Prime Minister and Minister of Interior H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani, witnessed signing of an agreement to operate and provide services for a number of housing units for the state between the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy and Accor Hotels Group, which aims to provide the cadres and tools necessary to operate the housing units until the end of 2022, yesterday.
The agreement was signed by head of operations office and deputy head of the technical projects office at the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, engineer Yasser Al Jammal, chairman and CEO of Accor Group, Sebastian Bazin, and acting CEO of Katara Andrew Humphries.
The agreement will see Accor provide personnel to operate what will be the largest serviced real estate operation in the world, and include front office (check-in/check-out), operational supplies and equipment as well as housekeeping services among others.
The agreement will make use of the country’s full real estate portfolio, further illustrating Qatar’s commitment to sustainability. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the SC said, “This g r o u n d b r e a k i n g agreement is another example of how Qatar’s approach is truly historic – not only in terms of setting the highest delivery standards, but also for legacy planning.
By making full use of existing residential apartments and villas in Qatar, we can offer visitors a range of affordable and comfortable options; while also ensuring we have a sustainable hotel market that does not leave Qatar with excess permanent hotel rooms post-2022.”
Yasir Al Jamal, Chairman of the SC’s Operations Office, and Vice Chairman, Technical Delivery Office, said: “Today’s signing represents a significant step in our promise to deliver a wide range of affordable and exciting options to visitors traveling to Qatar.
This agreement will enhance the overall experience for every visitor staying in the country and ensure that everyone receives the truly memorable, hospitable welcome for which Qatar and the Arab world is renowned.”
Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO of Accor, said,“The entire team is thrilled to have been selected to manage and provide services to Qatar’s exciting real estate portfolio. We share the region’s excitement for the coming year and look forward to welcoming visitors, and ensuring they have a comfortable and memorable stay in the country.”
