02 October 2013
Doha- Qatar, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels  - a collection of luxury hotels located in Doha's Souq Waqif, owned by the Al Rayyan Hospitality group has been bestowed with the honor of 'Hospitality and Tourism Company of the Year" as Qatar's Leading Boutique Hotels' at the Arabian Business Qatar Awards- an ITP Executive Event. The award was presented to the recently appointed Patrick Heuze, Chief Executive Officer of Al Rayyan Hospitality Group at the Arabian Business Qatar Awards Middle East Gala dinner Ceremony 2013. The Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels under the specialist care vision of Al Rayyan Hospitality, has been recognized for its commitment to service-excellence and unparalleled luxury, and has been voted for by leading editorial and tourism industry professionals worldwide.

"Our world class-leading service excellence has been critical in achieving this honor today. Launched just last year, our hotels have consistently exceeded the most discerning customers' expectations with our unmatched levels of attention to detail. To be honored at an event celebrating the successes of elite brands in this highly competitive industry inspires us to achieve greater levels of brilliance," commented Abdo Kayali, Group Director of Sales and Marketing, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels.

Seamlessly blending the historic Qatari homes together with the surrounding recently restored Souq Waqif market with over a hundred years' worth of vibrant shopping destination renowned for selling traditional garments, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs.  Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels collection combines traditional luxury with renowned Arabian hospitality. A dynamic synergy between the culture and heritage, Souq Waqif's prominent location holds real value to Qatar as an essential corporate stopover as well as a destination for regional neighboring Gulf cities for a family getaway, just minutes from Doha International Airport and the Museum of Islamic Art.

Arabian Business Qatar Awards is celebrating its 4th year of awarding prestigious Gulf accolades and are recognized globally by the travel, tourism and hospitality industry as the foremost acknowledgement of excellence in business achievement.

About Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels:
Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels is an exclusive collection of boutique hotels owned and managed by Al Rayyan Hospitality. Individually recognized as Al Najada, Al Mirqab, Arumaila, Musheireb, Al Jasra, Al Bidda and Al Jomrok Boutique Hotels, the Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels are each designed to set a unique atmosphere with their distinctive décor, service and dining options. Following the concept of boutique hotels, introduced by Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels to the Middle East, none of the hotels feature more than 37 rooms. Speckled across the historic, thriving Souq Waqif, the seven boutique hotels have inherited their traditional names from nearby residential neighborhoods. From leisure to fine dining, the Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels collection offers a rich variety of opportunities to experience Qatari hospitality. Ultimately, Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels aim to offer a culturally rich series of accommodation, offering guests a unique blend of authentic Qatari hospitality and modern facilities.

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