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Marriott Int'l names Paul M Cannings as Multi-Property General Manager

Tribune News Network Doha Marriott International has announced the appointment of Paul M Cannings as Multi-Property General Manager for Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha. A seasoned Marriott leader with decades of international hospitality experience, Paul brings a wealth of operational expertise and a people-first leadership style to his new role in Qatar, marking his first professional chapter in the Middle East. Paul began his career with Marriott International in 1998 and has since held key positions across Australia, South Korea, Malaysia and Canada. His career journey spans renowned properties such as Renaissance Sydney Hotel, Melbourne Marriott Hotel and Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa. Paul went on to lead two major hotel openings in Seoul, Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo in 2013 and later Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Namdaemun, where he served as Cluster General Manager. Under his leadership, the hotels achieved numerous accolades including General Manager of the Year, Diamond General Manager of the Year, and the Asia Pacific Leadership of Excellence Award. Most recently, Paul served as General Manager of The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, a distinctive Marriott resort and one of Western Canada's leading conference hotels. Under his leadership, the property was named 'Hotel of the Year 2022' for the USA and Canada, Distinctive Premium Brands. In 2024, Paul was also honoured with the prestigious 'People First Award,' a testament to his inclusive and empowering leadership style. 'We are pleased to welcome Paul to the Middle East as he takes on the leadership of two of our most prominent properties in Doha,' said Safak Guvenc, Regional Vice President, Luxury Middle East, Marriott International. In his new role, Paul will oversee both hotels in the heart of Doha's dynamic West Bay district: Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel, centrally located in Doha's West Bay features panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and the spectacular city skyline. Only 20 minutes from Hamad International Airport, this downtown hotel is directly connected to the City Center Mall and West Bay Metro station and is walking distance from the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The hotel boasts 577 guest rooms, suites and Apartments, an expansive Spa, Fitness and recreation facilities including an Olympic size lap pool, 11 restaurants and bars offering international variety in dining. A fully equipped catering team and conference and banqueting facilities are available to cater to corporate, social events and weddings. Marriott Executive Apartments City Center Doha is a modern residential property offering 254 spacious studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, each equipped with separate living, sleeping, and working areas. The hotel provides guests with a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, a rooftop pool, an indoor pool with a Jacuzzi, a 24-hour well-equipped fitness center, and access to two dining venues. Centrally located in West Bay, the hotel is in close proximity to Doha's major business and diplomatic districts, popular tourist sites, and a metro station, making it a convenient choice for both business and leisure travellers.