, became part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group family in 1999. He has held various positions in the USA, Germany and Switzerland.
James Young has been appointed as General Manager at InterContinental Doha The City
Young served at sister-property InterContinental Doha as resident manager from 2001 to 2004.
Sebastien Vincent has been appointed as General Manager at The Mercure Grand Hotel Doha City Centre
Born in Strasbourg, Sebastien graduated from the School of Tourism and Hotel Management in Strasbourg, France, and in 1994 started his career in the food & beverage field as a chef.