Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), a leading international hotel investment company, has announced that it has appointed Marriott International to operate its City Centre hotel in Doha.
From May 1, under the management of Marriott International, the property currently branded as Shangri-La Hotel, Doha, will be rebranded as JW Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Faisal al-Thani, vice-chairman of ARTIC, said: “The property’s quality and prominent location makes it an appealing investment proposition. Partnering with Marriott International to bring the first JW Marriott Marquis to Qatar will ensure the quality, we always look for and will further enhance the hotel’s strong market position and offering.”
Tarek El Sayed, CEO and managing director of ARTIC, said: “We are very pleased to further strengthen our relationship with Marriott International and expand our partnership. Our relationship with Marriott International has always been a strong one and this latest partnership is consistent with our strategy of having long-term partnerships with prominent hospitality brands. JW Marriott Marquis City Centre will complement our portfolio and add value to our presence in Qatar, and we are confident it will be a great success.”
Alex Kyriakidis, president and managing director for Middle East and Africa, Marriott International, added: “We are delighted to work with ARTIC to open JW Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha, further expanding our luxury portfolio in Qatar. This property is a great addition to our diverse portfolio in Doha, which continues to complement the destination and the diverse range of travellers it attracts today.”
JW Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha will be directly connected to City Center Doha — one of the leading retail and leisure destinations in Qatar.
Through a phased approach, areas across the hotel will undergo renovations to deliver an on-brand experience in Doha’s commercial centre while remaining open to guests, ARTIC has said in a statement.
The hotel “will cater to sophisticated, self-assured travellers seeking The JW Treatment – the brand’s philosophy that true luxury is created by people who are passionate about what they do”, the statement adds.