01 August 2010
Oryx Rotana, the business traveler's ultimate choice

Rotana, the leading hotel management company in the Middle East and North Africa, proudly announced today the opening of the first hotel under its management in Qatar, Oryx Rotana, in Doha.

Oryx Rotana is conveniently situated at the pulse of the city, in close proximity to Doha's International Airport and just minutes away from the city centre, allowing easy access to the hub of the conference, entertainment and shopping facilities of Doha. This 400-room hotel will delight business and leisure travelers alike with terrific service, comfortable and stylish guest rooms and state-of-the-art facilities all for a great price, with special opening rates starting at QR 499.

"We are thrilled to expand our portfolio with this brand-new hotel in Doha, Qatar's capital city," says Joseph Coubat, Area Vice President - Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Lebanon. "Rotana has always been dedicated to delivering premium hospitality, and is always looking for new markets to extend its services to and provide the premium choice for a full-fledged accommodation experience. "

Oryx Rotana features the latest high-tech facilities including nine fully-equipped meeting rooms with the most up-to-date audio-visual equipment, two ballrooms and a dedicated professional team on hand to aid in hosting business events and meetings. It provides business travelers with the ultimate services in getting the job done efficiently, while giving them the chance to wind down and relax at any of the numerous leisure facilities that include a fully-fledged fitness centre, Jacuzzis, steam rooms, saunas, swimming pool, and massage rooms .

"We are delighted to open such a magnificent property in the heart of what the world now considers a booming business city ," says Kevork Deldelian, General Manager of Oryx Rotana. "Oryx Rotana is destined to become one of the city's most desirable addresses for discerning travelers by providing them with a complete experience, be it for business, leisure or both. At Oryx Rotana, we believe that time is of the essence and have incorporated this belief into our daily work practices."

Oryx Rotana also boasts five signature restaurants to suit every guest's palate and dining need. These specialized venues includes: Sky Lounge - a lobby bistro offering a tempting array of mouthwatering delicacies, light snacks, desserts in addition to fusion tea and coffee; Choices - daily International buffets and an a-la-carte menu selection; The Cellar - fine selection of beverages and Mediterranean tapas; Jazz Club - exclusive jazz club with live entertainment; and Splash  a casual dining experience by the poolside complemented by hearty refreshments such as light snacks, sandwiches and fresh, healthy salads.

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About Rotana
Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 70 properties throughout the MENA region with an aggressive expansion plan in place. At Rotana, we have chosen to acknowledge how precious time is to you by making all time spent with us, Treasured Time. This means that we pledge to understand and meet the individual needs of all our guests. In so doing, we have evolved our product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana and Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana. Treasured Time. Our promise to you.

Further information on any Rotana property, its brands or reservations can be obtained by visiting rotana.com or by contacting one of our regional sales offices.

For further information about this press release, please contact:
Lisa Tahabsem
Director of Marketing & Communications
Oryx Rotana-Doha
Tel: 00 974 4402 3333
Fax: 00 974 4402 3300
Eamil: Lisa.tahabsem@rotana.com

Katia Yasmine
TRACCS Lebanon
Tel: 00961 1 323077
Email: Katia.yasmine@traccs.net

© Press Release 2010