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Westin Hotels & Resorts Debuts In Qatar
With The Opening Of
The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa
World-renowned Wellness Brand Set to Double
its Presence in the Middle East in Next
Three Years
DOHA, QATAR (April 4, 2016) – Starwood
Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: HOT), just celebrated the
grand opening of The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa, in
partnership with Ghanem Al Thani Holdings, headed
by Sheikh Ghanem al Thani. Located in the heart of
Qatar’s rapidly growing capital, the hotel is poised to
introduce a new level of wellness to downtown Doha.
This opening marks Westin’s debut in the country and
reinforce the brand’s growth in the region, with hotels
opening in the UAE, Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia
within the next three years.
“In response to an increasing global demand for
wellness, we are seeing tremendous growth in the
Middle East; and we are delighted to introduce the
Westin brand in Qatar,” said Brian Povinelli, Global
Brand Leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts. “Unlike any
hotel in the market, The Westin Doha is sure to deliver
the brand’s well-being promise allowing guests to leave
feeling better than when they arrived.”
The Westin Doha Hotel & Spa features 365
thoughtfully-designed guestrooms and suites,
including five expansive pool villas and an impressive
presidential suite. The nine-story hotel’s crisp
limestone and glass façade floods the space with
natural light, while a custom art installation anchors
the atrium-like foyer to create a modern sense of
arrival. Featured throughout the hotel, meandering
paths and lush botanicals reinforce Westin’s biophilic
design principles, which suggest a connection to
nature enhances well-being.
“Qatar remains a key growth market for us in the
Middle East,” said Michael Wale, President, Starwood
Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East “In
line with the brand’s well-being proposition, Westin
Doha is committed to delivering an experience that
inspires guests to discover what makes them feel
their best.”
The hotel features The Heavenly Spa by WestinTM,