Rixos Premium Qetaifan appoints Rosette Fares as cluster director of Marketing
Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North has appointed Rosette Fares as its new cluster director of Marketing, tasked with overseeing the destination’s marketing and communications strategy and key leisure attractions.Fares will lead integrated marketing efforts for Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North, Meryal Waterpark, and Azure Beach Doha as the destination works to establish itself as Doha’s premium all-inclusive offering, combining luxury hospitality, aquatic adventure, and beach culture into one world-class experience.In her new role, Fares will oversee the overall marketing and communications strategy across the three assets, driving brand positioning, digital marketing, public relations, strategic partnerships, destination campaigns and commercial marketing initiatives. She will serve as the primary media liaison for the destination while leading the digital ecosystem, crisis communications, and the development of a high-performing marketing team, supporting the continued growth and positioning of Qetaifan Island North. **media[482901]**With more than 18 years of experience in luxury hospitality marketing, branding, communications, and public relations, including five successful years within the Rixos brand, Rosette has built a distinguished career leading the marketing function for internationally renowned luxury brands. Throughout her career, she has managed multi-million-dollar marketing budgets, developed integrated commercial strategies, and successfully launched major hospitality and lifestyle brands.Most notably, she led the pre-opening marketing and communications of Rixos Gulf Hotel Doha, successfully introducing the Rixos brand to the Qatari market and driving its positioning across the GCC and key international source markets, contributing to the hotel's success as Qatar's first all-inclusive beach resort and one of the country's leading luxury lifestyle destinations.Sherif Kasseb, managing director of Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North, said: "Rosette's appointment reflects our commitment to building one of the region's most recognised integrated hospitality and entertainment destinations. Her strategic marketing expertise, commercial mindset and proven ability to build brands and destination awareness across local, regional and international markets make her the ideal leader to shape the next chapter of our marketing journey. I am confident she will play a key role in strengthening our destination's positioning, expanding our global reach and driving sustainable growth across Rixos Premium Qetaifan Island North, Meryal Waterpark and Azure Beach Doha."Fares said: "It is a privilege to take on this role and continue my journey with the Rixos family. Having introduced the Rixos brand to Qatar, I am proud to now support shaping the next chapter of this exceptional destination. Together with our talented teams and valued partners, I look forward to strengthening our brands, showcasing Qetaifan Island North to the world, and creating experiences that inspire guests to visit and return."Alongside her new responsibilities, Fares will continue to serve as director of Public Relations for Rixos Hotels & All-Inclusive Collection – Mena, where she leads Arabic-language public relations and communications for the region, driving strategic media relations, corporate communications and brand visibility across key Arabic-speaking markets.