Elias Moukarzel becomes Hilton Doha’s new GM

July 05,2019 0 Rita Ghantous

Hilton assigns Elias J. Moukarzel as the new GM of Hilton Doha. A seasoned hotelier, the appointment places Moukarzel at the helm of one of Qatar’s highly regarded hotels. A native of Lebanon, Moukarzel holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Ecole Hoteliere de Toulouse, France and an MBA in Hotel Management from the Ecole Superieure de Savignac in France. He is passionate about food and beverage and enjoys exploring the latest trends, creating innovative concepts and discovering new destinations.

With 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry and solid expertise in hotel operations, pre-opening and project management, Moukarzel previously served as GM at the Hilton Capital Grand in Abu Dhabi, before joining the Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa and the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton. Moukarzel is passionate about enhancing guest experiences and fostering talented team. Meticulous and enthusiastic, he is committed with an entrepreneurial spirit to driving results beyond expectations.

Commenting on his appointment he said, “It is a pleasure and an honor to be at the helm of the Hilton Doha. I am thrilled to embark on the journey of evolving Doha’s hospitality scene in preparation for the major international football event in 2022 and following the roadmap presented by the Qatar Vision 2030. The Hilton Doha stands out for its services and award-winning dining venues. I look forward to working with the team and contributing to more successes. Our focus will remain on ensuring we offer memorable guest experiences and a destination of choice for residents and tourists.”

Located in one of the most spectacular locations in Doha, Hilton Doha offers 309 spacious guest rooms inclusive of 28 suites, with most rooms offering panoramic views. The hotel has nine restaurants and lounges including Trader Vic’s, Tahitian Village and Society Lounge. Leisure facilities include an eforea spa, a private beach, a large open-air pool, 24-hour fitness center and an array of meetings and events venues.

Hilton Doha is also part of Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 14 distinct hotel brands. Members who book directly have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount, free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app.

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Rita Ghantous

Publication Executive

Rita Ghantous is a hospitality aficionado and a passionate writer with over 9 years’ experience in journalism and 5 years experience in the hospitality sector. Her passion for the performance arts and writing, started early. At 10 years old she was praised for her solo performance of the Beatles song “All My Love” accompanied by a guitarist, and was approached by a French talent scout during her school play. However, her love for writing was stronger. Fresh out of school, she became a freelance journalist for Noun Magazine and was awarded the Silver Award Cup for Outstanding Poetry, by The International Library of Poetry (Washington DC). She studied Business Management and earned a Masters degree from Saint Joseph University (USJ), her thesis was published in the Proche-Orient, Études en Management book. She then pursued a career in the hospitality industry but didn’t give up writing, that is why she launched the Four Points by Sheraton Le Verdun Newsletter. Her love for the industry and journalism led her to Hospitality Services - the organizers of the HORECA trade show in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan, as well as Salon Du Chocolat, Beirut Cooking Festival, Whisky Live and other regional shows. She is currently the Publications Executive of Hospitality News Middle East, Taste & Flavors and Lebanon Traveler. It is with ultimate devotion for her magazines that she demonstrates her hospitality savoir-faire.