New GM for Meliá Doha

Meliá Doha, a leading five-star Spanish hotel in Qatar, has appointed Markus Kraus as its new general manager.

Originally from Switzerland, Kraus has over 25 years of experience at international four-star superior and five-star chains across four continents and is fluent in three languages.

Over the past five years he has worked at luxury properties in Asia, including the Hilton Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, the Hilton Cebu Resort & Spa in the Philippines and the Hilton Nanjing in China.

Most recently, Kraus worked in Switzerland where he was the general manager of the Einstein St Gallen AG. He also founded Swiss International Hospitality Consulting, a global hospitality and tourism-consulting firm with a wide network of highly experienced hospitality professionals around the world.

Kraus has previously worked for hotel groups in the Middle East including The Hilton Fujairah Resort in the UAE as well as the Cairo Ramses Hilton & Casino in Egypt.

He brings to the table extensive pre-opening experience in the Asia Pacific region as well as experience in operations and general management of first class city and resort hotels, including hardship locations.

Familiar with multicultural working environments and equipped with a great awareness of cultural diversity, Kraus is experienced in assessing and mentoring high potential employees, driving team performance, quality improvements, financial optimization and crisis management.

Commenting on his new position, Kraus said: "I am delighted to be joining the team at this incredible hotel in Qatar. The Meliá Doha is truly a destination which is amazing for both visitors and business travellers alike.” – TradeArabia News Service