ABOUT US

Katara Hospitality, a global hotel owner, developer, and operator based in Qatar, with over 50 years of industry experience. The company is dedicated to strategic expansion, investing in premier hotels within Qatar and expanding its collection of iconic properties in key international markets. As Qatar’s flagship hospitality organization, it plays a vital role in supporting the country’s long-term economic vision.

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1970

Qatar National Hotels Limited is established by the government of Qatar to manage Doha Gulf Hotel, the first five-star property in Qatar.

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1982

1st international branded five-star hotel in Qatar: Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel

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1994

1st leisure destination in Qatar: Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort

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2001

1st high rise hotel building in Qatar: The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

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2006

1st international acquisition: Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort in Egypt

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2007

1st branded luxury resort and spa in Qatar: The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village, Doha

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2011

Various international properties are acquired across Europe, Asia and Africa, thus doubling the company’s portfolio.

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2012

From local to global: QNH rebranded to Katara Hospitality to reflect the company’s heritage and its international expansion.

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2013

Katara Hospitality recognised internationally for its contributions to the local and global hospitality landscape.

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2014

Katara Hospitality achieved its goal of 30 hotels two years ahead of schedule.

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2015

Katara Hospitality launched its own operating standalone arm Murwab Hotel Group.

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2016

Four official openings: Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne; Simaisma, a Murwab Resort; The Avenue, a Murwab Hotel and Hotel Park.

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2017

Three hotels added two local portfolio and another hotel in London. Katara Hospitality launched Qetaifan Projects to develop Rixos Qetaifan Island North Doha.

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2018

Katara Hospitality makes its first acquisition in the United States of America with The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel and its third acquisition in the United Kingdom with JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. Katara Hospitality officially unveils Swiss gem Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne.

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2019

Reopening of Raffles Hotel Singapore after a meticulous restoration programme, and opening of Al Messila, the first Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Qatar.

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2020

Opening of Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas and Jouri, a Murwab Hotel, in Qatar.

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2021

The second acquisition in the United States of America with Dream Downtown hotel of the Dream Hotel Group and the rebranding of Buddha-Bar Hotel to Maison Delano Paris.

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2022

Opening of Fairmont and Raffles in Qatar in the iconic towers in Lusail Marina District; Reopening of Somerset West Bay Doha; Opening of Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha; Opening of Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier.

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2023

Renovation and reopening of Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel ; Opening of Maison Delano Paris.

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OUR HOTELS

We have created a rich portfolio of properties, partnering with some of the best brands in the hotel industry. We are proud of our role in bringing them to Qatar and determined to further expand our international portfolio.