Thorsten Ries appointed general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Doha

After completing one and a half years in the position of General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Ries assumed the leading role at The Ritz-Carlton, Doha, an oasis of indulgence which delights visually and never disappoints those who are familiar with Ritz-Carlton standards of hospitality and service.

Ries is uniquely suited to manage this hotel, having previously served as hotel manager in the property prior to moving to Egypt. In his role then he was responsible for numerous operational and food & beverage operations and played an integral part in establishing The Ritz-Carlton, Doha as one of the regions most reputed hotel establishments, playing host to a vast number of high profile conferences and events.

Ries joined The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in October 1999 as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Germany. Prior to that, he spent four years with Four Seasons, and boasts a career span of 20 years in the hospitality industry. "Until a year ago, I had enjoyed wonderful career opportunities in Europe and Canada. I am therefor thrilled to be staying in the Middle East and moving to work in another Ritz-Carlton Hotel where the ladies and gentlemen are committed to providing the very best experience for our guests."

Excited by the wonderful people in the Gulf and incredible natural beauty of Doha Ries is pleased to be able to explore further the multi-cultural and ethnic diversity of the progressive Middle Eastern Region. "The city is poised on the brink of becoming one of the world's foremost business and leisure destinations and I feel privileged to play a part in this development."

Soaring 115 metres above Qatar's sea and desert landscape, The Ritz-Carlton, Doha is an impressive symbol of the nation's emergence as a destination for travelers to The Middle East. The 374 room, five star resort fuses contemporary styling with classic Arabic and European design, creating a hotel with a promise of setting a new benchmark for luxury and sophistication in the region. Located on its own exclusive island in the prestigious West Bay Lagoon district, the hotel has sweeping views which overlook the turquoise blue waters of the Arabian Gulf.