DOHA: Le Royal Méridien Doha announced the promotion of Samer Gerges to Director of Operations, effective June 2024. Samer was previously the Multi-Property Director of Sales and Marketing for Le Royal Méridien Doha and Agora Doha, Autograph Collection.
Samer brings a wealth of experience in hospitality management to this new role. His career began in Lebanon at the Grand Hotel Kadri - Zahle, where he honed his skills in front office and reservations operations. He then climbed the ladder at Marriott International, eventually becoming the Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing. In this role, he oversaw sales and marketing strategies for a diverse portfolio of properties, including prestigious names like the JW Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, and the Arraya Ballroom.
Samer further expanded his responsibilities by overseeing sales and marketing strategies for properties across the Gulf Region, including The Sheraton in Downtown Manama, Bahrain, and the JW Marriott in Muscat, Oman to name a few.
Since joining the Le Royal Méridien Doha and Agora Doha, Autograph Collection team, Samer has made significant contributions to the hotel’s sales, marketing, and revenue performance. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, a keen eye for detail, and a deep understanding of the hotel industry.
Samer's impressive track record in hospitality management, coupled with his proven ability to lead and inspire teams, makes him the perfect candidate for this key position.
"I am honored to be entrusted with this leadership role," said Samer Gerges. "I am passionate about creating a seamless and efficient operation that fosters an inspiring environment for both our staff and our guests. I am confident that by working collaboratively with the talented team here, we will achieve great things together."
“Samer is an invaluable member of the team, and I am confident that his expertise will be instrumental in streamlining our operations and ensuring a consistently exceptional experience for our guests. We are committed to rewarding and awarding our associates who continue to go above and beyond to make our hotels the number one choice for travellers, and I congratulate Samer on this next chapter in his career,” said Radek Cais, Multi-Property General Manager of Le Royal Méridien Doha and Agora Doha, Autograph Collection.
