Bruno Hivon has been appointed as General Manager of both the 378-room Crowne Plaza and the 307-room Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park effective March 2018. Bruno brings with him over 25 years’ experience in the hotel and tourism industry.

Before joining IHG, Bruno spent 4 years with Warwick Hotels and Resorts, first as General Manager then as Regional General Manager overseeing the company portfolio in the Middle East. Prior to 2013, Bruno spent 7 years working with Emirates Group as the GM for Emirates Hotels & Resorts, and later as the Regional Manager of Destination Development for Emirates Holidays. During his time with the company, Bruno gained valuable insight into the management of a large, international corporation and tackling large-scale operations, as well as a fascinating perspective on the GCC and global tourism trends.   

Commenting on his appointment, Bruno said:” I’m very happy to join Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Doha – The Business Park. I am looking forward to a successful journey with IHG to continue to have Great Hotels Guests Love. I believe that the guest should always be at the centre focus of what we do and why we do it.”

Bruno has extensive pre-opening hotel experience, having worked on six property openings, three of which as the General Manager. Seeing operationally what it takes to successfully open a hotel has given Bruno in-depth knowledge into the everyday running of a hotel.

With experience throughout Canada, Cayman Islands, Kuwait, Uzbekistan, the UK, Maldives and more than 17 years in the UAE, Bruno brings a wealth of international experience to his new role at IHG.

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Media Inquiries:

Ghada Korayem

Marketing and Communications Manager

Crowne Plaza Doha - The Business Park | Holiday Inn Doha - The Business Park
Tel: +97433636750
E-mail: ghada.korayem@ihg.com 

About Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park

Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park is part of the growing Intercontinental Hotels Group in Doha. This 5-star hotel presents modern interiors, luxurious rooms and residences and has an enviable reputation for its exceptional dining offerings along with seamless service that immediately puts you at ease. Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park is one of the most preferred business hotels from a wide range of clients including travel and leisure that offers high level of comfort, service and amenities.

About Holiday Inn Doha – The Business Park

Holiday Inn Doha – the Business Park marks the Holiday Inn’s debut in Qatar and is the 24th Holiday Inn in the Middle East region. The hotel has a broad range of meeting and event facilities, including Al masa Ballroom; a  907- square meter pillar-less ballroom, seven meeting and function rooms, a private bridal room, and a multi-purpose business centre. The hotel features quality amenities and top service standards such as a gym, an outdoor swimming pool and a pool lounge and signature dining concepts including an Italian restaurant, Sirocco and the popular Sports Bar and burger-centric franchise, Stock Burger Co.

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