Doha, December 6, 2012- The Ritz-Carlton, Doha welcomes Zee Bassila as a member of the Ladies and Gentlemen and the new Director of Sales and Marketing. Zee will lead the sales and marketing division of the 374-room hotel. The main focus is to support the sales and marketing efforts at the highest level, to develop brand awareness and to deliver sustainable profits.
A Canadian national, Mr. Bassila has more than 15 years sales and marketing experience in the hotel industry under his belt. He began his career with the Ritz-Carlton Montreal in his home town Quebec before moving to the Middle East, accumulating 10 years of experience with International brands, having also spent some time in Kiev and Singapore.
Zee studied hotel management and food services from LaSalle College, Quebec in 1993. Despite his busy schedule, he still can manage his time to exercise like jogging, cycling, skiing and playing squash.
"I am delighted to be part of the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Doha," states Zee. "We have a great brand with an impressive product. Doha is a growing destination and I am pleased to raise the flag with our Ladies and Gentlemen in order to carry out our service mission."
Soaring 115 meters above Qatar's sea and desert landscape, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is an impressive symbol of the nation's emergence as a destination for travelers to the Middle East. The 374-room five-star hotel fuses contemporary styling with classic Arabic and European design. Located on its own exclusive island in the prestigious West Bay Lagoon district, the hotel has sweeping views, which overlook the turquoise blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. For more information or reservations, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com, join us on www.facebook.com/ritzcarltondoha and follow us @RitzCarlton or call +974 4484 8000.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 80 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe.
The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR)
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