Tribune News Network
Doha
As Hilton Worldwide continues significant growth in the country, senior members of the EMEA (Europe Middle East and Africa) leadership team visited Qatar on Monday to further underline the nation's importance in the company's wider regional strategic aspirations.
Simon Vincent, President EMEA, Rudi Jagersbacher, President MEA and Turkey, and Essam Abouda, Vice- President Arabian Peninsula and Turkey, Hilton Worldwide viewed new projects in the country on Tuesday.
They also met with the team members at its existing and new hotels; Hilton Doha and the recently opened Doubletree - Old Town.
Commenting on Hilton's position in the country, Vincent said,"We have robust expansion plans across EMEA and Qatar is making an exciting contribution to our overall growth strategy in the region. This is an exciting period as we build on our established presence through our distinct high quality global brands - all of which are driving a powerful network effect and greater value for our customers and hotel owners alike."
Hilton said it will introduce four new brands in Qatar by 2019: its two luxury brands Waldorf Astoria and Conrad, its award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand and a Curio in Doha later this year.
When Al Rayyan Hotel Doha - Curio Collection by Hilton opens later this year it is expected to be the first Curio in the Middle East. These new properties will complement Hilton's two existing hotels in Qatar.