ADVERTORIAL / RADISSON BLU HOTEL, DOHA DOHA DEBUT FOR REZIDOR
Located in Doha’s prominent business and retail district, the Radisson Blu Hotel is set to serve an evolving domestic and regional meetings industry
Radisson Blu Doha
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s rebranding of Ramada Plaza Doha earlier this year has given birth to Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, marking the group’s debut in Qatar. The timing could not have been better as the country’s hospitality scene enters a period of rapid development. The hotel property has been a promi-
nent fixture along Doha’s Salwa Road, where it brandished Ramada’s red signage for three decades. In July 2012, the hotel entered a new era when it displayed Radisson Blu’s signa- ture blue and white for the first time.
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The property, which remained opera-
tional throughout the rebranding process, is currently renovating its 324-room west wing, representing an investment of US$22 million. The section’s entire refurbishment is expected to be completed by early 2013, although some rooms will be open this September. “We are delighted to be present in Qatar
with such a prominent property. The Middle East is one of our focus regions for future business development and Qatar offers excellent opportunities for growth,” said Kurt Ritter, President and CEO of Rezidor.
Qatar, one of the world’s most buoyant
economies, has seen its hotel sector expand in recent years as domestic business and tour- ism sectors surge. The hospitality boom has also been fuelled by an anticipated growth in demand for hotel rooms, especially with the 2022 FIFA World Cup on the horizon. Gordon MacKenzie has been the prop-
erty’s General Manager for over 20 years and remains at the helm under the Rezidor flag. MacKenzie explains that guests will receive the same level of quality service, on top of new benefits such as the Club Carl-
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