Katara Hospitality will play a vital role in transforming Qatar's hotel offerings by 2025

KATARA HOSPITALITY has been a major player in Qatar's hospitality industry for more than 50 years. It was founded in 1970 as Qatar National Hotels Limited and managed the Sheraton Gulf Hotel, now called Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha. This hotel was the first five-star hotel in Qatar. In recent years, Katara Hospitality has surpassed expectations and revolutionized the real estate sector, impressing industry professionals.

The organization has made significant progress over time, and it now possesses properties spread across four continents, including Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States of America. While partnering with some of the top hotel management companies, Katara

Hospitality operates both owned and non-owned hotels through its standalone operating arm, Murwab Hotel Group in Qatar and The Bürgenstock Collection in Switzerland.

The company has an impressive portfolio of properties that includes historic hotels, luxurious resorts, convention centres, and serviced apartments. Their mission is to invest in significant heritage sites worldwide, restore them to their former glory, and build strong partnerships for a prosperous future.

The organization takes great pride in offering guests an authentic and luxurious experience that embodies the contemporary interpretation of traditional Arabic hospitality values at all their properties.

The Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel is a top property of Katara Hospitality and has been a symbol of Qatari hospitality for over 40 years. Located on the Doha Corniche with a stunning view of the Arabian Gulf, the hotel offers a wide range of amenities and services for both business and leisure travelers. In 1993, QNH was formed to take over the assets of the previous company, after an Emiri decree recognized the potential for growth in Qatar's tourism industry.

Since 2003, Katara Hospitality evolved into a highly profitable owner, developer, and operator with ambitious plans for Qatar and other regions throughout the world. Katara Hospitality's portfolio includes the Lusail Marina District, which opened in 2022. This project includes two hotelsthe Iconic Towers and the Lusail Marina Hotel - and an array of amenities, such as a marina, a retail and entertainment complex, and a beach club. It is poised to become a new hospitality hotspot.

Their broad and diverse portfolio is a testament to their unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation. The organization has a two-way strategy that focuses on both domestic and international markets, intending to provide high-quality hospitality environments that meet international standards. As ardent promoters of Qatar as a destination for both business and leisure, the company understands the importance of first-rate hotel rooms and a strong international presence and is committed to meeting these requirements through its portfolio of exceptional properties.

In summary, Katara Hospitality has played a significant role in shaping Qatar's landscape and continues to do so through its extensive and varied portfolio of properties. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation has earned it a well-deserved reputation worldwide as a leading hospitality organization. With a strategic plan to expand its portfolio to 60 properties by 2030, Katara Hospitality is well-positioned to continue growth and success.

About Katara Hospitality

A hotel owner, developer, and operator with over 50 years of industry experience, is headquartered in Qatar. The company aims to expand strategically by investing in exceptional hotels in Qatar and adding landmark properties to its portfolio in key global markets. As Qatar's leading hospitality organization, Katara

Hospitality is in line with the country's long-term economic vision. It operates owned and non-owned hotels through its separate operating entity, Murwab Hotel Group while partnering with top hotel management companies. Katara Hospitality has won numerous prestigious awards from the industry and is globally recognized for its contributions to the Qatari and international hospitality landscape.

Hotels

Katara Hospitality’s impressive collection of properties has been developed through collaborations with top-notch brands in the hotel industry. The company takes pride in its efforts to bring these properties to Qatar and remains committed to expanding its global portfolio. Their experience and scale continued to develop high-quality hospitality environments and today they own and manage more than 7,500 fourand five-star hotel rooms across Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE?

On March 13, 2023, the Carlton Cannes was unveiled by an organization, bringing back its prestigious past and contributing to the long-standing tradition of hospitality in the region. As part of IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle Collection, Regent Hotels & Resorts plans to redefine modern luxury with the Carlton Cannes as its flagship property. Katara Hospitality will play a vital role in transforming Qatar's hotel offerings by 2025.

The Raffles and Fairmont hotels in Doha were initially opened in November 2022 exclusively for FIFA officials and delegates attending the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. However, these hotels are set to open this year, with the Katara Towers featuring a five-star luxury hotel known as Fairmont Doha and a five-star ultra-luxury hotel and branded apartments known as Raffles Doha & Residences. The twin arched towers of this iconic project are designed to represent the crossed swords of Qatar's seal and rise gracefully from the podium level. The unique architecture of the curved towers is a homage to Qatar's history, symbolizing traditional scimitar swords and the national seal. With its exceptional properties and reputation, Katara Hospitality aims to remain the leading hospitality organization worldwide by investing in iconic hospitality heritage properties worldwide. The organization takes pride in restoring these properties to their former glory and establishing strong partnerships for a bright future. As passionate promoters of Qatar as a business and leisure destination, Katara Hospitality recognizes the importance of high-profile hotel rooms that meet international standards and aims to achieve this through its twin-track strategy. As it evolves, the organization will identify new opportunities to create lasting value and remain committed to the highest business and service delivery standards.