The Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel has announced the appointment of Peter Katusak-Huzsvar, an industry veteran with more than three decades of luxury hospitality experience, as its new general manager.

The Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel is a defining icon in the city's skyline, a statement said. Renowned for its distinctive pyramid architecture and prime location along the Arabian Gulf, the hotel seamlessly fuses Qatari heritage with modern sophistication.

Peter has earlier served in Doha as the opening hotel manager of W Doha in 2008 and as a task force general manager at Sheraton Grand Doha in 2015.

“Peter's deep market knowledge and innovative leadership make him the perfect choice to lead this iconic property forward,” said Safak Guvenc, area managing director luxury, Marriott International.

Throughout his career, Peter has held pivotal roles in renowned hotels across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, including The Ritz-Carlton Jeddah, W Dubai – The Palm, SO/Vienna, W Dubai – Al Habtoor City, W Guangzhou and W St. Petersburg, transforming them into city landmarks. His expertise in pre-openings, rebranding and repositioning has set industry standards.

In 2023, Peter was named General Manager of the Year by Hotelier Middle East. He was also included in Hotelier Middle East’s General Manager Power 100 List UAE in 2021 and 2022. Further accolades include the Stephen Garff, Marriott Award of Excellence for Culture and the Debbie Marriott Harrison Leader of the Year Award in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

With 371 beautifully designed rooms and suites, award-winning dining venues and a cutting-edge convention centre, Sheraton Grand Doha continues to be the preferred destination for business and leisure travellers seeking an unparalleled and refined experience, the statement added.