ST. Regis Doha aims for regional growth in 2013

The hotel, which was recently named as the "World's Leading New Hotel" at the World Travel Awards, has drawn international acclaim since it opened in March 2012, and welcomed guests from around the world. To support its continued success, it has appointed Amin Al Huneidi as Director of Sales.

With 13 years of sales experience in leading luxury hotels in Syria, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates, Al Huneidi will be responsible for focusing on the corporate and government sector across the GCC. He will lead a team that will develop a broad range of services and special packages for corporate clients.

Amin Al Huneidi joins The St. Regis Doha from Al Sondos Suites and Dar Al Sondos Hotel Apartments by Le Meridien in Dubai where he held the position of Director of Sales and Marketing. He joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2002 as Sales Manager at the Sheraton Amman.

Al Huneidi said: "I am very excited to be joining The St. Regis Doha family. The St. Regis Doha is becoming an iconic presence on the regional hospitality sector, with many leading companies and government organisations looking to host their events here. Together with the rest of the team, I will make sure we are providing them with the high level of service and support that people have come to expect from The St. Regis Doha."

Since officially opening last year, the hotel has welcomed thousands of guests, whohave enjoyed the hotel's 10 dining destinations, the Remède Spa, and the first international branch of Jazz at Lincoln Center, which showcases the best in live entertainment in the Middle East.