Doha News
W Residences attracts elite travellers to Doha
Inspiring, iconic, innovative and influential, the W Residences at W Doha Hotel & Residences offer the ultimate insider access, from the brand’s passion for fashion, music and design happenings to all of the hotel’s services and amenities that trend-setters have come to love. In 2013, the team, led by director Rony Sahyouni, reports strong success, owing to a raft of tempting new guest experiences designed to energise the day and inspire the night.
Doha moves up ICCA rankings following latest investment
Doha has strengthened its position among the most popular convention destinations in the world, with the Qatar capital moving from 49 positions to joint 111th. The city is now level with the established destinations of Florence, Riga and San Juan, in a list of over 360 participating cities in a recently released from the International Congress & Convention Association.
Gordon Ramsay catches Qatari travel buzz
Gordon Ramsay is set to open two new restaurants in Doha in May 2012. The two restaurants, named Gordon Ramsay Doha and Opal by Gordon Ramsay will open at The St Regis Doha.
Alain Robert scales tallest building in Doha
French daredevil Alain Robert has scaled Doha’s tallest building, The Torch Doha in less than three hours. Robert, nicknamed “Spiderman”, scaled the 300 metre building without the use of a safety rope or harness. When it isn’t being used as a backdrop to gravity defying stunts, The Torch Doha hotel is the perfect place for guests looking to explore the city, boasting state-of-the-art sporting, leisure and spa facilities.
Doha International Airport selects security partner
Smiths Detection has won a contract worth more than €100 million to supply all the main security scanning systems at the New Doha International Airport in Qatar. The order to equip one of the world’s most advanced airports includes a range of automatic x-ray and trace detection systems to screen passengers, hand luggage and checked-in bags for explosives, weapons and contraband.
Wyndham Grand Regency Hotel welcomes guests to Doha Food Festival
Wyndham Grand Regency Hotel has impressed visitors with its Chopsticks restaurant at the Doha Food Festival. Chefs Mark and Lama presented live cooking demonstrations, offering the best of the Far Eastern cuisine, on the opening day of the third staging of the festival.
Wyndham Grand Regency, Doha, moves into international spotlight
Wyndham Grand Regency, Doha, has been in the spotlight over the past few months, most recently reopening under the Wyndham Grand flag. Breaking Travel News sits down with Ayman Lotfy, general manager of the iconic property, to find out what is planned for Qatar’s Leading Hotel in 2012.
Qatar welcomes Doha Trade Fair 2012
The Doha Exhibitions Center’s main hall was packed with visitors, shopping lovers and souvenir collectors looking for special treasures on the opening day of the Doha Trade Fair 2012 – Qatar’s biggest shopping carnival of the year. The event comes during an exciting period for Qatar, with the World Travel Awards Grand Final set to take place in the destination on January 11th.
Grand Heritage Doha Hotel & Spa invigorates Qatar
Over five years in the making, The Grand Heritage Doha Hotel & Spa, is now a reality and has already become a style setter as the super luxury hotel property in Doha, Qatar. This iconic property, created by J/Brice Design International, reinforces this USA-based firm’s position as one of the most influential and sought-after interior design groups in the Arabian Peninsula .
Katara Amphitheatre set to open in Qatar
Katara, the Cultural Village of Qatar, is celebrating the long awaited grand opening of Katara’s amphitheatre this evening with a spectacular musical show featuring worldwide artists.