Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Juan Samsó as the managing director of Rosewood Doha, the next chapter in Rosewood's continued expansion in the Middle East that is set to open in 2023. Juan will bring his expertise in hotel openings and management to his new role.
Four Season Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Julia Selyukova as the new Hotel Manager. A hotelier with more than 20 years of experience, Julia has previously held the position of Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Moscow.
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha has appointed Thomas Altieri-Leca as food & beverage director.
NH Collection Oasis Doha Hotel has named its general manager. Spanish national Daniel Mendez flies into Doha for the first time, though has several previous stints with NH hotels.
General manager Heinrich Morio has left The Standard Bangkok after two years, moving to Qatar's remote health sanctuary, the Zulal Wellness Retreat.
Respected general manager Chris Franzen is back in Qatar, now in charge of the brand-new Waldorf Astoria Lusail. It has been close to two years since the Swiss hotelier has worked in operations, spending that time in advisory roles in his home country since July 2021.
Available for both long and short stays, the second Four Seasons in Doha is an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers - including families - seeking residential-style accommodations, resort amenities and a dining destination in a beachfront setting.
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha has appointed Raymond Haddad as restaurant manager for Sel & Miel and Flamingos.
Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has enabled Qatar's 1969 Holding Company to manage rush-hour operations at its Al Khor Camp – Glamping Resort during the FIFA World Cup 2022.
HOTEL IS A KEY MILESTONE FOR THE RIXOS HOTELS BRAND AS IT IS THE FIRST 5-STAR ALL-INCLUSIVE HOTEL IN DOHA.
The Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl-Qatar has appointed Mehdi Zaanoun as general manager. Situated on a secluded beach, the 19-storey building is scheduled to open in Spring 2023.
The much awaited 22nd FIFA men's World Cup is taking place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022. The small and oil and natural gas-rich Arabian Gulf nation has reportedly spent $200 billion so far on infrastructure to accommodate over one million visitors during the month-long sports extravaganza. Against this backdrop, the Qatar economy is expected to grow at a faster pace of 4.6% in 2022 compared to 1.5% in 2021, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
RAFFLES AND FAIRMONT DOHA OPEN FOR FIFA GUESTS AND VIP DELEGATION RESTAURANTS OPEN TO PUBLIC BY RESERVATION ONLY The ultra-luxury Raffles Doha and luxury Fairmont Doha - which herald the entry of the aspirational Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brands to Qatar - are now open exclusively to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ guests and the VIP delegation.
The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, Doha, Qatar, managed by General Hotel Management Ltd (GHM), the inimitable creator of stylish hotels and resorts worldwide, has officially opened its doors to guests ahead of the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2022. Developed in partnership with Katara Cultural Village by Qatari real estate consortium, Triple A Holdings, this iconic new landmark offers guests a palatial escape, where heritage blends with heartfelt hospitality. The much-anticipated addition to GHM's portfolio will strengthen the brand's legacy of crafted memories and its signature A Stay to Remember.
In November 2022, the Steigenberger Hotel Doha will open its doors in the capital of Qatar. The new flagship of the renowned hotel brand Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts of the Deutsche Hospitality family is located in the heart of the urban business district on Al Matar Street, the airport road. Connected to the city's major tourist attractions such as Souq Waqif, National Museum and Katara Cultural Village, Steigenberger Residence Doha positions itself as an ideal location and one of the most sought-after destinations for frequent travelers, Qatari residents, and tourists in the heart of Doha.
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicking off on Sunday, 20 November, Qatar’s hotel industry is looking forward to a nice performance lift from this “mega event” as fans from all over the world are set to visit the Middle East for a game (or several) of football.
Across the months of November and December 2022, Qatar will welcome football fans from across the globe as the first Arab nation to host the FIFA World Cup. With the first match kicking off on 20 November, hotel bookings in the country have ramped up since rooms were released to the public earlier this month. Over the coming months, STR will deliver a series of articles to analyze hotel booking trends for the “mega event” as well as examine historical data as it actualizes—not only in Qatar but surrounding destinations before and after the event.
The Ritz-Carlton Doha has hired from within for its new beverage manager. Stefan Cirkovic previously acted as bar manager for the hotel's B-Lounge and now steps up to handle operations across the entire department.
Hilton Doha the Pearl Hotel & Residences has a new marketing and communications manager. Pinar Kirlar Kaya joins from the Izmir Marriott Hotel and brings more than 15 years of experience to the property.
One of the eternal truths of hotel development is: Show me a city hosting a World Cup or an Olympics, and I’ll show you a more-than-healthy development pipeline.