son loyalty programme, following the hotel’s rebranding. “The market feedback has been very positive. The first of the refurbished rooms in the west wing will be released in September and we are looking forward to showcasing this to all of our customers,” he says. Despite some obvious physical modifications to the property, regular hotel guests can expect to be welcomed by the 1,000-strong staff retained by Rezidor. The hotel property remains one of the
largest in Qatar with a total of 583 rooms, 14 conference rooms and banqueting facilities, as well as over 20 food and beverage outlets. Dur- ing the past year, it has hosted various meet- ings and conferences, the largest being Hamad Medical Corporation training, which made use of the hotel’s 14 conference rooms. Later this year, Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha will be one of the venues hosting the United Nations Frame- work Convention on Climate Change bringing over 10,000 delegates to Qatar. The hotel benefits from its strategic loca-
tion in Doha, only four kilometres from Doha International Airport and close to the bus- tling West Bay business district. Visitors find numerous opportunities to shop and dine nearby, while sunseekers bask on the stun- ning shoreline. Surrounding cultural attrac- tions include the Museum of Islamic Art, designed by renowned Chinese-American architect I M Pei. Back at the hotel, meeting and conference
delegates can enjoy free high-speed internet access, as well as over 2,000 square metres of airy, contemporary conference space. According to MacKenzie, business visi-
tors make up the majority of guests, which is largely due to its location. International busi- ness visitors account for around 70 percent of the property’s clientele, followed by those from within the Middle East at 25 percent and local guests who account for five percent.
Deluxe room
Suite Lounge Revenue from meetings currently repre-
sents about seven percent of the hotel’s over- all income, but the strategy is to increase this figure in future. “The meetings industry is definitely growing here in Qatar and clients are looking forward to new concepts within the traditional ‘day delegate rate’ range,” said MacKenzie. “As clients’ preferences change, so do
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THE HOTEL IS ONLY FOUR KILOMETRES FROM DOHA
their expectations, which is why we need to adapt to this evolving landscape. In the com- ing months, we will introduce a new concept to our meetings’ options as part of Carlson Rezidor’s Experience Meetings.” With so much to offer, Carlson Rezidor’s Doha debut is off to a fantastic start.
WHERE TO MEET Whether a board meeting for 18 attendees or a conference for 400, events held in the hotel’s meet- ing rooms make Doha hosts proud. Realising there is both art and science to planning and administering the perfect meeting, the hotel’s Meetings & Events team leverages years of experience in delivering bespoke conferences, seminars, meetings and product launches.”
In addition to 10 meeting rooms and a pre-function area, Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha, features the Giwana Ballroom, which is spread across 660 square metres of space and can accommodate 420 guests for a banquet or 700 for a reception. Amenities available in each of the air-conditioned meeting rooms include flip charts, free wireless Internet connectivity, as well as an outdoor catering service. In addition, the hotel’s meeting and events’ team are on hand to provide support.
Contact information: Address: Salwa Road, Intersection of the C Ring Road, Bin Mahmoud Area Tel: +974 4 4281428 Email:
meetings.doha@
radissonblu.com Visit:
radissonblu.com/hotel-doha
Gordon MacKenzie
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