Qatar: General Hotel Management (GHM) has appointed Ali Moussa as director of sales and marketing of The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort in Doha.
Prior to his appointment at The Chedi, Moussa was director of sales and part of the pre-opening team at Dream Doha, part of Dream Hotel Group. Before this, he contributed to the sales and marketing efforts of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in Doha for 10 years.
Clement Koh, GHM’s executive vice president for sales and marketing, said: “As GHM celebrates the 30th anniversary milestone in 2022, the highly anticipated opening of our new beachfront landmark, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, will reinforce our inimitable legacy of bespoke hospitality in Qatar’s capital. With his invaluable insights and relevant market experience, we believe Moussa’s expertise in commercial strategies and partner relationships will position the hotel well in alignment with Qatar’s rising prominence as one of the world’s preferred travel destinations.”
Morton Johnston, general manager of The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort, said: “With his leadership, we are confident in Ali’s capabilities in building a world-class team with members across various disciplines who share his inspiring appetite for excellence.”
Scheduled to open in late 2022, The Chedi Katara Hotel & Resort will offer 59 rooms and suites as well as 32 villas. It will be located in the Katara Cultural Villaga along the beachfront.