Chairman of Qatar Tourism H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji and the CEO of Katara Hospitality Nasser Matar Al Kawari with Gerhard Foltin.
Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism and Katara Hospitality jointly hosted an honorary Suhoor at the Sheraton Grand Doha Hotel to celebrate Gerhard Foltin, a pioneering figure in Qatar’s hospitality industry who first arrived at Doha in 1977 to manage the iconic Doha Club.
In 1982, Foltin became the founding General Manager of the Sheraton Grand Doha, where he played a key role in its planning and design. With a career spanning over five decades, his visionary leadership has left a lasting impact on the growth and evolution of Qatar’s hospitality landscape.
The event celebrating Foltin was held in the presence of the Chairman of Qatar Tourism
H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, and the CEO of Katara Hospitality Nasser Matar Al Kawari along with key industry figures and members of the media. Foltin expressed his appreciation for the recognition extended to him by Qatar Tourism and Katara Hospitality during the event.
Chairman of Qatar Tourism, Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, expressed his gratitude for Foltin’s contributions. He said, “Gerhard Foltin’s leadership helped shape Qatar’s hospitality sector and set new standards of excellence.”
Nasser Matar Al Kawari, CEO of Katara Hospitality, said, “At Katara Hospitality, we take immense pride in celebrating the individuals who have been part of our journey – those whose vision, hard work, and commitment have helped shape Qatar’s hospitality landscape. It is through such remarkable contributions that we continue our pursuit of excellence, I extend our deepest gratitude to Foltin for his invaluable contributions. His legacy will continue to inspire us as we move forward, honouring the past while shaping the future of hospitality in Qatar”. The evening served as a tribute to Foltin’s enduring legacy and a celebration of the people and partnerships that continue to shape Qatar’s hospitality sector.
As Qatar Tourism and Katara Hospitality reaffirm their shared commitment to excellence and innovation, the event also highlighted the nation’s ongoing journey toward becoming a premier global destination for luxury and cultural hospitality, one built on the foundations laid by visionary leaders such as Foltin.
