Thailand-based Onyx Hospitality Group has been appointed by Gulf Trading and Contracting Company (GTC) to operate a 120-room hotel in Doha, marking Onyx’s first step for expansion in the Middle East for the Amari brand. The property is scheduled to open in September 2012. Located just 15 minutes from Doha International Airport, the property also boasts a prime position for exploring Doha’s historical and cultural sites, including the Islamic Art Centre and Souq Waqif, ranked among the top things to do in Doha by Lonely Planet readers. Picture shows the exterior of the Amari branded hotel in Doha.