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.
Katara Hospitality has a diverse portfolio of properties spanning four continents, including Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States. Partnering with top-tier hotel management companies, Katara Hospitality manages both owned and non-owned hotels through its distinct operating divisions: Murwab Hotel Group and Bürgenstock Collection.
Katara Hospitality’s origins date back to 1970 when the Government of Qatar established Qatar National Hotels Limited to oversee the Sheraton Gulf Hotel (formerly the Doha Marriott Hotel and now the Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha), Qatar’s first five-star hotel. In 1982, the company marked a milestone with the opening of the Sheraton Grand Doha, its first internationally branded property. In 1993, an Emiri decree recognizing the growth potential of Qatar’s tourism sector led to the formation of QNH, which assumed the assets of the previous company.
Since 2003, Katara Hospitality has grown into a leading owner, developer, and operator with ambitious plans both within Qatar and globally. Leveraging our experience and scale, we now own and manage over 7,188 keys across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Our modern approach to traditional Arabic hospitality values shapes everything we do. This is evident in landmarks like the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, a celebrated symbol of Qatari hospitality for over 40 years, and the newly built Katara Towers in the Lusail Marina District, set to become a new icon in hospitality.
These values are equally vital to our international ventures. In 2006, we expanded our global presence with the acquisition of the Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort in Egypt. Today, our property and development portfolio include prestigious hotels across France, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States.
The QIA was founded by the State of Qatar in 2005 to strengthen the country's economy by diversifying into new asset classes. Building on the heritage of Qatar investments dating back more than three decades, its growing portfolio of long-term strategic investments help complement the state's huge wealth in natural resources.
Qatar's goal is to become a major international centre for finance and investment management, a vision shared by its government, people and institutions.br>
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READ MOREKatara Hospitality recognizes its people and thrives to embrace on a unique culture where hospitality exceeds the guest experience. Where we take pride to have the vision of being one of the leading hospitality organizations to have an outstanding legacy to the future generations yet to come.
Katara Hospitality is enhancing its global presence with a portfolio of properties in operation or development. Committed to expansion both in Qatar and internationally, we aim to uphold our status as a leading hospitality organization worldwide. Our robust domestic portfolio inspires us to tackle business challenges and invest in iconic heritage properties that embody legacy and future potential. We take pride in restoring these properties to their former glory while fostering strong partnerships for a bright future.
Our vision aligns with our nation’s aspirations, promoting Qatar as a premier business and leisure destination. The country requires exceptional hotel accommodations and a prominent international profile, and our twin-track strategy addresses this need effectively.
As we evolve at Katara Hospitality will continually seek new opportunities to provide lasting value. With a forward-thinking approach, we commit to achieving future success while adhering to the highest standards of business excellence and service delivery. Through our endeavours, we remain dedicated to enhancing the hospitality landscape in Qatar and beyond, ensuring that each property we manage reflects our commitment to quality and innovation.
Our vision is as much about our nation’s dreams as it is about our own. As consistent marketers of Qatar as both a business and leisure destination, our country needs desirable, peerless hotel rooms and it needs a high profile abroad. Our twin track strategy delivers this and goes beyond.
As Katara Hospitality evolves, it will continue to identify new opportunities to create lasting value. As a company focused on thinking ahead, we aspire to a future filled with success and commitment to the highest standards of business and service delivery.
To be one of the world’s leading hospitality organisations. In line with Qatar National Vision 2030, we are changing the world of hospitality through investment and innovation to leave an outstanding legacy for future generations.
We always deliver beyond expectations. We use our resources and expertise so that our assets thrive and realise their full potential. Our goal is to bring prosperity to all our stakeholders in a corporately responsible manner.
We are driving innovation and pioneering excellence in our industry. Every day, we set new standards and strive to transforming the hospitality landscape for the future.
We are specialists in our industry. Our extensive experience and deep knowledge establish us as industry authorities, delivering unparalleled insights and strategies that maximize value and optimize our performance.
We are thorough in everything that we do. We have a set of uniform principles that govern our relationship with all parties. Our attention to detail ensures quality is consistently achieved.
We go beyond the usual. We take pride in delivering beyond expectations and in our ability to do things differently.
Katara Hospitality
Marina District, Lusail City,
PO Box 2977, Doha, Qatar
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Katara Hospitality has implemented a thorough and cohesive strategy for Corporate Social Responsibility, leveraging our existing framework to tackle essential matters concerning the environment, community, workplace conditions, and product innovation. We support the sourcing of local produce, services and building local supplier capacity, to bring sustainable economic worth and empowerment to the communities where we are active, whether in Qatar or abroad.
Travel and tourism are one of the world’s largest economic and employment sectors and consequently has a huge global influence on the environment. Our current priority is to focus on the impact of our hotels and resorts, where we can have the greatest control in creating positive outcomes. We have undertaken a major initiative with the Ministry of Environment for the protection of the sea and reefs at Sealine Beach Resort in Qatar and are undertaking a similar programme at the Renaissance Sharm El Sheikh Golden View Beach Resort in Egypt.
We have sharpened our focus on assessing the environmental effects of our operations and strive to minimize electricity and water usage across all our properties. We are consistently looking for ways to lessen the adverse environmental effects of our activities by implementing sustainable business practices and incorporating innovative technologies
QATARISATION
Katara Hospitality is dedicated to investing in the citizens of Qatar and actively supporting the objectives of the ‘Qatarisation’ initiative, which aims to create unique employment and career opportunities for Qatari nationals.
To facilitate this, we have implemented comprehensive training programs designed for promising Qatari high school graduates. Additionally, we have established a sponsorship initiative in collaboration with Al Rayyan International University College and Qatar University, encouraging young Qataris to pursue careers in the hospitality industry. Within our organization, we also promote multi-disciplinary training, fostering a workforce of highly motivated and skilled individuals who are provided with opportunities to develop their talents both locally and internationally.
Through these initiatives, we believe that we can make a positive contribution to the socio-economic welfare of Qatar, helping to build a thriving community that reflects the nation’s values and aspirations. We are proud to play a role in shaping the future of the hospitality industry in Qatar by empowering and nurturing local talents.
WE ARE ASSET MANAGERS
The portfolio of Katara Hospitality encompasses a strategically curated collection of unique properties in prime locations, emphasizing effective asset management to maximize their value and performance. By investing in these exceptional assets, both within Qatar and internationally, Katara Hospitality not only enhances its global presence but also promotes cultural exchange and the local charm of each location.
Katara Hospitality’s portfolio of Qatar based hotels currently include:
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha; Sharq Village & Spa, a Ritz-Carlton, Hotel; Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel; Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha; Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha; Hilton Salwa Beach Resort &Villas; Mövenpick Hotel Doha; Somerset West Bay Doha; Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort; Simaisma, a Murwab Resort; The Avenue, a Murwab Hotel; Jouri, a Murwab Hotel; Fairmont Hotel, Doha; Raffles Hotel, Doha; Rixos Beach Resort, Qetaifan Island North; Hotel Park and Dana Club.
Katara Hospitality plays a significant role in Qatar’s strategic development and as the hospitality flagship of the country we invest in the very best international hotels with the intention of restoring their former glory, whilst often adding extra-special touches that make them even more desirable and memorable.
Our portfolio of international operational hotels currently includes:
Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris; Maison Delano Hotel Paris; The Peninsula Paris; Carlton Cannes; InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam; InterContinental Madrid; Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Milan; The Westin Excelsior, Rome; Schweizerhof Hotel Bern; Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne; Taverne 1879; Palace Hotel & Conferences Lake Lucerne; Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa Lake Lucerne; Residences at Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne; Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence, Lake Lucerne; The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel; Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel; The Adria, London; Renaissance Golden View Beach Resort Sharm El Sheikh; Fairmont Tazi Palace, Tangier; Chiva-Som Resort; Raffles Singapore; The Plaza, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, New York; and Dream Downtown Hotel, New York.
WE ARE DEVELOPERS
Katara Hospitality understands the importance of providing well-structured support to its businesses to enable cost effective development. While much has been achieved, we recognise that only a constant passion for quality and superior performance will deliver excellent results.
The company plans to continue developing quality businesses that compete in the modern marketplace while staying true to the rich cultural values of the Arab heritage that forms the bedrock of the company’s success.
Katara Hospitality has several exceptional and iconic developments currently being designed and constructed in Qatar and abroad.
WE ARE OPERATORS
Katara Hospitality operates owned and non-owned hotels through its standalone operating arm, Bürgenstock Selection and Murwab Hotel Group:
Bürgenstock Selection stands as one of Switzerland’s premier deluxe hotel groups, featuring a remarkable array of Hotels and Residences. After a comprehensive renovation, the Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne, Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, and Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne now enchant guests from around the globe with their storied heritage, sophisticated contemporary design, world-class spas, and exceptional culinary offerings, all while honoring the timeless Swiss traditions of hospitality, service, and discretion.
Murwab Hotel Group, Katara Hospitality’s dedicated operating division based in Qatar, oversees a collection of boutique upscale hotels that blend contemporary comfort with cultural heritage, with a focus on delivering dynamic and engaging hospitality.