(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Hilton Worldwide and Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC), part of Faisal Holding Company LLC Tuesday announced the joint signing of an agreement for two new DoubleTree by Hilton properties in Doha.
Both developments, the 145-room DoubleTree by Hilton Doha - Al Sadd and the 240-room DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Doha, are expected to open in 2014 and will join a further three Hilton Worldwide pipeline properties due to open in Qatar over the next three years.
Al Faisal Holding Chairman Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, "We are delighted to be working with Hilton Worldwide to bring such prominent properties to the growing landscape of Doha. As the city continues to attract international investment and visitors, Hilton offers the quality experience and first class hospitality standards and service that is expected of a major business hub.
The addition of the DoubleTree by Hilton to our portfolio reflects our clear investment focus on high quality assets as we continue to grow the business both locally and internationally."
Hilton Worldwide, Middle East and Africa President said Rudi Jagersbacher said, "We are very pleased to be part of Qatar's long term ambitious growth and development which reflects the bold expansion plans we also have to provide exceptional hospitality service for the country. With today's announcement, our commitment in Doha, over the next three years, will see the opening of five new properties and the launch of three Hilton Worldwide brands including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn."
Speaking about the new properties, DoubleTree by Hilton Global Head Rob Palleschi, said, "While the two new Qatar properties will have distinctly different offerings, they will both share the well defined and premium features of the DoubleTree brand our guests have come to expect. Our success is based on providing high standards of service and facilities in key cities, which we expect will be an ideal choice for Doha s thriving community."
DoubleTree by Hilton Doha - Al Sadd will be located in Doha's main commercial and retail district. The 145 rooms include 15 suites and featured facilities including a health club, an outdoor pool, two restaurants, one of which will be speciality and a lobby lounge. The hotel will also feature two boardrooms, four meeting rooms and a business centre.
The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Doha will include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom accommodations within a luxury, 52-storey,high-rise complex located in the Doha upscale financial and diplomatic districts of West Bay.
Targeting the growing number of guests seeking mid to long-term stays, facilities will include a function room, four meeting rooms, two boardrooms as well as a business centre, a health club and spa and an outdoor pool. The property will also feature two restaurants.
A wholly-owned Al Faisal Holding Company LLC subsidiary, ARTIC is engaged in real estate development, acquisition and leasing with a primary focus on the hospitality sector and hospitality-related services both in Qatar and overseas.
The agreement represents Al Faisal Holding's vision to enhance its investments in the hospitality sector with a goal to own 25 hotels in key cities by 2020.
Today's announcement brings the number of owned hotels to 18 located across Middle East and Europe in Qatar, London, Egypt and North Africa.
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