The Ritz-Carlton, Doha announces Zee Bassila as Director of Sales and Marketing

A Canadian national, Mr. Bassila has more than 15 years sales and marketing experience in the hotel industry under his belt.

He began his career with the Ritz-Carlton Montreal in his home town Quebec before moving to the Middle East, accumulating 10 years of experience with International brands, having also spent some time in Kiev and Singapore.

Zee studied hotel management and food services from LaSalle College, Quebec in 1993. Despite his busy schedule, he still can manage his time to exercise like jogging, cycling, skiing and playing squash.

"I am delighted to be part of the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Doha," stated Zee. "We have a great brand with an impressive product. Doha is a growing destination and I am pleased to raise the flag with our Ladies and Gentlemen in order to carry out our service mission," he added.

Soaring 115 meters 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 hotel fuses contemporary styling with classic Arabic and European design.

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.