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Qatar - AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, the first Curio hotel in the Middle East, has revealed the executive members behind the city’s highly anticipated hotel, due to open in December 2016.
General Manager, Luca Crocco, who was appointed during the hotel’s pre-opening phase in June 2015, leads a multicultural team working together in a property that breaths fashion, glamour and comfort in its 201 rooms and suites, five restaurants, three outdoor swimming pools, wellness areas, meeting rooms and Grand Ballroom. Luca joins the team with over 20 years’ Hilton Worldwide experience, first starting his career with the company in 1996 as Assistant F&B Manager at Hilton London St. Ermins.
The first member to join the executive team was Isabel Fernandez, who takes on the role of Director of Business Development, bringing with her 11 years’ experience in the field, including two in pre-opening roles. Isabel joined Hilton Worldwide in 2011 as part of the pre-opening team for Hilton Doha. In her role as Director of Business Development, Isabel oversees the Sales, Marketing, Conference, Events and Reservations departments.
Shortly after Isabel, Shaik Basha joined the AlRayyan Hotel Doha team as Executive Chef. During his career, Shaik Basha has been part of five pre-opening teams, with AlRayyan Hotel Doha being the sixth time Basha sets up the kitchen department in a brand new hotel. With more than six years’ experience as Executive Chef and 16 years working in the kitchen, Shaik Basha brings quality, flavor and freshness to the menus of AlRayyan Hotel Doha’s restaurants.
He has been a part of the Hilton family since 2012, when he joined as Executive Chef of Hilton Shillim Retreat & Spa in India.
Othmane Lamine later joined the team in his first role with Hilton Worldwide as Food and Beverage Manager, and brings more than 15 years’ food and beverage experience to the hotel. During his debut at the upscale AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Othmane will oversee the operation of five restaurants, five meeting rooms and a Grand Ballroom, as well as manage all outside catering services. Throughout his career, Othmane has enjoyed a long list of successes, including the award-winning brunch concepts he developed between 2010 and 2015.
AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio - A Collection by Hilton is rooted in Qatar’s culture and finds the perfect balance between tradition and trend. The hotel is perfectly located at Al Rayyan and directly connected to Mall of Qatar. Recognized for its unique character and personality, AlRayyan Hotel Doha joins more than 20 upscale, hand-picked hotels across the globe.
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About Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Curio – A Collection by Hilton™ (curio.com), launched in 2014, is a global set of hand-picked upscale hotels that meet independent-minded travelers’ desire for local discovery and authentic experiences, all while providing the quiet reassurance and support of the Hilton name and its award-winning Hilton HHonors program. Discover the collection’s latest stories at news.curio.com, connect with the brand on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or inquire about development opportunities at hiltonworldwide.com/development.
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, comprising more than 4,800 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties with nearly 789,000 rooms in 104 countries and territories. For 97 years, Hilton has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of 13 world-class global brands includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where Hilton HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Hilton HHonors
Hilton HHonors is the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 13 distinct hotel brands, spanning more than 4,800 hotels, resorts and timeshare properties across 104 countries and territories. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and popular digital tools available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors mobile app, where Hilton HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. With more than 57 million members, Hilton HHonors offers hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points. Members can redeem their Points for free nights, premium merchandise, charitable contributions, or unique events through the Hilton HHonors auction platform (hiltonhhonors.com/auctions), such as exclusive artist experiences and hotel concert events with Live Nation® or a race experience with the McLaren-Honda Formula 1 team. Hilton HHonors members’ loyalty is also rewarded with more personalized service. There is no cost to join, and travelers may enroll online by visiting www.HiltonHHonors.com or connect with Hilton HHonors at news.hiltonhhonors.com.
Contacts:
Samantha Castro
Pre-Opening PR & Marketing Department
AlRayyan Hotel Doha, Curio – A Collection by Hilton
+974 3345 1220
samantha.castro@hilton.com
© Press Release 2016
