Katara Hospitality is a global hospitality asset owner and manager based in Qatar, with over 50 years of industry experience. The company focuses on actively managing a portfolio of iconic hospitality assets, strengthening performance and long-term value creation across its properties in Qatar and 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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Qatar National Hotels Limited is established by the government of Qatar to manage Doha Gulf Hotel, the first five-star property in Qatar.
1st international branded five-star hotel in Qatar: Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel
1st leisure destination in Qatar: Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort
1st high rise hotel building in Qatar: The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
1st international acquisition: Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort in Egypt
1st branded luxury resort and spa in Qatar: The Ritz-Carlton Sharq Village, Doha
Various international properties are acquired across Europe, Asia and Africa, thus doubling the company’s portfolio.
From local to global: QNH rebranded to Katara Hospitality to reflect the company’s heritage and its international expansion.
Katara Hospitality recognised internationally for its contributions to the local and global hospitality landscape.
Katara Hospitality achieved its goal of 30 hotels two years ahead of schedule.
Katara Hospitality launched its own operating standalone arm Murwab Hotel Group.
Four official openings: Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne; Simaisma, a Murwab Resort; The Avenue, a Murwab Hotel and Hotel Park.
Three hotels added two local portfolio and another hotel in London. Katara Hospitality launched Qetaifan Projects to develop Rixos Qetaifan Island North Doha.
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.
Reopening of Raffles Hotel Singapore after a meticulous restoration programme, and opening of Al Messila, the first Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Qatar.
Opening of Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas and Jouri, a Murwab Hotel, in Qatar.
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.
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.
Renovation and reopening of Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel ; Opening of Maison Delano Paris.
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.
Burj Marina Tower Building - Number 108,
Street 303, Belhaneen Street,
Zone – 69 Marina District,
Lusail City, P. O. Box 2977 Doha, Qatar
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