HYATT TO GROW BRAND PRESENCE IN QATAR WITH HYATT REGENCY ORYX DOHA
The hotel is set to strengthen Hyatt’s brand footprint in the Middle East and will mark the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into Qatar |
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HYATT TO GROW BRAND PRESENCE IN QATAR WITH HYATT REGENCY ORYX DOHA
The hotel is set to strengthen Hyatt’s brand footprint in the Middle East and will mark the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into Qatar |
Category: Middle East - Qatar - Industry economy -
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces plans for Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha, which will mark the first Hyatt Regency branded hotel in Qatar and the third Hyatt hotel in the country, further building on Hyatt’s growing portfolio in the Middle East. The hotel is expected to open as Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha on September 15, 2020 and is currently taking reservations for that date and beyond.
The Hyatt Regency brand offers seamless and personalized experiences, connecting guests to everything they need under one roof. The full range of services and amenities include memorable culinary experiences, flexible spaces to work, collaborate or relax and expansive technology-enabled facilities for meetings and events, along with expert planners who adhere to every detail.
The 400-room hotel will be strategically located close to Hamad International Airport and a few minutes from the heart of the city, the palm-fringed corniche and Doha’s vibrant business district, offering the perfect destination for both business and leisure travelers alike.
“We are thrilled with our relationship with Dhiafatina Hotels, and we look forward to growing Hyatt’s portfolio in Doha,” said Srdjan Milekovic, senior vice president operations EAME, Hyatt. “We believe that Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha will become a key destination in the city, satisfying the needs of on-the-go business travelers with an exemplary setting for meetings and leisure, and attracting local guests looking for modern dining experiences.”
With 12 luxury suites, the hotel offers a multitude of social spaces designed for seamless gatherings, including a Regency Club and several food and beverage concepts including three restaurants, a pool bar, two lounges and a Jazz Club. Business travelers will appreciate the 10,700-square-foot (1,000-square-meter) of meeting and event facilities, including a state-of-the-art business center, two ballrooms and eleven modern meeting and conference rooms.
“We are delighted to work with Hyatt on the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Qatar, a global brand with the caliber of offerings suited for this market,” Philippe Anric, director of operations Dhiafatina Hotels commented. “The Hyatt Regency brand perfectly aligns with both the business and leisure culture of the dynamic city of Doha and we look forward to providing an exceptional hospitality experience.”
Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha will be joining Hyatt’s portfolio in Qatar, alongside Park Hyatt Doha and Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel & Villas.
Guided by its purpose of care, Hyatt’s multi-layered Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment further enhances its operational guidance and resources around colleague and guest safety and peace of mind. More information on Hyatt’s commitment can be found here: hyatt.com/care-and-cleanliness
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on making travel free from stress and filled with success. More than 200 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in more than 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient personalized, high-touch business meetings to energizing family vacations. The brand offers stress-free environments for seamless gatherings and empathetic service that anticipates guests’ needs. Designed for productivity and peace of mind, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert meeting and event planners who can take care of every detail.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company offering 21 premier brands. As of June 30, 2020, the Company's portfolio included more than 900 hotel, all-inclusive, and wellness resort properties in 65 countries across six continents. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to attract and retain top employees, build relationships with guests and create value for shareholders. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences, vacation ownership properties, and fitness and spa locations, including under the Park Hyatt, Miraval, Grand Hyatt, Alila, Andaz, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Destination, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Thompson Hotels, Hyatt Centric, Caption by Hyatt, Joie de Vivre, Hyatt House, Hyatt Place, tommie, UrCove, Hyatt Residence Club and Exhale brand names, and operates the World of Hyatt loyalty program that provides distinct benefits and exclusive experiences to its valued members.
About Dhiafatina for Hotels
Dhiafatina for Hotels is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Qatar Airways Group. Established in 2010, Dhiafatina - meaning “Our Hospitality” in Arabic, represents the Qatar Airways Group’s expansion into the hospitality business that includes hotels, spa management and other services.
The vision for Dhiafatina is to own four- and five-star hotels in strategic key markets for Qatar Airways, and today, Dhiafatina has 1,700 Hotel Rooms and over 1,000 hotel staff in five countries.
The first property to join Dhiafatina was the Oryx Rotana (future Hyatt Regency Oryx Doha), which has been owned by Qatar Airways since 2010 and received the 2019 World Luxury Hotel Award as the best ‘Luxury Business Hotel in the Middle East and North Africa. The Oryx Airport Hotel located at Hamad International Airport (HIA), which opened in 2014, is operated by Dhiafatina and was nominated for the best Airport Hotel at the Skytrax 2020 World Airport Hotel awards.
Dhiafatina has a strong presence in Europe with three properties in its portfolio. The Sheraton Skyline, at Heathrow Airport in London, was acquired in 2014 and was named to the CVENT Top 25 UK Meetings Hotels in 2018 and awarded the Green Key certificate, the leading International Eco-label for tourism facilities. The Novotel Edinburgh Park was acquired in 2015, and the largest hotel in Switzerland was acquired in 2016 that further expanded the group’s presence in Europe.
In October 2017, Dhiafatina acquired the Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, further complimenting the portfolio of the Qatar Airways Group hospitality division. All hotels acquired by Dhiafatina are selectively hand-picked to extend the excellent service our passengers receive, both in the air and once they arrive at their destination.
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