Kempinski hotels appoint Raghu Menon as new cluster general manager

Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha & Kempinski Residences & Suites have announced the appointment of  Raghu Menon as the new cluster general manager. An Australian national and veteran hotelier, Raghu has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He acquired his people management skills in his various food and beverage roles within the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott hotels and took his expertise to run the operation as general manager with Ritz-Carlton, starting in Shenzhen, China in 2012, Bengaluru, India in 2014, DIFC Dubai in 2017 and St Regis Doha in 2018.Raghu has a wealth of hospitality operation experience with extensive global leadership and knowledge of luxury brands. He has demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of service excellence and successful development of many five-star hotels. As a respected and caring leader, Raghu’s invaluable insight will ensure the continued success of The Pearl island landmark and West Bay’s tallest residence tower, a company statement said. Commenting on his new appointment, Raghu stated, “I am delighted to have been granted this opportunity to become the new Cluster General Manager of Kempinski hotels in Qatar. I have long admired Marsa Malaz Kempinski’s stunning facilities and Kempinski Residences & Suites’ long-standing reputation as Doha’s top serviced hotel apartments, and I look forward to working with the team to enhance this reputation and to continue to provide guests with memorable experiences and uphold the traditions of which Kempinski is proud of.” Kempinski is a luxury hospitality brand that has travelled the world in search of the most fascinating destinations without ever forgetting the finest traditions of its European heritage, with luxury holiday resorts, business and Spa hotels around the world.